New Zealand's official visitor information network
Queenstown Visitor centre offers expert advice and free resevations service for a wide range of local tourist attractions, adventure activities, sightseeing, tours, guided walks and scenic flights


Doubtful Sound

View page: 1


Air Milford
Doubtful Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly
For visitors wanting a true New Zealand experience and who want to get away from the crowds, our Doubtful Sound flights offer a fabulous scenic tour option.
It is a fabulous wet weather option if Milford Sound is closed due to inclement weather. This is because the scenic flight, which connects with the Doubtful Sound cruise, is not as weather dependent as a flight to Milford Sound.
Our Doubtful Sound flights offer a wonderful opportunity for visitors who have already seen Milford Sound and want to explore more of this unique New Zealand environment. Price is per person is based on the plane have 4 or more adults.
Adult: NZD$585.00      Child: NZD$345.00
Departure: 8.15am
Add to Booking Request (+)


Deep Cove Charters Manapouri
Twin Cabin Doubtful Sound Overnight ex Manapouri
Come travel across beautiful Lake Manapouri, over the Wilmot Pass and into Deep Cove.
Then join us on a relaxing cruise aboard MV Flyer as it winds its way out of Doubtful Sound to the Tasman Sea on New Zealands hospitable West Coast. Try your luck at a spot of fishing or just sit back and take in the breathtaking scenery of our world heritage park as Flyer heads back up the fiord to one of the many anchorages.
Wake in the morning to the sound of silence and enjoy a 2 hour cruise back to Deep Cove.
Adult: NZD$400.00      Child: NZD$400.00
Departure: 09.15 am
Add to Booking Request (+)


Fiordland Charters
Doubtiful Sound/Dusky Sound
We specialise in charters from one day up to 7 days. Depending on what you are looking for in a charter, we can customize your trip to suit your timeframe. All of Fiordland is fantastic for scenery, diving, fishing, relaxing and exploring. In general, the further south you go, the more history abounds.
Dusky and Breaksea Sounds are considered to be the most premium sounds to explore and this is where Fiordland Charters specialize in.
All charters are personally customised to the clients and can include any or all of the following, Diving, Fishing, Hunting, Sea Kayaking, Historic Trip and just relaxing. Trips start at $6750 for a 2 day 1 night trip for up to 8 people. Please ask for a quote.
Departure: Charter
Add to Booking Request (+)


Fiordland Cruises
Doubtful Overnight cruise - 6 share room
For one or two nights escape the crowds and immerse yourself in Doubtful Sound. We journey through an elaborate labyrinth of uninhabited coastal waterways surrounded by towering mountains that seem to plummet into the deep still waters of Doubtful Sound. Discover a myriad of waterfalls, gentle forested slopes and sheer cliff faces. Have the time of your life relaxing, kayaking, fishing, cruising, and enjoying nature in this tranquil setting. Fiordland Cruises offer personalised tours with just 10 passengers aboard per journey. We hold a Commercial Marine Mammal Viewing Permit to view the stately Fiordland Crested Penguins, fun loving Fiordland Bottlenose Dolpins and boisterous New Zealand Fur Seals in their natural habitat
Adult: NZD$440.00     
Departure: 9:00am
Add to Booking Request (+)


Fiordland Expeditions
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (SUMMER)
MV Tutoko is a purpose built vessel operating year round in the Fiordland coastal waters and fiords. With accommodation for up to 10 clients; a spacious lounge; roof windows for panoramic viewing and excellent heating throughout; Tutoko is a warm, dry and very comfortable way of experiencing this World Heritage area.
Adult: NZD$499.00      Child: NZD$350.00
Departure: 9:30am
Add to Booking Request (+)


Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Coach Wilderness Cruise Coach ex QT
Doubtful Sound located in a World Heritage Area, is an overwhelming place. Known for its wilderness and wildlife, Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and it is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound.
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins with a pick up by coach/taxi from your hotel in Queenstown taking a scenic 2 hour drive to Manapouri where you start your cruise across 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 colourful alpine moss gardens.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will board our spacious 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.
Duration 12-13 Hours Includes visit to Manapouri Underground Power Station
Adult: NZD$342.00      Child: NZD$171.00
Departure: 6.55am
Add to Booking Request (+)


Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Coach Wilderness Cruise Coach ex Te Anau
Doubtful Sound located in a World Heritage Area, is an overwhelming place. Known for its wilderness and wildlife, Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and it is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound.
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins with a pick up by coach from your hotel in Te Anau taking a short 30 min drive to Manapouri where you start your cruise across 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 colourful alpine moss gardens.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will board our spacious 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.
Duration 9 Hours Includes visit to Manapouri Underground Power Station
Adult: NZD$296.00      Child: NZD$70.50
Departure: 8:45am
Add to Booking Request (+)


Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Coach Wilderness Day Cruise ex Manapouri
Doubtful Sound located in a World Heritage Area, is an overwhelming place. Known for its wilderness and wildlife, Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and it is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound.
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 colourful alpine moss gardens.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will board our spacious 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.
Duration 8 Hours Includes visit to Manapouri Underground Power Station
Adult: NZD$275.00      Child: NZD$60.00
Departure: 9.45AM
Add to Booking Request (+)


Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Navigator overnight quad ex Qt
ollowing a short cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and a coach trip over Wilmot Pass, you will board the Fiordland Navigator at Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound.
There is plenty of time on your overnight cruise to enjoy the stunning views and to discover the hidden arms of Doubtful Sound. Fur seals and bottlenose dolphins are often seen and at times, rare penguins can be observed. There is also time for you to kayak around the shoreline or go exploring in the tender craft with our nature guide. As the shadows lengthen we’ll drop anchor at a favourite mooring for the night. After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet meal in the spacious dining saloon.
The Fiordland Navigator is purpose built for cruising in the fiords. The vessel offers spacious viewing decks, a comfortable dining saloon and observation lounge. You have the choice of private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or shared bunkstyle accommodation.
Adult: NZD$432.00      Child: NZD$216.00
Departure: 8:30am
Add to Booking Request (+)

View page: 1

Search


 

Queenstown Travel & Visitor Centre
Clocktower Building, Queenstown, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 442 4100, Email: info@qvc.co.nz

Updated Friday, 10 September 2010 :: Powered by Thrive. Developed by Cabbage Tree ::