Doubtful Sound Cruises

Ten times bigger than Milford Sound, the mighty Doubtful Sound is the 2nd largest and at 421m, the deepest of the southern fiords. Its immense size leaves all who visit feeling humbled yet uplifted by its powerful physical presence.

Inaccessible by road from Te Anau, the journey to Doubtful Sound begins with a boat transfer departing from Pearl Harbour in Manapouri and travelling across Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Here you will be awed by the hydro-electric power station of the Save Manapouri Campaign fame, and although tours are not available to the power station, you will have the chance to spend time at the information centre. You will then travel by coach over the Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove where you will board your Doubtful Sound scenic cruise boat.

The fiord branches into three arms which provide opportunity for scenic cruise boat passengers to explore up-close sheer cliff faces, impressive waterfalls and tranquil overnight moorings. Doubtful Sound also provides shelter to New Zealand’s southernmost population of bottlenose dolphins and tawaki, the Fiordland Crested Penguin.

There are many ways to experience Doubtful Sound - by kayak or cruise, as a day trip or on an overnight experience with RealNZ. Alternatively take a scenic flight from Te Anau or Manapouri by fixed wing airplane, seaplane (including landing on the fiord) or helicopter.

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas offers elegant accommodation in Te Anau, your base for exploring Doubtful Sound.
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A striking landscape of ancient, glacially-carved valleys, Doubtful Sound is a panorama of awe. Discover a natural landscape that is both precious and powerful.

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