From Te Anau: Premium Doubtful Sound Coach & Cruise
Highlights
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Enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear Lake Manapouri
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Climb aboard a catamaran for a 3 hour cruise of the spectacular fiord
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Learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide
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Keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins
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Take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with snack options
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Sit back, relax and we'll take care of the transport to the remote Doubtful Sound
Summary
Travel to an untouched world in Fiordland National Park from Te Anau. Enjoy a cruise across Lake Manapouri, a short coach trip over Wilmot Pass, then discover Doubtful Sound on a magnificent cruise. Be on the lookout dolphins, fur seals and more!
Tour info
Duration
8 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
45
Pricing (From)
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Why take this tour?
Discover Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Te Anau and experience the remote wilderness of Fiordland National Park. Start your trip by journeying 30 minutes by coach through rolling countryside from Te Anau to Manapouri.
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.
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.
What’s included?
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• 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
Things to know
Before you book
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• Please note that during the 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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• Due to the multi-leg journey and floating wharf access, guests will need to have a reasonable level of mobility
Before you go
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• Check in at the RealNZ Visitor Centre in Te Anau at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure
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• Bring non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, a warm sweater or fleece jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a camera
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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