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Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises
Doubtful Sound remains an unspoilt wilderness of many moods; one minute clear blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist-cloaked. It is a place of towering peaks and bush-clad islands, of twisting, hidden arms and sheltered coves. When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence, the remoteness, the wildness and the peace - you can feel the power of nature here.
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Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri, a stunning lake renowned for its numerous islands and deserted beaches.
After disembarking at West Arm, a visit to the Manapouri Underground Power Station begins with a coach trip down the 2 kilometre (1.2 miles) underground spiral tunnel to the immense machine hall, where you will learn how the Manapouri Power Station, located deep in the heart of the mountain, harnesses the energy of rushing water to generate electricity.
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From here you travel over Wilmot Pass, on one of New Zealand’s remotest and prettiest sub-alpine roads, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s densest rainforest and to view Doubtful Sound glistening far below.
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On reaching Deep Cove, you will board a spacious catamaran, the Patea Explorer, for a three hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. Experienced nature guides provide engaging commentary and point out highlights. Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently swim alongside the vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed.
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Depart Manapouri
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Departs-Returns
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Season
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Adult $NZ
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Child $NZ
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| 9.45am-5.30pm |
All year |
$275.00 |
$60.00 |
| 8.30am-4.30pm |
15 Nov-Mar |
$275.00 |
$60.00 |
| 11.30am-7.45pm |
27 Dec-7 Mar |
$260.00 |
$60.00 |
Couch/Wilderness Cruise/Coach, Depart Te Anau
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Departs-Returns
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Season |
Adult $NZ |
Child $NZ
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| 8.45am-6.30pm |
All year |
$296.00 |
$70.50 |
| 7.30am-5.30pm |
15 Nov-Mar |
$296.00 |
$70.50 |
| 10.30am-8.30pm |
27 Dec-7 Mar |
$296.00 |
$70.50 |
Pick up from ASURE Amber Court Motel
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