120km south of Christchurch is the Peel Forest. Problem: other than
red deer and sheep on surrounding nearby farms, there are no
indigenous wild four-legged beasts anywhere to be seen. Nothing at all
dangerous. But the place is lovely. Also, the mountainous parts of
Southland.
Bernie
On Oct 5, 2009, at 5:18 PM, Martyn Stewart wrote:
> Are any of you "down under" people familiar with the New Zealand
> spring choruses? I'm off to record on Stewart Island in November for
> 14 days and thought i would utilise my time by exploring the south
> island. My starting location will be Christchurch. Any ideas on where
> to go, quiet areas, different biomes? I need to do some work on
> Stewart Island for at least 3 days.
> Should i drive down the west of the island and come back up the east?
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
> Martyn
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