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Detailed travelogue on Australia and New Zealand

Detailed Travelogue on Australia and New Zealand

Larry
2006-05-27 03:23:16

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days before, I had called and
booked myself on one of the "Red Boat" cruises that takes you around the
Sound for a few hours. The boat I had selected was actually the only boat
in the Red Boat fleet that wasn't red, but it was the tour that stayed out
the longest (for the same price), and offered quite an enjoyable three
hours.
The cruise boats are a great way to see Milford Sound. Due to its
remoteness, the area is quiet and enjoyable. (The only non-cruise boat we
encountered was a commercial fishing boat that happened to be in the area.
We stopped for a bit to watch them fish and reel in the nets before moving
on).
A few minutes after departing, the cruise boats all stop at an underwater
aquarium/museum built to show visitors some of the many variations of sea
life in the area. The small aquarium is made of glass (or clear plastic),
and as you walk down a spiral staircase, you can look out all around you and
feel completely submersed in water. Both down below, and up on top, a staff
member talks about the history of the region, and points out some of the
different marine life you're likely to see in the area.
After leaving the aquarium, the next three hours are spent cruising along
Milford Sound, viewing the spectacular scenery: the fiords, the cliffs, the
mountains, and the sea life. Though there are seats inside, the best views
are, of course, from the outside decks of the boat, if you don't mind the
cold. Luckily, on the day I went, it was only cool, not cold (and the
complimentary hot chocolate or coffee certainly helped). The fiords are
quite stunning, and the sea life wasn't too bad either: we spotted plenty of
dolphins swimming alongside the boat, and colonies of seals resting up on
the rocks. The cruise was friendly, informative, not too touristy, and
worth every cent.

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