From Queenstown: Premium Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip
12 hours
Queenstown, New Zealand
About this activity
In the heart of Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound is New Zealand at its untouched best. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, coach over the breathtaking Wilmot Pass and explore Doubtful Sound on a 3-hour cruise. This is a must-do for nature lovers and explorers alike.
Highlights
- Discover Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Queenstown
- Travel by luxury bus and enjoy informative commentary from your friendly driver
- Enjoy a licensed bar onboard, with hot and cold food options
- Explore the waterways of the serene and isolated fiord on a 3 hour cruise
- Be on the lookout for dolphins, seals, and even penguins
- Experience Fiordland’s breathtaking rainforest over Wilmot Pass
Full description
Visit Doubtful Sound on a full-day trip from Queenstown. Sit back and relax as we take care of your journey to this magnificent remote region of Fiordland National Park. To begin, board a luxury bus and travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, through the rolling countryside to Manapouri. Enjoy informative commentary along the way from your driver.
From Manapouri, cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Then board a coach to cross the stunning alpine route of the Wilmot Pass, through some of Fiordland National Park’s most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove, climb aboard the Patea Explorer for a 3-hour cruise, exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord. See waterfalls, rainforests, mountains, and wildlife. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic.
Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide you with engaging and informative commentary throughout. Experience floating on the fiord, with only the rush of waterfalls and birdsong to break the silence. Bring your own lunch, or purchase drinks and snacks on board in the vessel’s cafe. At the end of your cruise, return over Wilmot Pass by coach and cruise across Lake Manapouri before the bus journey back to Queenstown.
From Manapouri, cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Then board a coach to cross the stunning alpine route of the Wilmot Pass, through some of Fiordland National Park’s most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove, climb aboard the Patea Explorer for a 3-hour cruise, exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord. See waterfalls, rainforests, mountains, and wildlife. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic.
Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide you with engaging and informative commentary throughout. Experience floating on the fiord, with only the rush of waterfalls and birdsong to break the silence. Bring your own lunch, or purchase drinks and snacks on board in the vessel’s cafe. At the end of your cruise, return over Wilmot Pass by coach and cruise across Lake Manapouri before the bus journey back to Queenstown.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip coach transport from Queenstown
- Round-trip cruise across Lake Manapouri
- Round-trip journey across Wilmot Pass through the rainforest
- 3-hour cruise of Doubtful Sound
- Commentary by drivers and nature guides
- • Food and drinks available for purchase
Meeting point
Start Location
RealNZ - Queenstown Visitor Centre, RealNZ Visitor Centre Beach Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
RealNZ - Queenstown Visitor Centre, RealNZ Visitor Centre 88 Beach Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
Important information
Know before you book
- • Please note that during survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel
- • It is recommended to bring clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather
- • Drinks from the licensed bar are not included
- • Complimentary tea and coffee onboard
- • It's possible to preorder a picnic lunch (please contact RealNZ directly)
Know before you go
- • Please check in at the visitor center at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure
- • If you wish to preorder a picnic lunch, please contact the RealNZ directly
- • Bring nonslip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, and a warm sweater or fleece jacket
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Louisa
Jul 20265.0
it was an amazing experience. The 3h cruise to the Doubtful sound was incredible.
GetYourGuide traveler
Jul 20264.0
It was a great day with amazing weather. However the initial bus ride to and from Te Anau wasn't great as the bus has faulty seat belts and USB sockets. I think the operator should really try to make sure these are operational before the trip and it will be better.
GetYourGuide traveler
Jul 20265.0
great activity and beautiful lake views