Doubtful Sound
When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence – a silence broken only by birdsong or the rushing of a distant waterfall.
The beauty and isolation of Doubtful Sound are so compelling that it’s difficult to believe you were in civilisation just a few hours earlier.
A day excursion into this pristine fiord begins with a cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri to West Arm. You will then board a coach and travel the sub-alpine road over Wilmot Pass, pausing along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening far below.
On arrival in Doubtful Sound, board our spacious catamaran Patea Explorer for a three-hour cruise through some of the fiord’s most stunning scenery. Throughout the cruise, a specialist nature guide provides commentary, answers questions and points out highlights.
Wildlife sightings are common in Doubtful Sound. Fur seals bask on rocky outcrops and the fiord’s resident pod of bottlenose dolphins are often seen roving through the deep, dark waters.
A day excursion to Doubtful Sound also includes a visit to one of New Zealand’s major sources of sustainable hydro-power - the Manapouri Underground Power Station.
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Duration 8 hours |
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Delicious (must be pre-ordered). Sandwiches and snacks also available on board to purchase |
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Visit to Manapouri Underground Power Station |
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Queenstown and Te Anau coach connections (extra cost) (transfers from most accommodation) |
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Suitable for all ages |
Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays !
Kids Travel FREE from 2 April – 18 April 2010. Find out more about Kids Go FREE !
This special will be automatically applied to your booking – details of the savings are shown on your booking summary.
