• Australia and New Zealand
    Manapori is 20 minute drive from Te Anau
    Problems with the hydro power station, they wanted to flood Manapori. The locals stopped itFraser's BeachFrom Fraser's BeachFrom Fraser's BeachWe ordered lunch in advanceWe ordered lunch in advanceServed in 304 Stainless steel containersStarted on the boat across Lake Manipori to West Arm Visitor CentreWest Arm Visitor CentreThe West Arm power station is located herePower station high voltage linesAnd control centerScale mockup of the hydro power station7 water turbines take water from the bottom of the lakeAn used hydro power, Francis turbine mechanism used in a hydropower station.It's big!!!!Showing how it all worksThe yellow area is the Fjordland National ParkShowing Lake Manipori, and all the mountain ranges around

    Doubtful Sound trip today

    December 2, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F

    Doubtful Sound is a beautiful fiord with no direct road access, so the only way you can to get to Doubtful Sound is a cruise across the picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a bus trip over the stunning Wilmot Pass. You'll pause along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening below. This isolation makes this fiord a very special place, only those in the know get to seeStart with a cruise across Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip over the epic Wilmot Pass through Fiordland’s rainforest and into the Fjord.

    A 3-hour Doubtful Sound cruise.
    Cruise onboard the Patea Explorer.
    Commentary by the knowledgeable Nature Guide
    Wildlife viewing, including dolphins, fur seals and even occasionally penguins
    We got Picnic lunches    Read more