Croisière d'une journée dans la région sauvage du Doubtful Sound au départ de Manapouri
Description
Vivez une excursion d'une journée de 8 heures dans la nature sauvage reculée de Doubtful Sound, au cœur du parc national de Fiordland, tandis que des guides de la nature répondent aux questions et indiquent des points de repère. Ce fjord abrite des grands dauphins et des otaries à fourrure - les deux sont souvent vus. En saison, vous pouvez même apercevoir les rares manchots à crête de Fiordland. Explorez les vastes voies navigables de Doubtful Sound à bord d'un luxueux navire. Un moment fort est l'expérience unique 'Sound of Silence', où vous n'entendez que le chant des oiseaux en flottant sur le fjord avec les moteurs coupés. Si vous souhaitez précommander un déjeuner pique-nique, veuillez contacter directement le fournisseur après avoir effectué votre réservation. Assurez-vous d'arriver 20 minutes avant le départ pour vous enregistrer.
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Itinéraire
Profitez d'une croisière panoramique de 45 minutes à travers le superbe lac Manapouri, parsemé d'îles. Ce voyage paisible offre une vue imprenable sur les montagnes environnantes et la forêt tropicale luxuriante, préparant le terrain pour la nature sauvage à venir.
Débarquez à West Arm et montez à bord d'un autocar pour les 45 minutes de route au-dessus du col Wilmot, ascension de 671 mètres à travers une forêt tropicale dense. Cette route extraordinaire, flanquée de sommets imposants, offre une vue imprenable sur le Pātea Doubtful Sound lorsque les conditions le permettent. Par temps clair, la vue panoramique est inoubliable; par temps de brume, le fjord prend une beauté éthérée et mystérieuse. Assurez-vous de faire une pause pour les photos et apprécier tout ce que la nature révèle.
Doubtful Sound, l'un des fjords les plus reculés de Nouvelle-Zélande, offre une nature sauvage rare que peu d'entre eux peuvent découvrir, rendue accessible grâce à notre aventure inoubliable d'une journée. Naviguez le long des 40 km de voies navigables vierges de Doubtful Sound, entourées d'une nature intacte, de sommets imposants et de puissantes cascades. Dans le fjord le plus profond de Nouvelle-Zélande, vous explorez la maison d'une faune indigène abondante, comme les grands dauphins, les otaries à fourrure de Nouvelle-Zélande et les manchots à crête de Fiordland. Découvrez l'un des fjords les plus étendus et les plus épatants de cette nature sauvage épique.
Vous commencez alors votre route de retour
Asseyez-vous et détendez-vous sur le chemin à bord d'une superbe croisière de retour au centre d'accueil de Manapouri
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Informations importantes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
- Il est recommandé de porter des chaussures confortables, des vêtements chauds et une veste de pluie ou un chapeau, si nécessaire
- Fonctionne dans toutes les conditions météorologiques, veuillez vous habiller de façon appropriée
- Veuillez noter : pendant l'enquête, le Patea Explorer sera remplacé par un autre navire de la flotte RealNZ
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Absolutely fantastic experience all around! I was a bit worried we wouldn’t see much in the torrential downpour the morning started with, but the waterfalls were stunning and it was very comfortable. All the staff were lovely, our bus driver was hilarious, and I was so fulfilled by the day I fell asleep on the way home! Highly recommend this experience, it’s been on my bucket list to see the Fiordlands and I’m so glad I ended up on this trip rather than Milford Sound, it was so beautiful and remote and peaceful!
Lovely tour, but there’s room for improvement, especially considering the high price. I was particularly impressed by our two bus drivers. Their stories about life in and around Doubtful Sound were passionate, engaging, and clearly adapted to the moment. In contrast, the captain’s commentary during the cruise felt monotonous and was difficult to follow, despite the interesting content. I also found the boat less suitable for this type of excursion and group size. The outdoor decks were small, with very limited seating, which meant constantly competing for a spot and made it difficult to take good photos. While there was plenty of space inside, viewing such a beautiful environment through glass — even in heavy rain — took away from the experience. The equipment placed on the foredeck also obstructed views and photo opportunities.
An experience never to be forgotten, from the time we decided to the support received from the RealNZ team, it was amazing, we were 3 adults and going on the overnight Cruise required us to take 02 cabins on the Navigator, after many discussions we got an option to go on the Wanderer, which had 02 cabins where 4 people can be accomodated in one cabin, only difference between the 02 Cruises is Navigator is self contained and Wanderer has common showers & bathrooms. There is no difference as far as service is concerned since we had the chance to explore both. About Doubtful Sound one has to see to beleive the beauty of this place, it is 10 times bigger than the Milford sound, and you are only to your self as there is no other operators nor any tour company's having a similar tour. The start to end of the tour was on time, and there was not a single things that went wrong, right from boarding the catamaran at manapouri lake, to the bus ride on woolmer's pass, and on the overnight cruise. Fantastic people managing the show and helping us get an out of the world experience.
Whether on Lake Manapouri by boat or by bus through the rainforest to the Doubtful Sound dock: each trip offered something special in terms of natural experiences and excellent guides. We were lucky - we saw great weather, blue penguins, dolphins in the water, and seals on two large rocks. The excursion was very well organized.
We had a fantastic day exploring Doubtful Sounds. The company are extremely well organised with super friendly staff. We started the morning with a boat ride across Manapouri Lake the Captain was very informative and it was a great start to the tour. Then onto a bus with Johnny as our driver who was very knowledgeable and funny, we enjoyed his commentary very much! We were able to get off the bus in a couple of sections which was a great chance to take some really nice photos. The boat ride into Doubtful Sounds was amazing, we loved our day especially when the engines were cut and you got to fully appreciate the silence. It will stay with me always as one of the most memorable days of our New Zealand trip.
This was an ok tour that lacked the wow, amazing, stunning moments. It didn’t help that at times on the Fiord it was totally clouded in. Lake Manapouri was clear and sunny as was much of the drive through Wilmott Pass. Many had told us Doubtful was better than Milford so we paid the $600 plus for the 2 of us to do it. Quite frankly the drive into Milford was more spectacular as was the Sound. Our money could’ve been better spent. Not even free tea & coffee! Overall, a disappointing day. Positives - crew commentary and engagement was good.
5/5 is not enough of a star rating. Exceptional tour guides full of knowledge of the area, the people & the animals. We also ordered the lunch which included morning tea & afternoon tea. So worth the cost.
The entire day was excellent. Each RealNZ staff member we encountered was friendly and informative. We enjoyed the ferry across Lake Manapouri, the bus ride over Wilmot Pass, and the three hour cruise on Doubtful Sound. Our seats in the ferry cabins & on the buses were comfortable. The cruise itself also had lots of comfortable seating, and easy access to outdoor decks for viewing. The entire experience was top notch.
A fun & amazing day in Doubful Sound shrimp highly recommended. The staff are really nice and amazing jobs they do. Calm and quieter than Milford Sound. I'd love to come back.
Its a great experience, very friendly staff on the boats and great scenery of course. Tony our bus driver for the trip over the pass had us all laughing and the the stops on the way were great.
