te anau and doubtful sound experience

FJORDLAND
TE ANAU AND DOUBTFUL SOUND EXPERIENCE
5 DAY / 4 NIGHT TOUR
Te Anau
Located in the Fjordland National Park, Te Anau is the gateway to the breathtaking Doubtful and Milford
Sounds - two of New Zealand's most phenomenal sights. The township is magically set on the shores of the
massive glacier-formed Lake Te Anau with the Murchison Mountains and Mount Luxmore creating a beautiful
flora adorned backdrop.
From Te Anau you can venture out into the wilderness on a guided walking tour, take a tranquil boat ride to
the glow worm caves or indulge in a scenic flight across the whole area.
Doubtful Sound
Sometimes called the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second longest (40
kilometres) of the South Island's fiords. It is a powerful place - serene, mysterious and untouched by the
modern world.
The Fjord was originally named Doubtful Harbour by Captain James Cook, who didn't sail into the inlet because
it looked a bit tight for safe maneuvering. It was later named Doubtful Sound by whalers and sealers.
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Like other fiords in the area, Doubtful Sound contains two distinct layers of water that don't mix. The top few
meters is fresh water, fed by runoff from the surrounding mountains. Below this is a layer of salt water from
the sea. The difference in refractive index between these two layers makes it difficult for light to penetrate. As
a result, many deep-sea species - such as black coral - grow in the comparatively shallow depths.
Doubtful Sound has some splendid waterfalls, particularly during the wetter seasons. In the Hall Arm, the
Browne Falls cascades 619 metres; Helena Falls at Deep Cove tumbles 220 metres. Wildlife is another reason
to visit this fiord - keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: QUEENSTOWN
Arrive in Queenstown, transfer to your hotel and
check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at
leisure
Overnight: Queenstown
DAY 2: TE ANAU
Today you travel the road to Te Anau as it winds round
the gentle curves of Lake Wakatipu. The scenery here is
stunning - lakeside vistas are framed by the rugged face of
a magnificent mountain range appropriately named The
Remarkables. Easy rolling countryside soon leads you to
the shores of Lake Te Anau, the biggest of the South
Island’s many lakes. On the western side, the long arms of
the lake disappear into the looming, densely forested
Murchison Mountains. On arrival in Te Anau, check into
your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Te Anau
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DAY 3: TE ANAU TO DOUBTFUL SOUND
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.
Designed along the lines of a traditional scow, the
Fiordland Navigator blends old world charm with
modern comforts that include spacious viewing decks,
a dining saloon/fully licensed bar and an observation
lounge.
As you cruise through some of the fiord’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 onboard. For the more adventurous (or very brave), there’s even a chance to go swimming!
In the evening, enjoy a delicious three course buffet dinner prepared by our onboard chef and served in the
dining saloon. Mingle with fellow travellers, savour some of the fine wines at our licensed bar and if the skies
are clear in the evening, spend some time on the upper deck gazing at the stars.
Overnight: Doubtful Sound
DAY 4: DOUBLFUL SOUND TO TE ANAU
Kick off the next day with a hearty cooked breakfast
and spend the rest of the morning exploring other
parts of the fjord. You then return to Deep Cove for the
trip back to Manapouri and back to Te Anau
Overnight: Te Anau
DAY 5: TE ANAU
Sit back and relax as the coach returns you to Queenstown where you 4 night experience ends
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INCLUSIONS & RATES
4 Night Te Anau and Doubtful Sound Experience – from $1284 per person
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Arrival transfers in Queenstown
1 night in a Superior Room at the Scenic Suites Queenstown
Return coach transfers to Te Anau
2 nights in a Standard Room at the Distinction Luxmore Hotel in Te Anau
Evening admission to the Fjordland Cinema Theatre with 2 beer or 2 wine plus a DVD of the Beauty of
Fjordland Show
Overnight Doubtful Sound Cruise is a private cabin with picnic lunch, 3 course dinner buffet and
cooked breakfast plus kayak and tender activities
Prices are per person based on double and are valid for travel Feb. 1/16 to Mar. 31/16
Fjordland Kepler Track
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