Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Doubtful Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Take in the scenery and wildlife aboard our comfortable catamaran. Our on board nature guides will be giving an informative commentary throughout the journey.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Stop At: Lake Manapouri, New Zealand
Cruise across Lake Manapouri to the Wilmot Pass. Take in the amazing mountain scenery from on board a modern catamaran.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Board your coach in Te Anau and enjoy a short 30-minute journey through the rolling countryside to Manapouri.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
Board one of our luxury coaches in Te Anau to begin your tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Manapouri, Manapouri, Southland Region, South Island
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.
Duration: 50 minutes
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85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
9 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Cruise maximum capacity: 135 people
Most travelers can participate
Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the Real Journeys 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
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : JaneMLondon
Absolutely beautiful. A very full day, even from Te Anau, involving 2 coaches and 2 boats but so worth it to experience the views and the tranquility. There was loads of room on the boat, a great commentator and you could buy food/drinks on board if you wanted or take your own. All staff super friendly and professional. Particularly special to go up the side channels and also out to the meeting point with the sea. We benefitted from good weather, but it would be a great trip anyway.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Edna_R
Cruising the Doubtful Sound is a very special experience.. the whole journey is very smooth, staffs are very friendly.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : R6621DDpaulm
Excellent!! Great staff and what a place that the one boat had to itself!!
It would have been amazing but with blue sky, a couple of Dolphin displays and out into the sea for a little seal watching, it really was spectacular!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Elna_R
Absolutely magnificent! Impossible to get to Doubtful Sound on your own. This tour was unforgettable! Well worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Terry_T
A wonderful day providing an insight into nature’s rawness and beauty at its very best.
Tour facilities were of a very high standard along with great commentary.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : S6082XNdavidf
A superb trip that I cannot praise too highly. The journey to Doubtful is amazing, the scenery is awesome and the staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Richard_V
The moments of silence on Doubtful sound on a perfectly beautiful day. I was able to just focus both inwards and outwards on the beauty of this part of New Zealand
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : James_C
Very satisfying full-day experience! Don’t force me to say more—as you just forced me to do or I will never fill out another evaluation from you. Shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : Anita_C
Beautiful scenery and commentary! We started our day with a van ride to Manapouri, then a 45 minute boat ride across the lake and a coach bus to the dock to catch our boat to the fiords! Great sites all along our journey!!A definite must-see in the South Island!
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Posted On : 2024-03-21
Posted By : GrahamH4
From the crossing of Lake Manapouri, the bus across Wilmot Pass to the actual cruise - it was an amazing experience.
The staff were helpful and friendly, the food was great and the boat was excellent.
Doubtful Sound is a breathtakingly beautiful, untouched part of the world. And then there were the dolphins - what a marvellous creature, sheer delight.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
