How do you get a Doubtful Sound from Queenstown?
Doubtful Sound can be approached from Queenstown and Te Anau via Manapouri. It is not directly accessible by road though. If you are going by road, you need to take a coach from Te Anau or Queenstown till Manapouri.
Is it worth going to Doubtful Sound?
Doubtful Sound is truly a place that is good year round and I’d even argue that it’s worth seeing in all weather so no matter if you get sun or rain on your trip, you’ll just have to come back to see it again!
Can you cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound?
Depart by coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Enjoy a Milford Sound Nature Cruise then return on a scenic flight. Enjoy amazing views from the road and from above of the Southern Alps and Fiordland National Park.
How long is doubtful sound cruise?
three hour
Doubtful Sound’s beauty will take your breath away as you experience its wilderness on this three hour cruise. Once you arrive in Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound, you will board our spacious, purpose built catamaran Patea Explorer.
Can you stay in Doubtful Sound?
There is no permanent settlement in Doubtful Sound. You can take day or overnight tours, as well as kayaking trips. Scenic flights can be taken from Te Anau, Manapouri or Queenstown.
How do I make my boat Doubtful Sound?
To access Doubtful Sound, trailer boats can be barged across Lake Manapouri to West Arm and driven over the Wilmot Pass to Doubtful Sound (contact Real Journeys for barge booking). There is a charge for using the Wilmot Pass Road (contact Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre for details).
How do you visit a Doubtful Sound?
Getting there
- Getting there.
- The easiest way to get to Doubtful Sound is to travel by boat from Pearl Harbour wharf in Manapouri, across the lake to West Arm, then travel by coach over the Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove. This needs to be booked in advance with one of the local transport operators.
Can you do a day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound?
One of the most popular ways to visit Milford Sound is on a sightseeing day tour from Queenstown or Te Anau. Milford Sound day tours take the hassle and stress out of getting there and back, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenery along the way.
How far is Milford Sound from Queenstown?
288km
Milford Sound is 288km from Queenstown (4 hours 15 minutes) and 121km from Te Anau (2 hours 15 minutes). Choosing to drive to Milford Sound by car in your own time can be a rewarding experience, but there are risks involved.
Why is it called Doubtful Sound?
Doubtful Sound was originally named Doubtful Harbour by Captain Cook. Back in 1770 when Captain Cook sailed on by, he named the sound ‘Doubtful harbour’. He didn’t enter the inlet with his ship as he was uncertain whether it would be navigable under sail. Doubtful Sound is a Fiord.
Can you take your own boat to Doubtful Sound?
Boat access To access Doubtful Sound, trailer boats can be barged across Lake Manapouri to West Arm and driven over the Wilmot Pass to Doubtful Sound (contact Real Journeys for barge booking). There is a charge for using the Wilmot Pass Road (contact Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre for details).
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound?
2 hours round trip.