Thursday 21st July we set out on a full day's tour of the iconic "Doubtful Sound" which all began in the mist of a frosty winter's morning across Lake Manpouri.
After the boat trip across Lake Manapouri, we hopped on the frosty bus, which constantly battled foggy windows, but never disappointed us with great views around every corner.
Once on the boat in Doubtful Sound, we traded group photos for group photos to get a picture of both of us, all rugged up on the deck. Well, I had a jacket over my T-Shirt OK.
I stuck the GoPro Video Camera to the very front of the deck and let it record some of the sights as we cruised. Yes, that my little video camera down there stuck to the deck with a suction cap in front of the hand railings.
Kathy had trouble standing in the sub-zero freezing winds on the deck ... Queen of the world.
We even managed to see a few of the ever so cuddly looking New Zealand Fur Seals sunning themselves on the rocks of Doubtful Sound.
The "Blanket Bay Motel" ... right on the Sound!
There are some beautiful reflections to be seen on the sound.
Our boat became an Ice Breaker too as we approached this amazing reflection. You could hear the ice cracking and crunching under the hull as we approached. Did I mention it really was a little cold here?
And there are some amazing reflections to be seen on the sound ... like this one.
After cruising the sound, we took a bus trip about 180m underground to see the Manapouri Hydro Electric Power Station. It's hard to believe that two buses can actually pass each other in these tunnels ... just.
Inside the Manapouri Hydro Electric Power Station.
Back "Home" to "Te Anau" and with veiws like this of Lake Te Anau, it was hard to leave the lovely Fiordland Lakeview Hotel and Apartments.
For those of you interested in seeing what we're up to, we'll be attempting to post updates and photos on our BLOG, PICASA WEB ALBUMS and FACEBOOK PAGE when time and Internet connections permit.
Warmest Regards ...
Darren & Kathy Gardiner
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