Doubtful Sound is in a remote corner of New Zealand. It is reached by taking first a ferry across Lake Manapouri to West Arm. There you transfer to a coach for the drive over the Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove.
At Deep Cove you leave the coach and board a catamaran for a cruise on Doubtful Sound. Although given its name in 1773 by James Cook, the fjord was unexplored until the Italian navigator Malaspina commanded a Spanish scientific expedition in 1793. His name is remembered in Malaspina Reach, the area between Hall Arm and Crooked Arm. It was here that we were joined by some bottlenosed dolphins who sailed with us and provided a spectacular show jumping out of the water and somersaulting back.
As you approach the Tasman Sea, there are clear views of the Nee islets, named after a Spanish botanist. On the southern entrance, beyond Febrero Point are two rocks known as the Hare's Ears.
You can read more of our 2001 journey to New Zealand on The Land of the Long White Cloud.
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I always seeing those Kiwi shots. Beautiful.
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Really great D and shots! I love nr 2, beautiful mountain:-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic captures, Gerald! What a gorgeous place! Would love to visit there! Have a great week!
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Stunning views! I have friends who are currently in New Zealand and having a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteOne of the places I have always dreamed of visiting. It looks spectacular.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. This is absolutely gorgeous! What wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - I'd love to visit there.
ReplyDeleteThe world is so full of such marvelous places - we can't know them all intimately but photos are very exhilarating.
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful and New Zealand is know for it's majestic natural beauty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery and wonderful shots/post.
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A trip to New Zealand would be spectacular, based on your photos!
ReplyDeleteThat seems to be a place I would have enjoyed visiting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! The second photo looks like that Lord of the Rings scene with those majestic, giant statues, do you know what I'm talking about?
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I've been blessed to tour New Zealand, though I missed Doubtful Sound. Thanks for sharing this perfect D post!
ReplyDeleteWe missed Doubtful Sound when we were in New Zealand - looks gorgeous! But then, which part of New Zealand doesn't?
ReplyDeleteYour photos of New Zealand are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is on my list of places to see.
Your pics make me want to leave this office chair and explore the world! P.S. Vancouver, British Columbia has an area called Deep Cove too! Small world =)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like beautiful country. Thanks for sharing.
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