Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise - Real Journeys Queenstown
Doubtful Sound Cruise with optional Coach Transfers from Queenstown
Description
Doubtful Sound is a mind blowing fiordland located in a World Heritage area. The isolated fiordland of Doubtful shows nature in its rawest and most overwhelming form imaginable. Known for its rich abundance of flora and fauna it is the second largest fiord of the 14 within the Fiordland National Park, standing at three times the length of Milford Sound and ten times larger!
To access the isolated fiordland your adventure begins with a boat cruise across Lake Manapouri, followed by a coach ride over the Wilmot Pass where you can absorb the breathtaking sight which stands in front of you before descending into Deep Water Cove and boarding the catamaran for your three hour cruise.
The cruise provides you with dramatic views of Doubtfuls awe-inspiring scenery along with detailed commentary from the friendly and knowledgeable skippers who will highlight key viewing points to ensure that you don't miss a thing. As well as the scenery you will be treated to sightings of fur seals basking on the rocks, bottlenose dolphins frolicking alongside the ship and even the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin.
Trip Includes
- Optional return transfers from central Queenstown
- 45 min boat ride across Lake Manapouri
- 2 hours & 45 minutes luxury boat cruise on Doubtful Sound
Duration
- 8 hrs from Manapouri
- 10 hrs from Te Anau (includes short coach transfers)
- 12.5 hrs from Queenstown (includes coach transfers)
Departures
- 8am or 10am from Manapouri (9:45am only in winter)
- 7am or 9:30am from Te Anau (8:45am only on winter)
- 7:30am from Queenstown (returns by 7.30pm)
- Departs from Manapouri wharf (or from Te Anau or Queenstown accommodation)
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- You can self drive to Manapouri or get the coach from Queenstown (2.5hrs) or Te Anau (30 minutes)
- Children 4 years or under are free
- Dress warmly for the cruise boat & don't forget your camera
- Free tea and coffee is available on the cruise boat
- Doubtful Sound overnight cruises are available (Oct - May only).These are very popular and we recommend booking several months in advance
- Ask us about the Real Journeys 20% Multi Purchase Discount off selected Real Journeys products
Normal Retail Prices
- Depart from Manapouri:
- adult NZD$299.00
- child (5-14yrs) NZD$80.00
- Depart from Te Anau:
- adult NZD$309.00
- child (5-14yrs) NZD$85.00
- Depart from Queenstown:
- adult NZD$319.00
- child (5-14 yrs) NZD$160.00
Important note: During this period of global travel restrictions, we will be doing our bit to help slow the spread, and will not be taking new bookings for activities and attractions. We will review this in line with developments released by the relevant authorities and update booking availability accordingly so that you can make travel plans for a later time. For any urgent matters, please contact us for the most efficient response. Thank you.
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