Doubtful Sound, Te Anau

No doubt, this is one of the most enchanting place in NZ! Even better than Milford sound and it is a must-go in South Island. The cruise for Doubtful sound is more expensive than Milford. Hence, if budget is a constraint you might want to consider going Milford Sound instead. The low cloud and mist make the mountains so dreamy. When the cruise brought us close to the Tasman sea, there are alot of seals resting on the rock. Sea was rough and everyone on board was having some "roller coaster" fun. There is a moment of "Sound of Silence" at the end of the cruise where u put all your electronic devices away and close your eyes to enjoy the peace and tranquility. Lovely! We totally love this cruise with Real Journeys to Doubtful Sound. Highly recommended! #J2ACE

This place is absolutely stunning - a must visit if you are in this area of New Zealand. We left from Te Anu and took a bus/boat/boat/bus trip to the fjord and had an amazing time. The rainforests surrounding the sound are incredible and being on the water in this remote wilderness is unlike any other experience. This place is much harder to get to than the more well known Milford Sound so you'll have to book a trip with a company that runs out of Te Anu or Queenstown.

I was very doubtful about my phenomenal experience their. however a had a very pleasant staying their but the keas where scavenger sadly

A highlight of South Island NZ! Not just a matter of hours like the Milford Sound Tour - it will take you all day. Stay overnight in Manapouri and board your vessel early next morning. Crossing Lake Manapouri she will take you to the power station at the western arm of the lake. A bus will take you down to the fiord. On its way it will stop at the underground power station and provide you with a look at the turbines. At another stop you'll have a wonderful view of the fiord. After having boarded the vessel down at the fiord they'll take you through the fiord almost out the Tasman Sea. This tour will let have you the real fiord experience: steep walls, sea mammals and solitude! Almost no other tourist boat, not ten or more so around you as in Milford Sound. Since this tour takes a bit more of time they'll provide you with a cuppa and biscuits. A perfect day in an untouched area!

Travel through this majestic jurassic wonderland by warm, dry and comfortable day tour boat and imagine how ancient these lands are and how few people have actually set foot on the land. Be bedazzled by the hundreds of waterfalls cascading down the dizzying vertical cliffs, which seem to appear in minutes when the rains begin. A perfect layover adventure, if your touring NZ by car.