Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri Discount Tickets

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri image
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri image
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri image
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri image
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri image

Get your discount tickets for the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri, save up to 9% !

Overview

Experience an 8-hour day trip into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the heart of Fiordland National Park, while nature guides answer questions and point out landmarks. This fiord is home to bottlenose dolphins and fur seals - both are often seen. In season, you may even catch a glimpse of the rare Fiordland crested penguins. Explore Doubtful Sound's vast waterways on board a luxurious vessel. A highlight is experiencing the unique 'Sound of Silence', where you hear only birdsong while floating on the fiord with the engines turned off. If you wish to pre-order a picnic lunch, please contact the supplier directly after you have made your booking. Please be sure you arrive 20 minute before departure to check in.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.

Redemption Instructions

• Departure Point: 64 Waiau Street, Pearl Harbour, Manapouri. Please check in 20 minutes prior to departure. • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, warm clothing, and a rain jacket or hat, as necessary

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Enjoy a 45-minute scenic cruise across the stunning, island-studded Lake Manapouri. This peaceful journey offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush rainforest, setting the stage for the wilderness ahead.
Duration: 45 mins
2. Disembark at West Arm and board a coach for the 45-minute drive over Wilmot Pass, ascending 671 meters through dense rainforest. This extraordinary road, flanked by towering peaks, provides stunning views of Pātea Doubtful Sound when conditions permit. On clear days, the panoramic vista is unforgettable; on misty days, the fiord takes on an ethereal, mysterious beauty. Be sure to pause for photos and appreciate whatever nature reveals.
Duration: 45 mins
3. Doubtful Sound, one of New Zealand's most remote fiords, offers a rare wilderness few get to experience, made accessible through our unforgettable single-day adventure. Cruise along Doubtful Sound’s 40km stretch of pristine waterways surrounded by untouched nature, towering peaks and powerful waterfalls. In New Zealand’s deepest fiord, you’re exploring the home of abundant native wildlife, like bottlenose dolphins, NZ fur seals, and Fiordland crested penguins. Experience one of the most expansive and awe-inspiring fiords in this epic wilderness.
Duration: 120 mins
4. You then begin your return route
Duration: 45 mins
5. Sit back and relax on the way aboard a stunning cruise back to the Manapouri visitor centre
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Live commentary on board

Exclusion

Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, warm clothing, and a rain jacket or hat, as necessary

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please note: During survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel from the RealNZ fleet

Supplied by RealNZ

Reviews

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3 stars
18
2 stars
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