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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Manapouri

Lake, rainforest pass, then three hours on a fiord that gets almost no one.

Una excursión de 7,5 horas a Doubtful Sound desde Manapouri: crucero por el lago Manapouri, cruce de Wilmot Pass en bus y tres horas en el Sound buscando delfines, focas y pingüinos. Salidas diarias.

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Resumen

Doubtful Sound is longer, deeper and far quieter than Milford, and it takes three legs to reach, which is exactly why it is quiet. This is the day trip that starts at Manapouri rather than Queenstown, so you skip the long coach ride and get the good bits: the lake, the pass and the fiord.

Check in at the visitor centre at 64 Waiau Street, Pearl Harbour, on the Manapouri lakefront. The first leg is a 45 minute cruise across Lake Manapouri to West Arm. From there a coach climbs 45 minutes over Wilmot Pass through Fiordland rainforest and drops to the fiord. Then you board a purpose-built catamaran and cruise the length of the Sound and its arms, with a nature guide on commentary. Fur seal sightings are reasonably common; bottlenose dolphins and Fiordland crested penguins show up when they feel like it. Big glass windows inside for the rain, which is when the waterfalls come out, and a licensed bar with snacks and drinks. Then the pass and the lake in reverse.

It departs daily from Manapouri, 30 minutes from Te Anau and 2.5 to 3 hours from Queenstown, and you need your own way to the lakefront. Lunch is not included: pre-order a picnic lunch by 8pm the day before, buy from the café at Manapouri before you leave, or bring your own. Suits all ages. Bring a waterproof jacket, warm layers, non-slip shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Por qué te va a encantar

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    Daily departures from Pearl Harbour, Manapouri

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    Crucero de 45 minutos por el lago Manapouri hasta West Arm

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    45 minute coach over Wilmot Pass through rainforest

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    Cruise the length of Doubtful Sound and its arms

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    Nature guide commentary on board

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    Fur seals, bottlenose dolphins, crested penguins

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    Licensed bar and snacks on the catamaran

Itinerario de un vistazo

1 Check-in · Pearl Harbour, Manapouri

Check in at the visitor centre at 64 Waiau Street at least 30 minutes before departure. Pick up lunch from the café if you have not pre-ordered.

1 Leg 1, 45 min · Lake Manapouri to West Arm

Cruise across the lake to the West Arm wharf.

1 Leg 2, 45 min · Over Wilmot Pass

Coach through Fiordland rainforest over Wilmot Pass then down to the fiord.

1 Leg 3 · Doubtful Sound cruise

Board the catamaran and cruise the length of the fiord and its arms with the nature guide on commentary, watching for seals, dolphins and penguins. Bar and snacks on board.

1 Return · Pass and lake in reverse

Coach back over Wilmot Pass and the boat back across Lake Manapouri to Pearl Harbour.

Qué incluye

✓ Qué incluye

  • Return cruise across Lake Manapouri
  • Return coach over Wilmot Pass
  • Doubtful Sound cruise on a purpose-built catamaran
  • Nature guide commentary
  • Indoor lounge with large windows and outdoor decks

✕ No incluye

  • ✕Transporte a Manapouri
  • ✕Lunch (pre-order a picnic lunch by 8pm the day before, or bring your own)
  • ✕Drinks and snacks from the onboard bar
  • ✕Seguro de viaje

Preguntas frecuentes sobre este viaje

  • ¿Dónde hago el check-in y con cuánta anticipación?
    At the visitor centre at 64 Waiau Street, Pearl Harbour, on the Manapouri lakefront, at least 30 minutes before your departure. Manapouri is about 30 minutes drive from Te Anau and 2.5 to 3 hours from Queenstown, and there is no transport included on this version, so allow for that.

  • ¿Qué debo llevar?
    A waterproof jacket and warm layers, because the fiord is cooler than the lake and Fiordland rain is heavy. Non-slip shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent for the sandflies, a camera, any personal medication and your lunch.

  • ¿Incluye el almuerzo?
    No. Pre-order a picnic lunch when you book, which closes at 8pm the day before, or buy something at the café at Manapouri before departure, or bring your own. The boat has a licensed bar and sells snacks and drinks.

  • Will I see wildlife?
    The operator says fur seal sightings are reasonably common, and bottlenose dolphins and Fiordland crested penguins are regulars. Nothing is guaranteed; the nature guide looks for them the whole cruise.

  • ¿Qué pasa si hay mal tiempo?
    Rain is normal in Fiordland and the operator treats it as part of the show: the waterfalls run hardest in a downpour and mist on the water is its own thing. The boat has a large indoor lounge with big windows. The trip is weather dependent and the operator decides on the day.

  • ¿Qué tan en forma necesito estar?
    Not at all. It is boat, coach, boat, with short walks between them. Any age.

  • Is there a toilet and is seasickness a problem?
    Doubtful Sound is sheltered fiord water rather than open sea, and the boat is a purpose-built catamaran. Bring your usual remedy if you are prone. Toilet details are not published; the lake and fiord boats are large passenger vessels and there are stops at Manapouri and West Arm.

  • ¿Cuál es la política de cancelación?
    Las condiciones de cancelación de este viaje las define el operador y se confirman en tu voucher de reserva. Los reembolsos siguen la política del operador: si ellos pueden reembolsar, nosotros también. Wanderlust gestiona el reembolso por ti, los reembolsos siguen las condiciones del operador 1:1 (incluso si el operador cancela) y nosotros hacemos el seguimiento por ti. Escríbenos para conocer las condiciones exactas día por día antes de reservar.

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Lo que dicen los viajeros

Reseñas de viajeros reales

Reseñas públicas del operador que realiza este tour en destino.

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"The boat trips were great (loved "Sounds of Silence" and being welcomed on the bridge on Doubtful Sound trip)."
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"I can only recommend the Doubtful Sound Day Cruise. From the first rate food available from the ‘Visitors Centre’ to the crews onboard the two immaculately presented boats and NZ’s unique and beautiful scenery."
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Keith B

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"I really appreciated how smooth and comfortable the ride was, and the cruise was the perfect way to finish the day. I had an amazing time, and thank you for such a memorable experience."
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