View point Doubtful Sound | New Zealand holiday
Cruise the mystical Doubtful Sound
View point Doubtful Sound | New Zealand holiday
Cruise the mystical Doubtful Sound

Explore Doubtful Sound on a wilderness cruise

Experience the raw beauty of the vast and remote Doubtful Sound as you travel into the heart of Fiordland National Park on a wilderness cruise. Start your adventure with a scenic cruise across Lake Manapouri, soaking up the views of the surrounding islands, mountains, caves and sandy beaches.

Hop on the bus at West Arm and enjoy the picturesque scenery and rainforest as you drive over Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove. Here you will spot your purpose-built catamaran. Jump on board for the three-hour cruise, admiring the fiords rugged peaks, rainforest and hidden inlets.

Keep a lookout for the variety of wildlife seen in the Fiordland National Park including bottlenose dolphins, penguins, seals and sea birds. Listen to your passionate crew sharing stories about the history of the region and its flora and fauna.

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