From Queenstown: Premium Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip
Highlights
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Discover Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Queenstown
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Travel by luxury bus and enjoy informative commentary from your friendly driver
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Enjoy a licensed bar onboard, with hot and cold food options
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Explore the waterways of the serene and isolated fiord on a 3 hour cruise
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Be on the lookout for dolphins, seals, and even penguins
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Experience Fiordland’s breathtaking rainforest over Wilmot Pass
Summary
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.
Tour info
Duration
12 hours
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Why take this tour?
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.
What’s included?
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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
Things to know
Before you book
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• Please note that during survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel
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• It is recommended to bring clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather
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• Drinks from the licensed bar are not included
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• Complimentary tea and coffee onboard
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• It's possible to preorder a picnic lunch (please contact RealNZ directly)
Before you go
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• Please check in at the visitor center at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure
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• If you wish to preorder a picnic lunch, please contact the RealNZ directly
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• Bring nonslip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, and a warm sweater or fleece jacket
Cancellation Policy
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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
About operator:
Our family business was founded in Fiordland in the 1950’s by tourism and conservation pioneers Les and Olive Hutchins.
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.
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