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Can we sleep on site?
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The only way to spend the night is to book a cabin aboard a ship or in the Deep Cove dormitory.
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Which cruise ship should you choose?
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Opting for a small cruise ship can be a good compromise. Keep in mind, however, that the larger the vessel is, the more stable it will be. If you have seasickness, this is a factor to consider.
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What type of forest grows in Fiordland?
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The rainforest that grows in the area is particularly dense and humid. It is a feast for the eyes, but a real nightmare for explorers.
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What did the region look like thousands of years ago?
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The area was once covered with glaciers. Unlike its name, the Doubtful is not a Sound but a Fjord.
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Where does the cruise on the fiord end?
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The ship ascends the fiord to the Tasman Sea where it turns back to its starting point.
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Why is nature so much preserved?
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Because the country was the last to be discovered by man, New Zealand has a unique ecosystem and many unique animal species in the world.
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How about kayaking at Doubtful Sound?
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The view on the landscape is radically different in kayaking, as you sail along the water and not on the deck of a cruise ship. The experience is almost mystical at nightfall.
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Is the Doubtful Sound easy to access?
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The Doubtful Sound is difficult to access and the tour that allows to visit it occupies a whole day. This explains why the majority of visitors prefer to visit the Milford Sound.
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What is the origin of the name of the fjord?
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When Captain Cook discovered the fiord, he refrained from exploring it because of the absence of wind. And he was right as it happens that the wind does not blow for days, immobilizing the sails ships.
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Are there any dolphins in the area?
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Hector dolphins often race with the ships at Malaspina Reach. Unfortunately, they are less and less numerous, and the reason for this decline is still unexplained.
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What happens when you shut down the engines?
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During the cruise, the captain request silence from the passengers and cuts off the engines. The absolute silence that takes place recalls that the Maori name of the place is "Patea" (the place where silence settles).
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What is the starting point for the excursion?
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The starting point for the excursions is set at Pearl Harbor on the shores of Manapouri Lake (unrelated to the naval base of the same name).
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What types of vessels are cruising through the dark waters of the Doubtful Sound?
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Cruise ships criss-cross the waters of the fiord with a few sailboats.
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Does it often rain in Fiordland?
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The Fiordland is one of the wettest regions on Earth. The seven meters of rain that flow every year feed the hundreds of waterfalls in the fjord.
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What is the most beautiful point of view on the route?
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The most spectacular view of the fiord is at Wilmot Pass. The famous dead tree reinforces the dramatic character of the landscape.
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Can we taste lobsters?
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You will have the opportunity to taste the lobsters of the fiord if you rent a cabin aboard a ship. They will be fished in the morning and served for dinner.
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Why did people wait so long to build a road?
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The construction of a road to rally the Doubtful Sound took place in a green hell. The budget was multiplied by eight with a cost of two dollars per square centimeter!
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What is the most impressive fjord in New Zealand?
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According to a recent survey, the favorite fiord of New Zealanders is the Doubtful Sound.
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Why was the Manapouri dam project abandoned?
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A petition overturned the dam project that would have submerged the islands of the Manapouri Lake. Some historians see this event as the birth of the ecological consciousness of the New Zealand population.
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When was the region discovered?
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The Maori were naturally the first to venture into the waters of the fiord. It will then remain unexplored for nearly 700 years until Captain Cook's Endeavor visit.
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What are the ideal weather conditions?
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When the rain stops and one can finally enjoy the landscape, one discovers hundreds of waterfalls that pour into the dark waters of the fjord.
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How to explain the darkness of the waters of the fjord?
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The fresh rain water that filters sunlight allows the coral to grow shallow. This phenomenon explains the dark color of the fiord.
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How do you get to the Wilmot Pass pass?
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After crossing Lake Manapouri, you have to take a bus to Wilmot Pass.
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What kind of vegetation grows in the forest?
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The foam covers the least square centimeter of the Fiordland.
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Which navigator discovered the Doubtful Sound?
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Captain Cook was the first Westerner to have discovered Doubtful Sound in 1770. He would not dare venture inside, however, and would only map the access to the Tasman Sea.
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What is the most famous fall of the fjord?
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Helena Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Doubtful Sound.
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What natural phenomenon is engendered by rain?
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The rain which falls almost daily feeds small lakes which pour ephemeral cascades into the fiord.
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What is the ninth highest fall in the world?
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The Browne Falls which pours into the fiord falls from 836 meters of altitude. This is the ninth highest fall in the world!
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Did the fjord serve as filming location for the cinema?
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Although Doubtful Sound can be reached, it is still extremely difficult for a film crew to access. Despite its legendary beauty, the fiord does not appear in the films of Peter Jackson.
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What kinds of birds populate the shores?
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The immensity of the fiord seems deserted, but it is not. Many species inhabit the shore and the forest. This is the case, for example of these oysters birds.
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How was the Doubtful Sound formed?
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The Doubtful Sound, like all the fiords of the region, occupies a glacial valley submerged by the waves.
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What is the disadvantage of fine weather?
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The waterfalls fade when the rain stops. Paradoxically, bad weather is desirable if you want to enjoy the show.
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