Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau
Description
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens before joining the 2-hour 45-minute Doubtful Sound Cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Take in the scenery and wildlife aboard our comfortable catamaran. Our on board nature guides will be giving an informative commentary throughout the journey.
Cruise across Lake Manapouri to the Wilmot Pass. Take in the amazing mountain scenery from on board a modern catamaran.
Board your coach in Te Anau and enjoy a short 30-minute journey through the rolling countryside to Manapouri.
Board one of our luxury coaches in Te Anau to begin your tour.
Your first stage of the journey ends in Manapouri, and will continue from here with a 50 minute catamaran cruise across the townships stunning lake.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise maximum capacity: 135 people
- Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the RealNZ fleet
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket and warm clothing
Reviews(328)
We had a lovely day out on the boat it was a nice day and the water was nice and flat so was smooth couldn't have asked for a better day . And Tony the bus driver on the bus was a very funny as guy he made the trip very enjoyable
An unforgettable day! Friendly, knowledgeable and funny tour guides with comfortable coaches and boats. We had the fiord all to ourselves and got up and close with waterfalls and wildlife.
Incredible place to see - high snowy peaks towering over the sound, mountains straight out of water. The trip was comfortable with lots of explanations of the landscape and history. Super helpful staff!
One of the best days of our holiday. An early start from Te Anau was well worth it for to catch the first ferry and then take the coach overland to the terminal for the boat trip on the sound. There were hardly any other vessels around and the captain stopped the engines for a brief while to allow us to absorb the natural sounds of the sea and wildlife while marvelling at the glorious scenery. Dolphins with their young ones swam close by and we saw seals on the rocks out near the Tasman Sea. A couple of albatross followed the wake behind us for a while but not close enough to photograph.
Great day out a lot of travel to get there. We traveled from Te Anau by bus to the ferry then 1 1/4 hour bus to boat. 2 3/4 hours on boat then bus to ferry, then bus back. Exhausting. Great scenery & comentry.
The surroundings were beautiful and the cruise was smooth and well organised but the tour guides left out any mention of indigenous place names, stories or even the fact that this place was inhibited prior to colonisation. As a pakeha it would have felt respectful to at least mention this aspect once. This would also benefit overseas travellers and enhance their experience of our diverse and beautiful country.
It was a great experience, we had a beautiful day, use a product against sandflies. The only thing we didn't understand is that we went back with a much smaller boat, which was less comfertable. That was the only thing we didn't like. But nevertheless a beautiful experience. Greetings.
A big day out with endless beauty and wow at every turn. This tour showcased this majestic island and the history of it's discovery and inhabitance.
Super on time bus departure. There are snacks and coffee/drinks on board every boat so no need to really pack your own or pre order. Views are amazing. Bus driver was funny as hell! He could be a part time comedian. Educational and beautiful. Pray for rain!
Extremely well organised. Well worth the effort to discover this natural beauty. I’ve done Milford sound so thought I’d try doubtful. Way less busy !
