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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise with Lake Manapouri and Wilmot Pass from Te Anau
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise with Lake Manapouri and Wilmot Pass from Te Anau

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9 hours
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9 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$689.40NZ$766Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$344.70
All taxes and fees included

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9 hours
NZ$689.40NZ$766Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$344.70
All taxes and fees included
9 hours
NZ$689.40NZ$766Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$344.70
All taxes and fees included

Overview

The tour begins in Te Anau with boarding a coach for a 10-minute ride, followed by a 30-minute drive through countryside to reach Lake Manapouri. At Lake Manapouri, participants board a modern catamaran for a 50-minute cruise across the lake to Wilmot Pass, offering views of the surrounding mountains. From Wilmot Pass, the tour includes a stop to explore Fiordland’s dense rainforest and alpine moss gardens, highlighting the area's wilderness environment. After this stop, the tour continues with a 2-hour 45-minute cruise through Doubtful Sound, featuring live commentary on board and passage through some of the fiord’s most dramatic and natural scenery. The coach used throughout the tour has air conditioning. The total duration of the tour is approximately 9 hours. Food and drinks are not included, so participants should bring their own if desired. The tour operates in all weather conditions, and comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, and warm clothing are recommended.

Highlights

Coach ride from Te Anau to Manapouri
Cruise across Lake Manapouri on a catamaran
Stop to view Fiordland rainforest and alpine moss gardens
2-hour 45-minute Doubtful Sound cruise with live commentary
Air-conditioned coach included
Total tour duration about 9 hours

What's included

Air conditioning on the coach
Doubtful Sound cruise included
Live commentary during the boat cruises
Cruise across Lake Manapouri included

What's not included

Food and drinks are not included

Itinerary

1

Doubtful Sound Cruise

The main cruise lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes on Doubtful Sound. Passengers travel by boat through the sound’s dramatic landscape while receiving live commentary from nature guides.

165 min

2

Lake Manapouri

A 50-minute catamaran cruise crosses Lake Manapouri en route to Wilmot Pass. The boat is modern and provides views of the surrounding mountains.

50 min

3

Lake Te Anau

The coach travels approximately 30 minutes through rolling countryside from Te Anau to Manapouri.

30 min

4

Te Anau

The tour begins with a 10-minute boarding and departure from Te Anau on a luxury coach.

10 min

5

Manapouri

The first boat segment of the trip starts here with a 50-minute catamaran cruise across Lake Manapouri.

50 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Suitable for all fitness levels
The cruise boat can hold up to 135 people
During surveys, the Patea Explorer may be replaced by another vessel from the Real Journeys fleet
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The tour operates in all weather conditions; appropriate clothing is required
Comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, and warm clothing are recommended
Total
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