From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip
🏎 Why We Picked This
gygCulture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
⚡ Race-week favourite — books out early
From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip
From $206 per person
About this experience
Explore the spectacular Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park on a day trip from Manapouri. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, admire the views of Wilmot Pass, and discover the waterways of Doubtful Sound.
Discover the beauty of Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park on a guided day trip from Manapouri. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, ride over Wilmot Pass, and admire the magical waterways of Doubtful Sound. Choose the early departure option for a half-day trip that includes a 2-hour cruise of Doubtful Sound's inner fjords, or choose the standard full-day trip that includes a 3-hour cruise of Doubtful Sound. Make a stop en route to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest. At Deep Cove, board the Patea Explorer, a purpose-built catamaran, for a 3-hour scenic cruise on Doubtful Sound. Admire waterfalls, rainforests, and mountains during the cruise. You might spot the resident pod of bottlenose dolphins, the colony of fur seals at the mouth of the fiord, or even rare Fiordland crested penguins. During the cruise, knowledgeable nature guides will provide informative commentary. Admire the views of rock faces with flowing waterfalls, mist hanging around the tops of the mountains, and gushing rivers and streams. At the end of your tour, return to the departure point in Manapouri.
Highlights
- ✓Experience a peaceful cruise across the crystal-clear Lake Manapouri to West Arm
- ✓Learn about the region's flora and fauna from a knowledgeable nature guide
- ✓Admire the spectacular views of Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park
- ✓Keep on the lookout for bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, or crested penguins
- ✓Discover the spectacular views of Wilmot Pass as you ride across on the bus
What's included
- ✓Round-trip cruise across Lake Manapouri
- ✓Round-trip bus journey across Wilmot Pass through the rainforest
- ✓3-hour cruise of Doubtful Sound
- ✓Guides
Not included
- ✕Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Good to know
Allow approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to drive to Manapouri from Queenstown and 30 minutes to drive to Manapouri from Te Anau It is recommended to bring clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather Only card payments are accepted for purchases onboard Be prepared for rainfall during your visit
Getting there
Check-in at the Real NZ Visitor Center in Manapouri.
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“Einfach ein total gelungener Tagesausflug. Tolle Guides, eine schöne Tour über den See, viele Infos auf den Busfahrten und ein überwältigender Doubtfull Sound! Wir hatten allerdings auch das richtige Wetter und wunderbares Licht. Meiner Meinung nach sollte man diese Tour unbedingt buchen!”
“The whole trip was great.”
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Einfach ein total gelungener Tagesausflug. Tolle Guides, eine schöne Tour über den See, viele Infos auf den Busfahrten und ein überwältigender Doubtfull Sound! Wir hatten allerdings auch das richtige Wetter und wunderbares Licht. Meiner Meinung nach sollte man diese Tour unbedingt buchen!
The whole trip was great.
Très belle croisière et paysages magnifiques