Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise Ex Manapouri

From Pearl Harbour, Manapouri passengers cruise across picturesque Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Visitors before travelling by coach over Wilmot Pass through dense rainforest. There are op portunities along the way to examine the plant life and view the spectacular scenery. Once at Deep Cove, visitors board the catamaran, the �Commander Peak', for a three-hour cruise of beautiful Doubtful Sound. On board there is excellent viewing of waterfalls, rainforest and mountains. Of particular interest, if sighted, are fur seals basking on the rocks, or a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins. Rare Fiordland crested penguins are sometimes encountered on a seasonal basis. Understanding of the area is greatly enhanced by the interesting on board English commentary. On the return journey, the vessel's engines are turned off and visitors are treated to the �Sound of Silence'. At some stage on the excursion, visitors have the opportunity of visiting the Manapouri Underground Power Station by Coach.

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