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The Dusky & Doubtful Sound Escape

Experience the best of Fiordland with a getaway for two.

Duration

2 nights

Cost

$2,200 per person

Landings

2 mountain landings

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Enjoy two nights’ accommodation on the Te Anau lakefront at Radfords On The Lake premier apartments.

Take to the skies from outside your accommodation. Fly deep into Fiordland National Park, experience remote wilderness, silent fiords, hanging valleys and waterfalls of New Zealand’s most untouched landscapes of: Tamatea / Dusky Sound, Patea / Doubtful Sound.

Land at Mt Pender, where we shut down the helicopter to enable you to soak up the grandeur.  Tamatea / Dusky Sound is one of Fiordland’s largest and most remote fiords, measuring 40 km and dotted with more than 350 small islands. 
 
The package includes:

•    Two nights’ stay at Radfords On The Lake in a premier lakeview apartment
•    Dusky & Doubtful Sound Scenic flight
•    Beautiful gourmet picnic at the landing location

PLEASE NOTE

All flights are shared experiences and subject to minimum passenger requirements. If you’re looking for something extra special, talk to us about our exclusive or bespoke options.

Bookings and availability

To make a booking, call us 0508 249 7167
For availability, we suggest booking at least 6 months in advance.

Dusky Sound Southland, New Zealand Credit Great South (8)

Dusky Sound Credit: Great South

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“Spectacular helicopter trip from Southern Lakes Helicopters. The pilot was very experienced, friendly knowledgeable.”

London, United Kingdom

"Fantastic experience and service. Would book again and can recommend Southern Lakes Helicopters to everyone that has the chance to visit this amazing place!”

Max, Trip Advisor

“Wow! What an experience! The absolute highlight of our South Island holiday."

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