From Te Anau: Premium Doubtful Sound Coach & Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear Lake Manapouri
- Climb aboard a catamaran for a 3 hour cruise of the spectacular fiord
- Learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide
- Keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins
- Take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with snack options
- Sit back, relax and we'll take care of the transport to the remote Doubtful Sound
Full description
From Manapouri, cruise across the picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across the breathtaking Wilmot Pass. Enjoy some photo stops along New Zealand's most expensive (and majestic) road and admire the dense surrounding rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove, board the Patea Explorer to begin the 3 hour cruise of the spectacular and remote Doubtful Sound. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic. Look out for waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and wildlife.
Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. Bring your own lunch, or purchase drinks and snacks on board in the vessel’s bar and cafe. At the end of your cruise, return over Wilmot Pass by coach and cruise across Lake Manapouri before the short coach journey back to Te Anau.
Included / Excluded
- • Return transport from Te Anau to Manapouri
- • Return Lake Manapouri cruise
- • Return short coach trip with commentary through Wilmot Pass
- • 3 hour Doubtful Sound cruise
- • Commentary by a knowledgeable nature guide
- • Snacks and drinks can be purchased on board
Meeting point
Start Location
RealNZ - Te Anau Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9640, New Zealand
Important information
Know before you book
- • Please note that during the survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel
- • It is recommended to bring clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather
- • Due to the multi-leg journey and floating wharf access, guests will need to have a reasonable level of mobility
Know before you go
- • Check in at the RealNZ Visitor Centre in Te Anau at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure
- • Bring non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, a warm sweater or fleece jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a camera
Cancellation policy
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
The Day trip was absolutely fantastic and Brendan our guide was brilliant! I left my umbrella on the bus unfortunately but they are keeping it for me when I go back to Queenstown. Brendan had a great knowledge of the area.. we did lots of stops more than anticipated because everyone on the bus was super organised at getting OFF taking photos and getting back on in a timely manner .good lunch. When we got on the boat initially we were a bit worried that we wouldn’t have good visibility but the whole front area opened up after we got on the water.
enjoyable and interesting activity. got to learnt more about the glowworms
Awesome trip! Definitely worth the long drive it was absolutely stunning! The guide was also very friendly and informative! A must see in New Zealand.