A remote fiord reached by lake and road.
Via Manapouri, about 2.5 hours
Doubtful Sound is reached by crossing Lake Manapouri by boat and a mountain road; it is larger and quieter than Milford.
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| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Milford SoundFiordland, about 4 hours by road | Fiord | Cruise between sheer cliffs and waterfalls. |
| WānakaAbout 1 hour north over the Crown Range | Lake town | Lake town with a famous lone tree. |
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