Doubtful Sound
Wilderness Day Cruises
Doubtful Sound is an unspoiled and remote
wilderness of many moods; one minute clear, blue
and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist-
shrouded. 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.
After disembarking at West Arm, you travel underground
by coach to see the Manpouri Power Station machine
hall*. Then it’s over Wilmot Pass, stopping along
the way to experience some of Fiordland’s most
dense rainforest and to view Doubtful Sound glistening far below.
On reaching Deep Cove, board our catamaran for
a three-hour cruise that takes in the most
dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.
Our skippers provide a detailed commentary
and point out highlights. Keep a lookout
for wildlife, as bottlenose dolphins frequently
come alongside our vessel, fur seals bask on the
rocks around the fiord, and rare penguins
can be observed at times.
*Access to the Manapouri Power
Station may not always be possible.
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