Doubtful Sound Kayaking
Doubtful Sound Kayaking
Doubtful Sound is located in the heart of Fiordland National Park where the mountains are still very impressive but not as high as Milford Sound. Doubtful Sound is three times longer and has a sea surface area roughly ten times larger than Milford Sound. Its three arms are Hall, Crooked and First Arm. It is famous for its wilderness scenery and wildlife sightings. To travel to Doubtful Sound visitors first take a launch trip across Lake Manapouri and coach over Wilmot Pass. Visitors with enough time choose to experience both fiords as they have different characters. Enjoy a fantastic overnight kayaking experience in this remote wilderness area.
Highlights
Fiordland National Park Wilderness Marine Wildlife Encounters Spectacular scenery
Regions Visited
Doubtful Sound is located in the heart of Fiordland National Park where the mountains are still very impressive but not as high as Milford Sound. Doubtful Sound is three times longer and has a sea surface area roughly ten times larger than Milford Sound
Terms and Conditions
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Each day involves around 5 hours of kayaking. In the evening we camp out at our base camp nestled in the forest up Hall Arm. Nearby a freshwater stream flows quietly. The campsite is very photogenic and there's time to enjoy the birdsong or simply hang around, make friends and soak up the atmosphere. We have a communal tent we use to socialise in at night while everyone cooks their meals.
Note: If you can’t kayak due to weather conditions the kayaking may be substituted by a boat cruise and camping replaced with a hostel in Doubtful Sound.
Tour Particulars
Duration : 2 Days
Departure Location : Manapouri
Departure Time : 6.45am
Departure Dates : Year Round, closed on Christmas Day
Pace : Adventure
Level of fitness required : Moderate
What to bring
Next-to-skin layer (polyprops or wool).
Warm tops,swimsuit,shorts.
Long trousers.
Underwear
Raintrousers
Shoes for campsite
Warm Hat
Torch/flashlight, bag for wet gear, camera
Insect headnet (optional).
Toiletries & medication.
Sleeping Bag
Food
NZD459.00
Price includes
- Lake Manapouri ferry & Wilmot Pass coach
- Approx 5 hours kayaking per day
- Personable and experienced guides
- Hot drinks provided.
- Overnight camping included
- Free coach transfers available from Te Anau/Manapouri.
- Long john wetsuit.
- Sun/rain hat.
- One or two person tents.
- Thermarest/sleeping mat.
- Gas cooker.
- Pots/cooking utensil
- Plates, cup, cutlery.
- Chairs.
- Communal shelter (insect proof).
Cancellation policy
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 45 days or more before the start of the tour, the cancellation fee will be equivalent to the deposit paid
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 30 to 45 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 25% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 to 30 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 50% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 days or less before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the contract price
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