Doubtful Sound
Tucked away in one of the most remote corners of Fiordland, Doubtful Sound offers a unique wilderness experience including the chance to see one of the rarest penguins in the world - the Fiordland Crested Penguin.
Less accessible than Milford Sound, one of the more popular ways to explore Doubtful Sound is on an overnight cruise. The journey involves a boat trip across Lake Manapouri (the name means ‘lake of the sorrowing heart) followed by a coach trip over Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound. The overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound takes place onboard the ‘Fiordland Navigator’. The ship was purpose-built in Invercargill for plying the waters of Fiordland and is based on the design of a traditional coastal trading scow.
Local wildlife includes a pod of approximately 60 bottlenose dolphins that rarely venture outside the comfort of this sheltered area. New Zealand fur seals can be seen on the Nee Islets, and the sound is also home to the rare Fiordland Crested Penguins.
Those wanting a closer look can go kayaking from the boat or take a shoreline nature trip with a nature guide.
Kayaking trips on Doubtful Sound are also available with Adventure Kayak & Cruise and Fiordland Wilderness Experiences.
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