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Preservation Inlet or Dusky Sound
Fly via helicopter from Te Anau and land directly onboard the Fiordland Jewel which will be waiting in Preservation Inlet or Dusky Sound.
Getting to Te Anau / Manapouri - If driving, vehicle parking will be available at the helicopter base in Te Anau. You will be transferred between Te Anau and Manapouri at either the begining or end of the cruise, depending on the cruise direction booked.
If you are staying in Queenstown pre and post cruise, we operate a transfer in our two 11 seater vans to Te Anau/Manapouri at the additional charge of NZD$300 per person, round trip (available on the start & finish date of the cruise)
Accommodation: Fiordland Jewel - 6 Nights
6-7
Doubtful Sound
We'll start to head back north through Breaksea and Doubtful Sounds. At Doubtful Sound on Day 7, you'll disembark and take a coach over the Wilmot Pass, a boat over Lake Manapouri to return to Manapouri.
Of course, the weather is central to a Fiordland experience, so the itinerary of your cruise may differ depending on the conditions on the day. The above sample itinerary is from Preservation Inlet ending in Doubtful Sound, Doubtful Sound to Preservation Inlet is in reverse.
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Additional Information
Please note, some voyages will operate the itinerary in reverse. During our voyage, circumstances may make it necessary or desirable to deviate from the proposed itinerary. This can include weather and opportunities for making unplanned excursions. Your Expedition Leader will keep you fully informed. Voyages are planned and scheduled pending final regulatory approval.
What Elizabeth says about this tour: What I really like about this cruise is that it takes you deep into the remote southern fiords of Fiordland, where the scenery feels truly untouched and incredibly dramatic. Travelling by small expedition ship means you can quietly explore hidden coves, waterfalls and wilderness areas that larger vessels simply cannot access. I also love the mix of wildlife, history and nature throughout the journey, from dolphins and penguins to fascinating Māori and early European stories. It feels adventurous yet relaxed, with every day revealing another spectacular corner of New Zealand’s deep south.
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