Doubtful Sound
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Introduction

Doubtful Sound is a remote fiord in known as 'the Sound of Silence'. It's home to one of the southernmost populations of bottlenose dolphins.

This majestic fiord has no direct road access and so is quieter and more remote than it's famous neighbour Milford Sound and visitors agree that this adds to its magic.

Doubtful Sound is one of the largest of the fiords, it has three main arms and is home to three of Fiordlands 10 marine reserves.

You can walk four tracks that start from Deep Cove Hostel. 

Find things to do and places to stay Doubtful Sound/Patea area

Wildlife in Doubtful Sound includes fur seals, penguins including the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin and on some occasions whales.

The fiord is home to one of the southernmost populations of bottlenose dolphins.

You can kayak in the Doubtful Sound/Patea area.

Kayaking in Fiordland information.

Contacts

Te Rua-o-te-moko / Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:   +64 3 249 7924
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   Fiordland National Park
Visitor Centre
Lakefront Drive
Te Anau 9600
Postal Address:   PO Box 29
Te Anau 9640
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