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Know Before You Go
  • • bring non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, a warm sweater or fleece jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a camera, • check in at the realnz visitor centre in te anau at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure
  • • as this is a 7-hour adventure we highly recommend you bring a packed lunch, • bring non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, a warm sweater or fleece jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a camera, • check in at the realnz visitor centre in te anau at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure
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  • 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.
  • 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 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 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. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
Highlights
  • climb aboard a catamaran for a 3 hour cruise of the spectacular fiord, enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear lake manapouri, keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins, learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide, sit back, relax and we'll take care of the transport to the remote doubtful sound, take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with snack options
  • climb aboard a catamaran for a 3 hour cruise of the fiord, enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear lake manapouri, keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins, learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide, take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with snack options
Included
  • • 3 hour doubtful sound cruise, • commentary by a knowledgeable nature guide, • return lake manapouri cruise, • return short coach trip with commentary through wilmot pass, • return transport from te anau to manapouri
  • • 2 hour and 45-minute doubtful sound cruise, • commentary by a knowledgeable nature guide, • return lake manapouri cruise, • return short coach trip with commentary through wilmot pass, • return transport from te anau to manapouri
Version 121 – January 25, 2024 02:05
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  • 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 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 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. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
  • 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 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 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 at Deep Cove for the 
  • The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
Version 120 – January 25, 2024 02:02
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Short Description
  • 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 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 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 at Deep Cove for the 
  • The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
Version 119 – January 25, 2024 01:55
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Short Description
  • 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 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.
  • Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
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  • 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.
  • 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. Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
  • 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. Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
Version 117 – January 25, 2024 01:52
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  • 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. Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
  • Discover Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Te Anau and experience the remote wilderness of Fiordland National Park. Start your excursion by journeying 30 minutes by small coach through rolling countryside from Te Anau to Manapouri. Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
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  • Full T&Cs for RealNZ experiences can be found on our website: https://www.realnz.com/en/terms-conditions/
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Know Before You Go
  • • as this is a 7-hour adventure we highly recommend you bring a packed lunch, • bring non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, a warm sweater or fleece jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a camera, • 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, • check in at the realnz visitor centre in te anau at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure
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Know Before You Book
  • • due to the multi-leg journey and floating wharf access, guests will need to have a reasonable level of mobility, • it is recommended to bring clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather, • 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, • please note that during the survey the patea explorer will be substituted with another vessel, • please note that the onboard café only accepts cash
Version 83 – November 29, 2023 00:26
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Highlights
  • climb aboard a catamaran for a 3 hour cruise of the fiord, enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear lake manapouri, keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins, learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide, take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with snack options
  • climb aboard a catamaran for a 3 hour cruise of the fiord, enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear lake manapouri, keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins, learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide, take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with hot and cold food options
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  • climb aboard a catamaran for a 3 hour cruise of the fiord, enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear lake manapouri, keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins, learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide, take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with hot and cold food options
  • climb aboard a catamaran at deep cove for a 2 hour and 45-minute cruise of the fiord, enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear lake manapouri to west arm, keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins, learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide, take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with hot and cold food options
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  • • snacks and drinks can be purchased on board
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Included
  • • 2 hour and 45-minute doubtful sound cruise, • commentary by a knowledgeable nature guide, • return lake manapouri cruise, • return short coach trip with commentary through wilmot pass, • return transport from te anau to manapouri
  • • 2 hour and 45-minute doubtful sound cruise, • commentary by a knowledgeable nature guide, • complimentary tea and coffee onboard, • return lake manapouri cruise, • return short coach trip with commentary through wilmot pass, • return transport from te anau to manapouri
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  • • drinks from the licensed bar on board
  • • drinks from the licensed bar on board (cash only)
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  • climb aboard a catamaran at deep cove for a 2 hour and 45-minute cruise of the fiord, enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear lake manapouri to west arm, keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins, learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide, take advantage of a licensed bar onboard, with hot and cold food options
  • climb aboard a catamaran at deep cove for a 2 hour and 45-minute cruise of the fiord, enjoy a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear lake manapouri to west arm, keep a lookout for dolphins, seals and even penguins, learn about the region from your knowledgeable nature guide, travel from te anau to manapouri to experience the spectacular doubtful sound
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Short Description
  • Discover Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Te Anau and experience the remote wilderness of Fiordland National Park. Start your excursion by journeying 30 minutes by small coach through rolling countryside from Te Anau to Manapouri. Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés.  See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
  • Discover Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Te Anau and experience the remote wilderness of Fiordland National Park. Start your excursion by journeying 30 minutes by small coach through rolling countryside from Te Anau to Manapouri.
  • Board a cruise that will take you across picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach trip across Wilmot Pass before boarding the Patea Explorer at Deep Cove. The purpose-built catamaran will ensure a spectacular 2 hour and 45-minute cruise experience on Doubtful Sound. Bring your own lunch or purchase snacks onboard the vessel’s cafés. 
  • See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife during the cruise. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide engaging and informative commentary throughout. When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic - always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. From a dry comfortable vantage point on board the coach or vessel, this landscape is spectacular. 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.
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!
  • 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!
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Cancellation notes
  • 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
  • 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
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  • to: '64'
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  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • ---
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'
Booking Cutoff Unit
  • minutes
_
Multiday
  • false
_
Valid Unit
  • minutes
_
Confirmation Necessary
  • false
_