Doubtful Sound was such an experience! Let us know if you like Doubtful sound or Milford Sound better, we'd love to know what you think! We'll answer all of your questions in the comments section 😊
Not sure how this popped up in my suggested videos but I loved it. I like watching videos of people visiting here, a lot of Kiwis take this country for granted so it's cool to see people enjoying it. Also, that is one magnificent beard.
Well glad you're here anyway 😂 we loved the south island and we feel Australians are the same for our country, take it for granted when we have so much to see and appreciate. Also on the beard part, thanks - Matt 💪
We live close by and been to Milford many times so seen it sunny dry and pouring rain so each jave their own beauty. The Kea are usually near the entrance to the Homer tunnel on the way in. The road is OK if you are used to windy roads which we grow up on but many tourists are used to driving on motorway roads and don't have a clue plus many are busy looking at the views and unaware of other people. Doubtful Sound was on a bright sunny, cool and windless day and i agree. I think Doubtful is better but that could change depending on the weather. The water was like glass and they stopped the engine and drifted in absolute silence which was an amazing feeling looking at that scenery. Glad you enjoyed it . I was in Dog Swamp for a while many years ago after working for years Kalgoorlie area. Found this looking for a video on Doubtful to send a friend in Texas who is very keen to see Fiordland. Sent many of the walks and told him Doubtful is better but both are amazing.
We agree that the winds are certainly manageable if you're experienced enough as we've driven around Iceland and that is more windy than new Zealand as a whole so we were prepared but wanted to see Milford sound and doubtful sound without the distraction of driving and missing the beautiful scenery on the way. We were just unlucky with the weather as both times were raining quite heavy but absolutely loved it even then. We haven't been to Kalgoorlie yet but it's certainly on our list and the surrounds. We hope to help those who want to make a decision on Milford or Doubtful especially if those who are going have not much time. Really glad you enjoyed the video 😊 and we hope you're friend over in the States finds it helpful.
Great video. Would have liked to have seen more of the trip across Lake Manapouri and the bus ride to Doubtful Sound. By the way, I have never heard Lake Te Anau called a "sea". But you are forgiven. The keas are attracted to areas where there are tourists. They seek food (and windscreen rubber) but should not be fed. My vote also goes to Doubtful Sound.
Thank you 😊 we didn't put too much from the ride there as we didn't want an even longer video. Loved the Kea's but we always kept our distance as we knew they were engaged and have laws protecting them and we're sure rubber isn't good for their digestive health but we don't think they eat it 😂
There is a actually school of dolphins in Doubtful Sound, they usually ride the bow wave of the boats as you travel through, at least there was when I was a kid. I just looked it up.......apparently the population has decreased significantly.
Doubtful Sound was such an experience!
Let us know if you like Doubtful sound or Milford Sound better, we'd love to know what you think!
We'll answer all of your questions in the comments section 😊
Wow Ozzie neighbours! I loved Milford but Doubtful looked like dinosaur country. That beard deserves his own channel 😊
We certainly got Jurassic vibes from Doubtful sound 🦕
😂 Beard review video? What do you think - Matt
Not sure how this popped up in my suggested videos but I loved it. I like watching videos of people visiting here, a lot of Kiwis take this country for granted so it's cool to see people enjoying it. Also, that is one magnificent beard.
Well glad you're here anyway 😂 we loved the south island and we feel Australians are the same for our country, take it for granted when we have so much to see and appreciate.
Also on the beard part, thanks - Matt 💪
We live close by and been to Milford many times so seen it sunny dry and pouring rain so each jave their own beauty. The Kea are usually near the entrance to the Homer tunnel on the way in. The road is OK if you are used to windy roads which we grow up on but many tourists are used to driving on motorway roads and don't have a clue plus many are busy looking at the views and unaware of other people. Doubtful Sound was on a bright sunny, cool and windless day and i agree. I think Doubtful is better but that could change depending on the weather. The water was like glass and they stopped the engine and drifted in absolute silence which was an amazing feeling looking at that scenery. Glad you enjoyed it . I was in Dog Swamp for a while many years ago after working for years Kalgoorlie area. Found this looking for a video on Doubtful to send a friend in Texas who is very keen to see Fiordland. Sent many of the walks and told him Doubtful is better but both are amazing.
We agree that the winds are certainly manageable if you're experienced enough as we've driven around Iceland and that is more windy than new Zealand as a whole so we were prepared but wanted to see Milford sound and doubtful sound without the distraction of driving and missing the beautiful scenery on the way.
We were just unlucky with the weather as both times were raining quite heavy but absolutely loved it even then.
We haven't been to Kalgoorlie yet but it's certainly on our list and the surrounds.
We hope to help those who want to make a decision on Milford or Doubtful especially if those who are going have not much time.
Really glad you enjoyed the video 😊 and we hope you're friend over in the States finds it helpful.
Really nice video
Love both Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound
Thank you 😊 we really enjoyed both and would love everyone to experience both
Great video. Would have liked to have seen more of the trip across Lake Manapouri and the bus ride to Doubtful Sound. By the way, I have never heard Lake Te Anau called a "sea". But you are forgiven. The keas are attracted to areas where there are tourists. They seek food (and windscreen rubber) but should not be fed. My vote also goes to Doubtful Sound.
Thank you 😊 we didn't put too much from the ride there as we didn't want an even longer video.
Loved the Kea's but we always kept our distance as we knew they were engaged and have laws protecting them and we're sure rubber isn't good for their digestive health but we don't think they eat it 😂
@@theexplorationcontinues Engaged keas?
🤣 autocorrect. Meant to say endangered
Very informative & great video. I agree your beard does need more air time. Thanks
There is a actually school of dolphins in Doubtful Sound, they usually ride the bow wave of the boats as you travel through, at least there was when I was a kid. I just looked it up.......apparently the population has decreased significantly.
We were really hopeful for some dolphins for doubtful but we were unlucky on that day. Hopefully the population will increase with more awareness.
Beautiful place🥰
It really is 😊 we got Scandinavia vibes from the area. Felt so at peace on the water
@@theexplorationcontinues Enjoy your life
Parts of the world untouched by Humans = Paradise
So true, not so many places that aren't touched by humans now.
which month did you go on both cruise?
Both of these were done during November 😊
If you like Crayfish, Doubtful Sound is chocka full of them.
Didn't know that at all. That would be a real good spot to fish hey!