Take the sea-nic route | Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise with Real Journeys
Cruise spectacular Doubtful Sound all the way to the Tasman Sea with Real Journeys.
Doubtful Sound is ten times larger than its more famous cousin, Milford Sound. A haven for wildlife, a visit to Doubtful Sound will offer the chance to see bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and penguins.
Real Journeys offers both day and overnight cruise options departing from Manapouri with coach connections from Te Anau and Queenstown available.
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Doubtful Sound Cruise – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 143: Today we are getting off the beaten track and taking a cruise of Doubtful Sound with Real Journeys! It’s a full day trip over the stunning Lake Manapouri and through the Fiordland National Park wilderness to get to the quieter big brother of Milford Sound.
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Today we are going from Te Anau to Lake Manapouri which is the start of our Doubtful Sound Tour! We are going to be cruising on the less popular fiord of the Fiordland National Park. However, it’s 3X larger than Milford Sound meaning that just the Doubtful Sound cruise is 3 hours. On top of that, it’s a whole adventure to get to Doubtful Sound, starting at the shores of Lake Manapouri.
We join the team from Real Journeys for a cruise across Lake Manapouri, a stunning lake and entrance to the Fiordland National Park. The trip is a couple of hours where already we see towering mountains and that famous Fiordland National Park scenery.
Once we are across the waters of Lake Manapouri, we hop onto a bus to take us over Wilmot Pass, New Zealand’s most expensive road to build and the only road completely disconnected by the New Zealand road network. We stop along the way for epic viewpoints of Doubtful Sound and to see some wildlife, the native kea parrot!
We arrive down at Deep Cove where our 3 hour cruise on Doubtful Sound begins. Doubtful Sound makes an awesome alternative to Milford Sound with a lot less boat traffic and chance for the captain to switch the engines off and allow us to hear the wilderness around us. Milford Sound may be called the 8th wonder of the world, but Doubtful Sound has that same impressive mountains carved by glaciers, waterfalls, dark reflective waters, and not to mention the wildlife as we see dolphins, penguins and seals on this trip. If you were only to do one New Zealand cruise, consider this one!
So what do you think of this cruise in Fiordland National Park? Would you add going to Doubtful sound to your New Zealand bucket list? LUK in the comments!
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Swim in the fiords | Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise with Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound is unspoiled, unmatched and unforgettable. So get ready to create some lifelong memories as the Fiordland Navigator takes you through the ultimate Doubtful Sound experience.
As you cruise through some of New Zealand’s most stunning scenery, our knowledgeable nature guides will provide commentary ensuring you miss nothing, be it the pod of resident dolphins, fur seals or rare penguins you might encounter.
After dropping anchor in a sheltered cove, you can choose to explore the shoreline by kayak or tender boat – or to simply relax on board. For the adventurous (or very brave), there’s even a chance to go swimming.
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise With Real Journeys
Escape to the peace and tranquillity of Doubtful Sound on a magical overnight cruise.
Your getaway starts in Manapouri with a short cruise across Lake Manapouri. Then coach across Wilmot Pass on a sub-alpine road through dense rainforest to Deep Cove where your crew and the Fiordland Navigator await.
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises - Real Journeys, New Zealand
Doubtful Sound in the south island of New Zealand, is an unspoilt and remote wilderness of many moods. One minute clear, blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded.
Cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and coach over Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove where you will board our catamaran for a three hour cruise taking in the dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.
Our nature guides are always on hand to point out the highlights and wildlife sightings are common (dolphins, seals, penguins).
Coach connections from Te Anau and Queenstown available.
Make every hour happy hour | Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise with Real Journeys
Visit spectacular Doubtful Sound in the heart of Fiordland National Park/Te Wāhipounamu to relax, unwind and reconnect with nature. With no access by road, Doubtful Sound is your ultimate digital detox destination and the perfect place to recharge your batteries and leave a permanent smile etched on your face.
Our overnight cruise takes you through some of New Zealand's most stunning landscapes with our knowledgeable nature guides on hand to provide engaging and interesting commentary on the history of the sound, its formation and the vast array of wildlife you may see, from the resident pod of bottlenose dolphins, fur seals or the rare Fiordland crested penguins that make Doubtful Sound their home.
In the evening you will have time to explore the shoreline via kayak or tender boat, or simply enjoy a drink at the licenced bar on board, there's even a chance to go swimming off the back of the boat if you are brave enough!
Real Journeys offers daily departures from Manapouri for both day and overnight cruises and also offers coach connections from Te Anau and Queenstown.
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Manapouri New Zealand
Featuring a Fly over of NZs Western most Town, Lake Manapouri's Hope Arm (and the Mythical Lake Pokarekare Ana) as sung by Hayley Westenra
Savour the journey | Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise with Real Journeys
Everyone who goes to Doubtful Sound leaves enchanted, but those who choose to spend a night out on the water will leave forever changed. There are few true wildernesses left in the world, and Fiordland is one of them. With few other boats, no towns or people, and only wildlife for company, there is no phone reception or wifi in this remote corner of Fiordland, which makes it the perfect place for a digital detox.
Every step of the way on the journey from check in at Manapouri until you moor for the night is something to be savoured, with some of the most amazing vistas you will ever see. The view down into Doubtful Sound from the top of the Wilmot Pass is just magical and gives you a real sense of scale of this beautiful corner of New Zealand.
Our Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises operate from September through to late May and is one of our most popular adventures, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out. You can choose to book a private cabin with en-suite or quad share bunk-style compartments with shared facilities. The overnight cruise offers plenty of opportunity to view wildlife such as seals, dolphins and penguins as well as time to explore the shoreline by kayak or small boat and even go for a swim if you're feeling brave enough!
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Lake Manapouri, New Zealand
One of the stops on the bus ride back to the Milford Sound Overnight Cruise. See how calm the lake is. We did the tour via Real Journeys.
Lake Manapouri
New Zealand Native forest at Lake Manapouri
Doubtful Sound (New Zealand) - Natures perfect blend of mountains water and sky.
One of New Zealand's natural wonders. Take an outstanding boat trip from Pearl harbour on Lake Manapouri to Doubtful Sound.
New Zealand Summer In Manapouri
Filmed on Dji Mavicpro, in Manapouri New Zealand
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My trip to Milford valley sound Nz
Fiordland Discovery Cruise - Dusky Sound & Preservation Inlet
This video was shot during a Real Journeys Discovery Expeditions cruise around the coast of Fiordland (New Zealand) with mum and my two sisters. Enjoy!
Filmed on: GoPro Hero 5 Black
Edited with: Adobe Premiere Pro
Music: Soar by GYOM (Musicbed)
Day 1
Depart Manapouri
Cross Lake Manapouri to West Arm
Bus transport to Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound
Cruise to Third Cove in Dusky Sound and anchor for the night
Day 2
Cruise through the Acheron Passage to Sportsman Cove
Cruise to The Basin and climb by foot to the hut
From The Basin cruise to Facile Harbour, site of the Endeavor Wreck
Visit Richard Henry's house on Pigeon Island
Anchor in Duck Cove
Day 3
Cruise to Sunday Cove (Resolution Island)
Walk to the lookout
Anchor at Luncheon Cove (site of Providence ship) for lunch and kayaking
Walk up to Astronomers Point (site of Captain Cook landing)
Anchor in Duck Cove
Day 4
Cruise down the coast to North Port in Chalky Inlet
Visit the Stella wreck
Back along the coast and past Gulches Head
Visit the Tarawera Mine in Preservation Inlet
Anchor in Revolver Cove
Day 5
Walk to the Puysegur Point lighthouse
Visit Kisbee Lodge
Visit Cemetery Island
Anchor in Revolver Cove
Day 6
Visit Spit Island and beaches
Cruise to Cascade Basin and anchor for the day
Kayaking
Day 7
Cruise to Spit Island
Helicopter to West Arm (Lake Manapouri)
Cruise back to Lake Manapouri
Doubtful Sound day trip, Real Journeys
Doubtful Sound day trip from queenstown feb 2014
Celebrating 60 Years of Real Journeys
An interview with Lady, Olive Hutchins that traces the Real Journeys story from its humble beginnings at Lake Manapouri, through to the successful organisation it has become today.
Take the polar plunge | Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise with Real Journeys
Travel to spectacular Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise with Real Journeys. Spend the day cruising this remote fiord and taking in some of the most breath-taking sights imaginable. In the evening, take to a kayak or small boat to explore the shoreline of one of the many arms of the sound. Then, if you're feeling brave enough, get into your swimming costume and take the polar plunge by jumping from the boat into the chilly waters of the fiord!
These deep, cool waters consist of two very clear water layers that rarely mix. The upper 2-3 metres is fed by runoff from the surrounding peaks and stained brown by the tannins from vegetation. Having a swim in these waters is something you will never forget.
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Manapouri Lake View Motor Inn
Gateway to Doubtful Sound and Fiordland National Park and very popular destination for tourists, travellers and backpackers.
MyAdventures.co.nz | Doubtful Sound with Real Journeys Day 1
Client Video of our Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
Http://doubtfulsoundcruise.nz
Check out what one of our Clients did when they came on one of our trips. We thought they did such a great video we just had to load it up to our Channel!
Do enjoy - and and if you want more information go to doubtfulsoundcruise.nz