Doubtful Sound offers untouched wildlife experiences for nature lovers. Curious about what you might see? Read on to find out.
Read MoreMilford or Doubtful Sound? Both in Fiordland National Park, these stunning fiords offer unique experiences. Explore their histories, highlights, and how to visit in this guide to choosing your perfect destination.
Read More"A little before noon we pass'd a small narrow opening in the land where there appear'd to be a very snug harbour form'd by an Island lying in the middle of the opening at least such was the appearences - it lies in the Latde of 45°.. 16' So, in land behind this opening were mountains the summits of which were cover'd with snow that seem'd to have fallen lately and this is not to be wonder'd at for we have found it very cold for these 2 days past
The Land on each side of the entrance of this harbour riseth almost perpendicular from the Sea to a very considerable height and this was the reason why I did not attempt to go in with the Ship because I saw clearly that no winds could blow there but what was either right in or right out. This is Westerly or Easterly, and it certainly would have been highly imprudent in me to have put into aplace where we could not have got out but with a wind that we have lately found does not blow one day in amonth." (sic)
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