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. Milford sound vs doubtful sound milford sound forum. Start with a cruise across lake manapouri, followed by a coach trip over the epic wilmot pass through fiordlands rainforest and into the doubtful sound. Doubtful sound te anau all you need to know before you go.
Doubtful sound wilderness cruise from queenstown go new. This isolation makes the fiord a very special, private place, a. As we sail into the narrow fjords of the milford sound, even your massive ship seems to shrink in comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush mountain terrain. Includes onboard accommodation in private double or twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. Sightseeing tours to milford sound and doubtful sound new.
Doubtful sound overnight cruises, new zealand, southern. Take a little more time to truly experience doubtful sound on an overnight cruise. Milford sound coach cruise coach ex te anau mitre peak cruises. An expert nature guide gives commentary during the cruise, answers questions and draws attention to highlights. 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. Jucy cruise welcomes you aboard their new premium vessel, the gem of the sound, providing yearround cruises in the breathtaking milford sound.
The trip to doubtful sound with real journeys was one of the highlights of our trip to nz. Sightseeing tours to milford sound and doubtful sound. The unspoiled wilderness area supports rare marine life like bottlenose dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and sometimes whales. Our day and overnight new zealand cruises visit some of the countrys most stunning locations. Board the fiordland navigator for a special dinner, bed and breakfast wilderness experience. Let go orange take you deeper into the unknown, discovering islands, hidden coves and the dramatic landscapes in fiordlands spectacular doubtful sound. Start with a cruise across lake manapouri, followed by a coach trip over the epic wilmot pass through. We traveled with real journeys navigator ship,we were 2 adults and 2 kids and slept in bunks.
Doubtful sound cruises fiordland national park kayak. We took off via helicopter in te anau and landed on board our vessel or pleasure craft, of course, we had to pay for this extra heli service yet it worth. This two day adventure connects you with nature in the spectacular wilderness of doubtful sound. Feel the awesome power of nature here the remoteness, the wilderness and the peace. Initially we were booked a cruise to milford sound, due to road closures, we changed our destination to doubtful sound. Wildlife is another reason to visit this fiord keep an eye.
Hi guys, my hubby and i plan to visit milford sound and doubtful sound but was thinking whether should we do a day trip to milford sound then an overnight cruise to doubtful sound, or both. Doubtful sound is a yet to be discovered wilderness wonderland for most tourists. A range of companies offer scheduled departures that explore the fiords and lakes of the fiordland region. Towering peaks, several outstanding waterfalls and fiords clad with. More breathtaking, undisturbed and far less visited than milford sound, this is the earth untouched and unchanged for millions of years. Milford sound or doubtful sound milford sound forum. The combination of a boat cruise across lake manapouri, a coach journey through a mountain pass and the boat cruise on the fiord itself was wonderful. Doubtful sound, new zealand cruise port doubtful sound is a beautiful, uninhabited, lush, and green fiord hidden away in fiordland national park. Fiordland expeditions overnight cruise, doubtful sound.
Its arms are also often free from other cruise boats this is a fiord where you can really feel alone and at one with nature. 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. Doubtful sound in new zealand things to see and do in. 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.
Manapouri is the departure point for doubtful sound excursions. Wildlife viewing, including dolphins, fur seals and even occasionally penguins. The food was first class and beautifully presented. Id like to book an overnight cruise on doubtful sound for february 29 or march 1 or 2 or 3, 2020.
It is the deepest fiord at 421 feet and the second largest amongst the many that populate fiordland. From manapouri you can join a cruise that will take you across lake manapouri, over wilmot pass, and on to doubtful sound. Doubtful sound wilderness cruise from queenstown go new zealand. First, travel across lake manapouri and glide over the deep waters of doubtful sound on a wilderness cruise in search of dolphins, penguins and other marine life. Take a cruise through the heart of new zealands doubtful sound and discover its perfect blend of scenery and serenity. Up there with the most stunning sights in the world, doubtful sound is one of the most remote places in fiordland national park. Cruises usually include some commentary about the waterfalls and wildlife youll see, and there are usually hot drinks and snacks on. This doubtful sound wilderness cruise will take you to this compelling destination for an excursion across the lovely lake manapouri after which youll hop aboard a coach and travel the subalpine road over wilmot pass then witness the dense fiordland rainforest and view doubtful sound glimmering in the distance below. Using our custom trip planner, te anau attractions like doubtful sound can form part of a personalized travel itinerary. Bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. There are many ways to experience doubtful sound by kayak, scenic flight, take a day cruise or experience the sound of silence on an overnight cruise or kayak experience.
About go orange doubtful cruise practically untouched by humans, apart from the select few allowed to operate there, doubtful encapsulates you the moment you arrive. With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, doubtful sound will take your breath away. Doubtful sound is an unspoilt and remote wilderness of many moods. Take a look at our blog about cruising on milford sound. Wildlife is another reason to visit this fiord keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins. Mitre peak cruises 2 28 go orange doubtful sound cruise 2963 634 premium milford sound coach cruise. Doubtful sound is arguably as magnificent as milford sound. Travel from queenstown by bus, helicopter or scenic flight and cruise the fiord by day or overnight. Doubtful sound wilderness cruises from queenstown real. Doubtful sound is three times longer than milford sound, home to three arms named hall, crooked and first arm. Doubtful sound cruises new zealand book online experience oz.
Commonly known as the sound of silence and famous for wildlife sightings, doubtful is a real adventure experience. Visit doubtful sound on your trip to te anau or new zealand. Coach tours from queenstown depart daily, with flights departing as weather permits. Commentary about the flora and fauna are provided, along with information about the history and. The difference between the doubtful and milford overnight cruise is you will actually spend more time in doubtful sound, whereas with the milford cruise if i remember correctly it really is only overnight. Bookings are available for october 2020 to may 2021.
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. Fiordland is one of new zealands most naturally scenic regions and doubtful sound is without doubt one of its major highlights a pristine destination that will let you witness dense rainforest, pristine waters, abundant local wildlife, and much more. Doubtful sound flights take you to a more remote area of the south islands rugged west coast. Upon arrival in doubtful sound, you will board our spacious and custombuilt catamaran patea explorer for a threehour cruise through this vast, untrammeled fjord.
Wilderness cruise doubtful sound day cruise real journeys. Learn about the areas history and geology as our knowledgeable nature guide. Situated within fiordland national park, this natural wonder is part of the te wahipounamu world heritage site and is protected by its natural geography, which makes it a haven for. Explore new zealand by boat, in some of the worlds most spectacular settings. Cruise on breathtaking doubtful sound and explore te anau caves with this 2day super saver, departing from te anau. Milford sound adventures for those wanting the best. 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.
Book now, as space is limited we recommend you book early to secure your cruise and avoid disappointment. Coach transfer from te anau if booked from te anau self drive, hop on one of our coaches from te anau or grab an. Milford sound, because you have more options to choose from milford sound 2 doubtful sound 0. Doubtful sound te anau all you need to know before you. Doubtful sound cruises fiordland national park kayak cruises. Doubtful sound, located in the world heritage area of fiordland, is an overwhelming place. 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. Jun 07, 2012 doubtful sound is a yet to be discovered wilderness wonderland for most tourists. Dolphins performed, seals lazed on the rocks and tiny blue penguins greeted our return to the dock.
Compare the widest range of doubtful sound cruises, day trips and tours. Much less crowded than its counterpart milford sound,massive,quiet,doubtful sound is not to be missed on any trip to south nz. Go orange doubtful sound cruise epic deals and last. Dec 09, 2018 milford sound actually does have accommodation options right at the head of the fjord.
As part of a 4week vacation to new zealand in novemberdecember 2014 my family and i went on the real journeys overnight cruise on doubtful sound under completely clear skies. Day tours, overnights and sea kayaking in one of the most iconic and breathtaking destinations in new zealand. 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 overnight cruises, new zealand, southern secret. Experience the tranquil wilderness of doubtful sound on a once in a lifetime overnight journey aboard the fiordland navigator. Take a trip to milford sound, doubtful sound, or cruise queenstowns lake wakatipu on the tss earnslaw. It also provides a quieter, more intimate experience with nature. Go orange doubtful cruise te anau 2020 all you need to. Learn about the areas history and geology as our knowledgeable nature guide points out to you the fjords important landmarks. 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. Doubtful sound, new zealand cruise port, 2020, 2021 and.
Departures are throughout the day and you can include a coach tour. Getting to doubtful sound is an adventure in itself. Doubtful sound wilderness cruises from te anau go new zealand. The crew were so competent, personable and good fun and enabled the group to gel and get to know one another. 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.
Book your tickets online for doubtful sound, te anau. In the hall arm, the browne falls cascades 619 metres. Cruise across the crystal waters of lake manapouri to west arm, take a coach across the dense rainforest of wilmot pass then stay overnight on this traditional heritage vessel. Come and visit one of the most spectacular parts of our beautiful country, the fiordland national park. Doubtful sound wilderness cruises from queenstown real journeys. To get more out of your visit, consider an overnight cruise or kayaking in the sound. The unbelievable size of towering peaks descending into the sea below, outstanding waterfalls from iceage valleys and ancient vegetation clad fiords create a. Doubtful sound has some splendid waterfalls, particularly during the wetter seasons. Allow 15 minutes to check in and grab your boarding pass and wait for the real journeys boat across lake manapouri to west arm. Milford sound coach cruise coach ex te anau bookme. Reviews on doubtful sound overnight cruises, doubtful sound. The size of the vessel and on board services vary between operators, but all offer a fantastic way to experience the magnificent scenery. Doubtful sound in new zealand things to see and do in new.
Find amazing doubtful sound deals on boat tours, bus tours, and scenic cruises. One minute clear, blue and sundrenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded. In order to visit doubtful sound you will need to drive to the town of manapouri. Three times longer than milford sound, with twisting arms, it has a surface area ten times larger. Join us aboard the milford adventurer and enjoy this must do new zealand experience. Specials apply once item is added into the booking cart. More than a simple boat trip, travel across lake manapouri, the wilmot pass and then out onto the sound itself. Doubtful sound wilderness cruises from te anau go new. Visitors feel humbled yet uplifted by the atmosphere of powerful solitude in the presence of superb physical grandeur of new zealands remote doubtful sound. Join a milford sound cruise from queenstown, te anau or milford sound to experience the new way to. Commentary by our knowledgeable onboard nature guide. The overnight cruise on doubtful sound with fiordland expeditions was truly amazing. Doubtful sound overnight cruise deep cove charters.
Doubtful sound is the second largest of the 14 fjords in fiordland national park and is three times longer and 10 times larger than milford sound. 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. Also, you will see more wildlife in doubtful sound, such as fur seals and more then likely you will see the pod of dolphins that live there. We provide 3 coupon codes, 20 promotion sales and also numerous instore deals and shopping tips for. Immerse yourself in the natural wonder that is fiordland national park. Travel with us into the heart of fiordland national park to discover dramatic landscapes and secluded coves as we cruise the inner fiords of doubtful sound.