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Water Transport
The Cruises That Actually Earn Their Reputation
Fiordland has two great boat experiences and they really are quite different. Milford Sound is the famous one, and the cruise that heads all the way out into the Tasman Sea is the pick of the bunch. You get a proper perspective of the fiord coming back in, and it's no more expensive than the others. Worth knowing that promo code RANKERS takes 10% off the Milford Sound day cruises, which is handy given the parking alone will cost you a small fortune.
Promo code RANKERS - good deal done!
Doubtful Is the One People Don't Forget
For me, Doubtful Sound is the better cruise. It's quieter, more remote, and there's a cap on how many people go in each day, which makes a real difference to the feel of it. The trip involves a boat across Lake Manapouri and a bus over Wilmot Pass before you even get to the sound, so it's a full day, but a good one. The campervan advantage here is real. Stay overnight in Manapouri and catch the early sailing, which is cheaper and well clear of the bus tours out of Queenstown. Promo code RANKERS gets you 5% off the Doubtful Sound day cruise too, so that brings the price down to something more reasonable.
Water Transport in Fiordland
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Water Taxis