Scenic Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht on Lake Te Anau with Local Guide
by Fiordland Historic Cruises
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$330Overview
The tour begins at the wharf on 85 Lakefront Drive in Te Anau, where passengers meet the crew and receive a safety and activity briefing before boarding the historic motor yacht. The vessel sets out across the fresh waters of Lake Te Anau, heading toward the entrance of the South Fiord. During this approximately 40-minute cruise, a local guide provides live commentary about the surrounding wilderness areas, which remain largely untouched. After the cruise, passengers disembark for a guided walk lasting about 30 minutes through Fiordland National Park. The walk follows trails among ancient native trees, clear lakes, and rock formations shaped over millions of years, with the guide sharing information about the natural environment. Following the walk, passengers return to the motor yacht for the journey back to Te Anau, which takes another 40 minutes. On the return trip, guests may assist with hoisting the sails or relax while enjoying afternoon tea with light refreshments served on board. The tour concludes with a return to the original wharf, where passengers disembark to continue their plans. The total duration of the tour is three hours. Included are local guide services, live commentary on board, afternoon tea, light refreshments, and local taxes. Hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as gratuities, are not included. The tour is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility due to boarding and disembarking requirements. Passengers must be at least 18 years old, and any dietary requirements should be advised at the time of booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Guests meet the crew at the wharf located at 85 Lakefront Drive in Te Anau. After boarding the motor yacht, there is a safety and activity briefing before departure.
15 min
Lake Te Anau
The cruise sets off across the fresh waters of Lake Te Anau heading toward the entrance of the South Fiord. Passengers observe pristine wilderness areas along the way.
40 min
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
A comfortable guided walk follows through dramatic landscapes with ancient native trees, crystal-clear lakes, and rock faces shaped over millions of years.
30 min
Lake Te Anau
After the walk, the yacht sails back to Te Anau. Guests may help hoist the sails or relax while the crew attends to their needs.
40 min
Te Anau
The tour ends with a return to the original wharf in Te Anau where passengers disembark and the crew say goodbye.
10 min
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Scenic Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht on Lake Te Anau with Local Guide
by Fiordland Historic Cruises
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$330Overview
The tour begins at the wharf on 85 Lakefront Drive in Te Anau, where passengers meet the crew and receive a safety and activity briefing before boarding the historic motor yacht. The vessel sets out across the fresh waters of Lake Te Anau, heading toward the entrance of the South Fiord. During this approximately 40-minute cruise, a local guide provides live commentary about the surrounding wilderness areas, which remain largely untouched. After the cruise, passengers disembark for a guided walk lasting about 30 minutes through Fiordland National Park. The walk follows trails among ancient native trees, clear lakes, and rock formations shaped over millions of years, with the guide sharing information about the natural environment. Following the walk, passengers return to the motor yacht for the journey back to Te Anau, which takes another 40 minutes. On the return trip, guests may assist with hoisting the sails or relax while enjoying afternoon tea with light refreshments served on board. The tour concludes with a return to the original wharf, where passengers disembark to continue their plans. The total duration of the tour is three hours. Included are local guide services, live commentary on board, afternoon tea, light refreshments, and local taxes. Hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as gratuities, are not included. The tour is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility due to boarding and disembarking requirements. Passengers must be at least 18 years old, and any dietary requirements should be advised at the time of booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Guests meet the crew at the wharf located at 85 Lakefront Drive in Te Anau. After boarding the motor yacht, there is a safety and activity briefing before departure.
15 min
Lake Te Anau
The cruise sets off across the fresh waters of Lake Te Anau heading toward the entrance of the South Fiord. Passengers observe pristine wilderness areas along the way.
40 min
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
A comfortable guided walk follows through dramatic landscapes with ancient native trees, crystal-clear lakes, and rock faces shaped over millions of years.
30 min
Lake Te Anau
After the walk, the yacht sails back to Te Anau. Guests may help hoist the sails or relax while the crew attends to their needs.
40 min
Te Anau
The tour ends with a return to the original wharf in Te Anau where passengers disembark and the crew say goodbye.
10 min
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.