Best Fjords in New Zealand: Milford Sound vs Doubtful Sound 2026
Doubtful Sound cruises run $280 to $320 NZD with the Manapouri and Wilmot Pass transfers included, roughly triple Milford's day-trip price as of September 2026.
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Doubtful Sound cruises run $280 to $320 NZD with the Manapouri and Wilmot Pass transfers included, roughly triple Milford's day-trip price as of September 2026.
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