Enjoy an adventure with go orange as you cruise across lake manapouri by ferry before boarding a coach that will transport you over wilmot pass, a 671m high pass on the main divide of new zealand s south island, into doubtful sound. Experience a unique overnight cruise on the beautiful and serene doubtful sound, set in the spectacular fiordland national park, one of our most scenic and aweinspiring sounds in new zealand our overnight cruises are small maximum 12 guests in 6 private cabins, personal and friendly and catering for those who want something a little more. The unbelievable size of towering peaks descending into the sea below, outstanding waterfalls from iceage valleys and ancient vegetation clad fiords create a powerful atmosphere of solitude and serenity. A range of companies offer scheduled departures that explore the fiords and lakes of the fiordland region. Check out our winter doubtful sound overnight cruise. In the event of cancellation or amendment to your booking, refunds will only be given when real journeys receives notification 24hrs nz time prior to first excursion departure except. Your doubtful sound overnight cruise will leave you in complete awe of the outstanding views of untouched beauty, wildlife and the serenity of your experience. One minute clear, blue and sundrenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded. Fly fiordland doubtful sound over flight ex te anau. Very different to milford sound is the peacefulness of doubtful sound, often called the sound of silence. Be amazed by the wonders of new zealand on this twoday te anau super saver. Take a look at our blog about cruising on milford sound. Doubtful sound is three times longer and has a sea surface area roughly ten times larger than milford sound.
Mv southern secret doubtful sound the southern secret has 3 living levels. Youll need to head to manapouri and hop on one of the boat cruises across the lake, to reach the sound. Go with an experienced guide and paddle the area for 3 hours. Doubtful sound cruise plus te anau glowworm cave tour. Join our guides and your fellow travellers on a journey into the unknown as we expertly guide you around the encapsulating vista of doubtful sound. Doubtful overnight cruise click here to choose from our range of cabins for your doubtful overnight cruise. Doubtful sound is one of the last undiscovered places on earth.
Travel from queenstown by bus, helicopter or scenic flight and cruise the fiord by day or overnight. The following day, explore the fascinating te anau cave system and see the twinkling lights of the glowworms in the darkness. Your kayak adventure is the longest kayaking day tour of doubtful sound. Doubtful sound kayak full day tour is designed to maximise the time spent on the water of doubtful sound. It is located in the same region as the smaller but more famous and accessible milford sound. From manapouri you can arrange transport to doubtful sound, the deepest and second longest of new zealands fiords. More than a simple boat trip, travel across lake manapouri, the wilmot pass and then out onto the sound itself. It took second place after milford sound as new zealand s most famous tourism destination. Compare the widest range of milford sound cruises, day trips and tours.
With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, doubtful sound will take your breath away. Doubtful sound is located on the southwest coast of new zealand s south island. Our travellers with enough time choose to experience both fiords. Sometimes called the sound of silence doubtful sound is the deepest 421 metres and second longest 40 kilometres of the south islands fiords. Here, youll find new zealand fur seals and fiordland crested penguins. Doubtful sound images and video a picture paints a thousand words a selection of images are provided below as is a video that was produced by a recent guest on our southern secret doubtful sound overnight cruise.
Fiordland national park, which makes up a sizable chunk of the 2. Doubtful sound is located in the heart of fiordland national park where the mountains are still very impressive but not as high as milford sound. Doubtful sound wilderness cruises from queenstown real journeys. Up there with the most stunning sights in the world, doubtful sound is one of the most remote places in fiordland national park. Tripadvisor doubtful sound wilderness day cruise from. In contrast to the popular milford sound, doubtful sound is known for its flora and fauna. Book great deals for southland and te anau doubtful sound attractions and get awesome discounts now with bookme. Take the trip to milford or doubtful sound in fiordland national park, new zealand.
This isolation makes the fiord a very special, private place, a place only those in the know get to see. The maori name for doubtful sound is patea, which means the place of silence. It is three times the length of milford sound and also vastly larger. Its more difficult to get to than milford sound, but also less visited by travellers. Doubtful sound is three times longer than milford sound, home to three arms named hall, crooked and first arm. Doubtful sound overnight cruise deep cove charters. I did not want to go back on a recent trip with a friend, i did not think the 6 hours in a bus was worth it. I visited milford sound in 2005 when visiting nz with my daughter. Rates and book i deep cove charters i doubtful sound. Upstairs there is a flybridge deck which is perfect for 360degree views. Its considered more spectacular and relaxing than milford sound. Doubtful sound can be a little travel heavy for a day trip with the extra 2 hours from manapouri to get to deep cove where your doubtful sound cruise begins, consider taking an overnight cruise on doubtful sound if you have the time. At over 400 metres deep, doubtful sound is new zealand s deepest fiord, and winds through fiordland national park for over 40 kms three times longer than milford sound. Experience the untouched wilderness of doubtful sound with an exceptional day cruise brought to you by real journeys bookme is the home of the epic deals.
Bookings are available for october 2020 to may 2021. Introducing our spacious private cabins features of our roomy cabins include small windows that open to the outside, reading lights, linens and towels, soap and the convenience of a private shower and toilet ensuite. The size of the vessel and on board services vary between operators, but all offer a fantastic way to experience the magnificent scenery. About 30% of this traffic is from within new zealand, the other 70% from overseas.
Overnight doubtful sound cruise with fiordland expeditions. Carved by colossal ancient glaciers therefore more correctly fjords than sounds, these wild landscapes have to be experienced firsthand to be believed. Doubtful sound looked amazing and i would like to do that trip next time but i was left with the feeling that the power plant trip was a bit of an add on that subsidised the doubtful sound trip costs for me a big disappointment and a waste of money. Go orange kayak doubtful sound epic deals and last. Getting to doubtful sound is an adventure in itself. Fiordland expeditions overnight and extended cruises. Doubtful sound accommodation boasts some of new zealand s most isolated and peaceful accommodation deep in fiordland national park. With no direct road access, the only way you can to get to doubtful sound is by a cruise across lake manapouri and a coach trip over wilmot pass.
Scuba divers unfortunately the new and venture activity regulations in new zealand would add considerable costs to offering this activity. Please click choose date below to see the next departure date or alternatively choose doubtful sound for a kayak tour, or daytimeovernight cruise of doubtful sound. First, take a wilderness cruise on doubtful sound where the natural beauty will leave you breathless. Which you visit and how depends on your itinerary, how much time you have and your own preference. Commentary about the flora and fauna are provided, along with information about the history and. The fjord can be reached from manapouri, a town roughly 100 miles 170 kilometers by road from queenstown, a drive of about 2. That one of them should be in a country so civilized and so continue reading guest book. A doubtful sound kayak trip is a great way to explore fiordland national park in a day. Idyllic disconnect from the world for one night, two days and experience doubtful sound. Both milford and doubtful sound are spectacular and you should explore at least one of them during your new zealand vacation.
Doubtful sound cruises fiordland national park kayak. Let go orange take you deeper into the unknown, discovering islands, hidden coves and the dramatic landscapes in fiordlands spectacular doubtful sound. Doubtful sound wilderness cruises from queenstown real. There are just a few areas left in the world where no human has ever set foot. Mv southern secret is a 20metre vessel based in deep cove, doubtful sound for the purpose of operating personalised and intimate overnight cruises. So much so we are sorry to advise divers that we can no longer offer this option on our. We must have a group of 2 or more before a booking can be made, 1 person bookings are to contact first by email. Doubtful sound is an unspoilt and remote wilderness of many moods. Longer, deeper and bigger than milford sound, doubtful sound is here to rival the masses. Doubtful sound was our only option as the road to milford sound was closed for repair. Three times longer than milford sound, with twisting arms, it has a surface area ten times larger. Look for new zealand wildlife like bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and penguins, and learn from your guide about this pristine wilderness in a less. Take a little more time to truly experience doubtful sound on an overnight cruise. Oneperson bookings single cabin only are not to be made via the booking form.
Milford sound vs doubtful sound new zealand holiday. However it was an excellent alternative the views were stunning and the weather was bright sunny and warm so the skipper even went into the tasman sea as it was so calm. Or,you can join one of the organised coach trips that wind their way around the wilmot pass, taking. Boat across lake manapouri, drive over wilmot pass, then transfer to a catamaran for your cruise on the sound. Doubtful sound accommodation fiordland, new zealand. Cruise across beautiful lake manapouri and coach over wilmot pass to deep cove where you will board our catamaran for a three hour cruise taking in the dramatic scenery of doubtful sound.
Kayak with us and experience doubtful sound from sea level during your 4 hour kayak from deep cove at the head of doubtful sound, followed by return water taxi. Our epic 3hour kayaking experience is unlike any other, bound to give you ultimate bragging rights amongst your friends. Experience the remote beauty of the doubtful sound on a fullday tour from manapouri. Doubtful sound overnight cruises, new zealand, southern. What can only be likened to a spiritual experience awaits you in serene doubtful sound.
Wilderness cruise doubtful sound day cruise real journeys. Doubtful sound is commonly referred to as the sound of silence and now is the time to immerse yourself in its sweet serenity. Bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. Visit doubtful sound bookmes travel guide for doubtful. Fiordland cruises guest book and feedback a beautiful quote about doubtful sound from charles john lyttelton, 10th viscount cobham, governorgeneral of new zealand 19571962. Book your tickets online for doubtful sound, te anau. Find amazing things to do in milford sound including boat tours, bus tours, scenic flights. Discover the beauty and wilderness of doubtful sound from the air with fly fiordland. If your business targets fiordland, our statistics are outstanding. At 40 kilometres 25 mi long, doubtful sound is the second longest, and. Go orange doubtful sound cruise epic deals and last. Relax on a real journeys coach from queenstown, cruise beautiful lake manapouri, then spend 3 hours cruising spectacular doubtful sound and taking in the most stunning fiordland scenery.
Things to do in doubtful sound local travel tips, maps, weather, restaurants, events, activities. This two day adventure connects you with nature in the spectacular wilderness of doubtful sound. A brief guide to milford and doubtful sounds daniel. Doubtful sound things to do things to do in doubtful sound. Your doubtful sound overnight cruise starts in manapouri just a 20 to 30 minute drive from te anau in the south island of new zealand. Doubtful sound patea is a fjord in fiordland, in the far south west of new zealand. Coach tours from queenstown depart daily, with flights departing as weather permits. Doubtful sound in new zealand things to see and do in. Doubtful sound, is known as the sound of silence and is practically untouched by man. Commonly known as the sound of silence and famous for wildlife sightings, doubtful is a real adventure experience. You can then use this voucher to buy any new zealand product by entering it on the checkout page. Youll begin the adventure with a 30km cruise across beautiful lake manapouri before crossing the southern alps via the spectacular 22km drive over the wilmot pass road into deep cove, doubtful sound, stopping at all our favourite photo stops along the way. Sea kayaking kayak doubtful sound book now doubtful sound. Departs deep water basin, milford sound trip previously called milford magic operated by go orange.
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