More remote, much bigger and far less crowded than the more well-known Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound is one of those rare places that justifies the word ‘awesome’.
Book an overnight tour on a three-masted boat and discover a place that is equal part-myth and geology. You can launch a kayak off the boat and discover one of the Sound’s many creeks up close, as the cliffs tower above you and the water flows like molten glass beneath your oars.
Then it’s back on board for a hot shower, a glass of wine and the camaraderie of people who’ve shared something quite spellbinding.
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It's a small boat (really intimate and friendly with no more than 10 people aboard) it's a small enterprise, the captain was local, and the food was fantastic.
My holiday was amazing, but this was literally the most incredible experience and by far the best highlight. I've recommended the same trip to other friends, and they came back glowing too.