Doubtful Sound Cruise

Apr 27th. Well - the weather is certainly Doubtful as we set out - it is grey and overcast - there is a glimmer of hope as some blue sky is sighted but things don't look too promising. We board our ship and whizz across Lake Manapouri - It is cold and raining but some sun does appear. As we reach the other side of the lake we get off the boat and board the coach which takes us on a quick tour of the Hydro electric plant there - We drive down 230 metres below the ground and see the main turbine room. Then we exit the power station and it is brightening up and it looks like the weather is going to play nicely. By the time we head over the Wilmot pass and onto the other side of the mountains the weather is looking sweet.