Doubtful Sound Wilderness day cruise New Zealand
Doubtful Sound located in the Fiordland World Heritage Area, is an
overwhelmingly beautiful place. You can feel the power of nature here - the
remoteness, the wildness and the peace.
Known for its wilderness and wildlife, Doubtful Sound is the
second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and it
is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound.
In Maori legend, the godly figure Tu Te Raki Whanoa created this
incredibly beautiful fiord with the assistance of four young sea
gods who carved out its sheltered arms.
Today Doubtful Sound remains an unspoilt wilderness of many
moods; one minute clear blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious
and mist-cloaked.
Real Journeys also offers
overnight cruises at Doubtful Sound.
When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its
silence – a silence broken only by birdsong, or maybe the rushing
of a distant waterfall.
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal
clear waters of Lake Manapouri – a stunning lake renowned for its
numerous islands and deserted beaches.
Then it’s over Wilmot Pass, on one of New Zealand’s remotest and
prettiest sub-alpine roads, stopping along the way to experience
some of Fiordland’s densest rainforest and to view Doubtful Sound
glistening far below.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will board the Patea Explorer our
spacious catamaran, for a three hour cruise that takes in the most
dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.
Our nature guides provide an engaging commentary and point out
highlights.
Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently
swim alongside our vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the
fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed.
Helicopter fly back option
Return to
Queenstown is by helicopter (weather permitting) from Deep Cove.
The helicopter flight is the ultimate way to view the spectacular
alpine scenery including glaciers, rivers, lakes and rainforest.
The helicopter will leave the fiord and take you on a scenic
flight over the Kepler Mountains, the southern end of Lake Te
Anau, Mavora Lakes and the Vonn Valley before landing in
Queenstown. Transfers are provided to accommodation on arrival at
Queenstown airport.
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