About this experience
Doubtful Sound is a beautiful fjord. Three times longer than Milford Sound, with twisting arms, it has a surface area ten times larger. With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, Doubtful Sound will take your breath away In Doubtful Sound, board the purpose-built catamaran Patea Explorer for a three-hour cruise through this pristine fiord.
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Cruise route
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Meet at departure point Real Journey's Visitor Centre
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Departure time
07 15
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You are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the final assigned time at the designated meeting/pickup location.
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Join your coach to commence a full day Doubtful Sound Day Excursion. Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu through the rolling countryside to Pearl Harbour, Manapouri.
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Board the Real Journeys vessel
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cruise across picturesque Lake Manapouri to West Arm
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Ride a coach upon arrival in West Arm
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it will take you across the alpine route of Wilmot Pass through some of Fiordland's most dense rainforest.
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Board the vessel Patea Explorer
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Duration
3 hours
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Upon reaching Deep Cove, commence your cruise on serene and isolated Doubtful Sound. View waterfalls, rainforest, mountains, fur seals basking on the rocks, resident pods of bottlenose dolphins and rare Fiordland Crested Penguins.
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End of tour
Departure point
Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Queenstown 9197, New Zealand
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