RealNZ - Doubtful Sound Wilderness Coach & Cruise from Te Anau

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Discover remote wilderness, glacial carved valleys and cascading waterfalls on a Doubtful Sound Day Cruise with RealNZ.

Discover remote wilderness, glacial carved valleys and cascading waterfalls on a Doubtful Sound Day Cruise with RealNZ.

Highlights

  • Lake cruise across picturesque Lake Manapouri
  • Coach trip over the epic Wilmot Pass through Fiordlandโ€™s rainforest
  • 3-hour cruise through the remote waterways of Doubtful Sound
  • Insightful commentary by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide
  • Wildlife viewing, including dolphins, fur seals and penguins

Departing from Te Anau, you'll take a relaxing scenic coach journey to Manapouri, where we'll board our first vessel and cruise across the lakes calm clear waters.

After disembarking at the West Arm of the lake, you'll be invited onto our coach to experience an epic journey over Wilmot Pass which will take us through Fiordland's dense rainforest and deep into the sound.

Upon arrival at the sound, you'll be welcomed onto our purpose built vessel and begin a truly mesmerizing 3 hour cruise of New Zealand's deepest fiord.

Be in awe of the sounds rugged peaks, untouched rainforests and stunning hidden inlets.

Have your camera at the ready as your knowledgeable guides point out the local wildlife along the way, including dolphins, fur seals and possibly even penguins!

An awe-inspiring journey, away from the crowds, that will allow you to immerse yourself in nature in its finest form.

Adult $349.00
Adult 9.45am $411.00
Adult 6.45am $371.00
Child 6.45am $197.00 (5 to 14yrs)
Child 9.45am $217.00 (5 to 14yrs)
Infant $10.00 (0 - 4 years)

What's included

  • Cruise across crystal clear Lake Manapouri to West Arm
  • Coach trip through Fiordlandโ€™s rainforest and over Wilmot Pass
  • Dedicated nature guide
  • Luxury return coach transfers from Te Anau

Duration

  • Allow approximately 9 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • RealNZ Visitor Centre
  • 85 Lakefront Drive
  • Te Anau

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Pick ups: The pick up location for this tour is the RealNZ Visitor Centre, Lakefront Drive, Te Anau.

    Check In: Please check in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure.

  • Child rates apply for 5 - 15 years, Infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge but MUST be added to your booking under additional information, as all passengers require a ticket.

Available Bookings from 7 Oct to 20 Oct 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

  • Adult 9.45am$411.00
  • Child 9.45am$217.00
  • Infant$10.00

Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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penelopeh from New Zealand wrote on 14 July 2023

Brilliant trip

Superb day from the outset, excellent friendly staff, Ferry trip relaxing, great mountain scenery over Wilmott Pass then brilliant trip on Doubtful Sound with hundreds of water falls with the rain. Very gentle ride in Boat with informative commentary. A must do if in Te Anau.

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kpkwan from New Zealand wrote on 19 June 2023

Remarkable Cruise

๐ƒ๐จ๐ฎ๐›๐ญ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐’๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ - A must to visit. Join us as we share the beauty and enchantment of this remarkable voyage. As always, a video is featured at the end of the article. https://travelwithlens.com/doubtful-sound-cruise/

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tonyj from New Zealand wrote on 06 August 2024

Relax and Unwind after golf

First time to do this trip after 5 years tripping down to Te Anau for golf..... Staff were friendly, funny and service was excellent. Amazing scenery and great time of the year to travel as not fighting with crowds of people and plenty of room to stretch out on the boats.. Thoroughly recommend it!!

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Julie Innes from Australia wrote on 01 April 2024

Our trip to Doubtful Sound

Heading out to Doubtful Sound it was raining and we couldn't see a thing. The rain stopped and wow, the waterfalls were amazing. We had dolphins surfing in our wake and saw lots of seals on the rocks. A truly amazing experience with a very knowledgeable tour guide who was very informative and as excited as us to see so many waterfalls on the day

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Child 9.45am 5 to 14yrs

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*This option must be made together with another price type.
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