Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Te Anau, New Zealand
Product code: 2264RJ308
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Anonymous, United Kingdom, February 2008
Hidden in the south-west corner of New Zealand's South Island, deep in the heart of the Fiordland National Park, lies Doubtful Sound. Ten times larger than Milford Sound it is an unspoiled wilderness of many moods, one minute clear, blue and sun drenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded. A wild place of dense rainforest, rugged peaks, cascading waterfalls and deep still waters quiet, serene and green!
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will board a spacious catamaran for a three hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. The skipper provides a detailed commentary and point out highlights. Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently come alongside the vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed.
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.
This South Island tourism operator was recognised as one of the highest achievers at the 2007 New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards. A company delivering quality products winning the Conservation in Action Award and the Qualmark Mark of Quality Award.
Schedule Details
Doubtful Sound is a place of towering peaks and bush-clad islands, of twisting, hidden arms and sheltered coves.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Real Journeys Visitors Centre Te Anau, Lakefront.Departure Time:
- 8:30am (October to April) or 8:45am (May to September)
Return details:
Tour concludes at original point of departure between 6:00pm to 6:15pmHotel Pickup:
- Complimentary hotel pick up is available from all Te Anau centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.
$ Pricing Information
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Children aged 5 to 14 years qualify for child rate
- Infants aged 4 years and under travel free of charge
Additional Information
A pod of Bottlenose Dolphins lives in Doubtful Sound.
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Travel by coach between Te Anau and Lake Manapouri
- Lake Manapouri cruise
- Touring by coach over Wilmot Pass
- Doubtful Sound cruise
- Interpretation handouts are available in English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese
- In depth English commentary provided on board the vessel and by the coach driver
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
- Meals and drinks
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- NZD $1.00 per Doubtful Sound passenger is donated to the New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust to assist with bottlenose dolphin research and conservation.
- Comfortable walking shoes/boots
- Waterproof jacket
- Woolen sweater/fleece jacket
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
- Camera and lots of film!
What to Bring:
Local Operator Information:
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