Patea / Doubtful Sound also known as the ‘sound of silence’. Accessible by boat from Lake Manapouri and a bus ride over the Wilmott pass down into Deep Cove. Patea / Doubtful Sound’s size and scale is a popular choice for wilderness seekers and those looking to go further and see more.
Whether you are exploring by land, sea or air these two iconic places need to be on your Fiordland itinerary to say you have seen the jewels in Fiordland’s crown.
Popular activities are kayaking, diving, scenic cruises, charter boats and scenic flights.