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Doubtful Sound

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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$1210.00      Child: NZD$725.00
Departure: 8.15am
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Deep Cove Charters Manapouri
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.
Child: NZD$400.00
Departure: 09.15 am
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Doubtful Sound Cruise . com
Doubtful Sound Day Cruise
Your adventure begins with a 30km cruise across the crystal clear waters of the beautiful Lake Manapouri. With its many islands, sandy beaches, coves and bays surrounded by bush clad mountains it really is a magical start to your journey. On your arrival at West Arm you will spend some time at the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre, viewing the information displays provided before boarding our coach for the 2km journey underground to the amazing Manapouri Power Station. Before boarding our coach again for the spectacular 22km journey across the Wilmot Pass road to Deep cove, Doubtful Sound. At Deep Cove you will board our spacious and well appointed vessel the Tasman Explorer, from here you will spend the next 3-4 hours exploring the awe inspiring beauty of Doubtful Sound. Wildlife is often sighted during the cruise through this remote part of Fiordland, a World heritage area. Doubtfulsoundcruise.com is an experience you will never forget and all the more enjoyable in a small group of only 40 people. Our guides are friendly, experienced and look forward to sharing Doubtful Sound with you. Don't just see it experience it.
Adult: NZD$220.00      Child: NZD$80.00
Departure: 8:45am
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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
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Fiordland Cruises
Doubtful Overnight Cruise
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$700.00     
Departure: 8.30am
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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$675.00      Child: NZD$350.00
Departure: 9:30am
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Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Coach/Wilderness Cruise/Coach ex Queenstown
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins with a 2 1/2 hour bus ride from Queenstown to Manapouri where you board for a short cruise across crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it is over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordlands densest rainforest and to view the colourful alpine moss gardens. On reaching Deep Cove, you will board our spacious catamaran Patea Explorer 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 look out for wildlife such as bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins.
Trip Duration is 12-13 hours. Lunch options available
Includes the Underground Power Statioin
Adult: NZD$218.00      Child: NZD$109.00
Departure: 6.55am
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Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Coach/Wilderness Cruise/Coach ex Te Anau
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins with a short bus ride from Te Anau to Manapouri where you board for a short cruise across crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it is over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordlands densest rainforest and to view the colourful alpine moss gardens. On reaching Deep Cove, you will board our spacious catamaran Patea Explorer 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 look out for wildlife such as bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins.
Trip Duration is 9-10 hours. Lunch options available
Includes the Underground Power Statioin
Adult: NZD$198.00      Child: NZD$65.00
Departure: 8:45am
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Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Navigator Overnight Quad Share ex Queenstown
Starting your trip with a comfy Coach ride from Queenstown through to Manaipouri youll board a short cruise across island studded Lake Manapouri and a coach trip over Wilmot Pass, you will board the Fiordland Navigator at Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound.
There is plenty of time on your overnight cruise to enjoy the stunning scenery and discover the hidden arms of Doubtful Sound. Fur seals, rare penguins and bottlenose dolphins are often seen. There is time for you to kayak or go exploring in the tender craft with our nature guide after we moor the boat for the night. After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet meal in the spacious dining saloon.
You have the choice of private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or shared bunk-style accommodation with shared bathroom facilities.
Trip duration 19 hours. Underground power station can be added.
Adult: NZD$431.00      Child: NZD$215.50
Departure: 8:30am
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Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise ex Manapouri
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it is 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 Patea Explorer 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 look out for wildlife such as bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins.
Trip Duration is 8 hours. Lunch options available.
Includes Underground Power Station
Adult: NZD$195.00      Child: NZD$65.00
Departure: 9.30am
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