Doubtful and Milford Sound

We left Dusky sound and sailed through Doubtful sound in the evening no wonder it's a world heritage site. Today's zodiac ride starts at 9:00 a.m. we have been lucky, it was raining earlier but by the time we left the sun was peeking through. Having been warned to expect rain sunshine was a surprise. Milford Sound is so spectacular and to see it without rain or clouds was special. We go around the sound slowly passed waterfalls created by the morning's rain. They are called ephemeral waterfalls there were also more permanent waterfalls some hundreds of meters high. We have only one hour but we do get to see so much. One out crop of rocks has something like 15 fur seals on it. Our guide tells us the gaps between the cliffs were created by glaciers as they come through the rock face.

A very large cruise ship docked overnight in the sound. The rain persisted but they had left so the passengers have been in Milford sound but did not actually see it.

The day continues to improve and the ship stays for a couple more hours. We go to the upper deck and take in the scenery in even more sunshine. The ship sails towards the open ocean we have seen the best of Milford sound.Read more