Doubtful Sound Sea Kayaking

Description

A day trip sea kayaking on Doubtful Sound is the perfect way to experience a small section of this remote wilderness in just one day. Journey across Lake Manapouri and the Wilmot Pass into Doubtful Sound to experience majestic peaks which rise out of the ocean and tower above you, contrasted by the glassy waters.

You will begin the day crossing the beautiful Lake Manapouri by ferry before boarding your coach which will take you across the Southern Alps, over the Wilmot Pass and down into Deep Cove where your kayaking adventure begins. During the trip you will enjoy 3 hours of paddling out on the fiord, exploring Deep Cove, Rolla Island and Olphert Cove before returning back to Manapouri. Your experienced and friendly guide for the day will provide you with commentary on the surroundings and how the area has been formed over years as well as hot drinks to keep you warm on your trip.

Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park, is home to unique birds, seals, dolphins and the extremely rare Fiordland Crested Penguin that are encountered on Rolla Island as you paddle around the shoreline. Kayaking is a great way to get up close to the wildlife and to capture rare and unique photo opportunities.

Trip Includes

• Lake Manapouri ferry & Wilmot Pass coach
• 3 hours kayaking in Doubtful Sound
• Experienced & personable guides with a maximum of 8 per group
• Hot drinks provided

Duration

• Allow a full day

Departures

• Tour departs at 7 am from Manapouri (returns 5:15 pm)
• Departs from Pearl Harbour, Manapouri or return transfers available from Te Anau accommodation
• Operates in Summer only (Dec-Feb)

Other Information

• You must be water confident & moderately fit to participate in the tour
• The minimum age is 16 years old
• If we can not kayak due to weather conditions the kayaking may be substituted with a 3 hour boat cruise
• We provide all specialist attire designed to keep you warm & dry. Thermal top, leggings, wetsuit vest, fleece top, paddle jacket, lifejacket, spray deck, fleece hat, paddling gloves, dry bags, double kayaks & paddles, group safety gear & hot drinks
• Bring with you a camera (at your own risk), swimwear to wear under thermals, shorts, soft shoes or sandals which will get wet, change of clothes & footwear, rain jacket, lunch, warm socks, towel, sunblock, sunglasses, hat, insect repellent, water bottle & a bag for your wet clothes

*** This tour is currently unavailable, check out an alternative Fiordland kayaking trip HERE ***

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