Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Inclusions

• Full day Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise and Coach package from Queenstown
• Luxury launch cruise across Lake Manapouri and coach trip over Wilmot Pass
• Three hour full length cruise of Doubtful Sound on a modern, spacious catamaran with excellent viewing
• Wildlife viewing opportunities including fur seals, dolphins and rare Fiordland crested penguin
• Expert commentary
• Interpretation hand-out sheets in 5 languages: English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese
• Dedicated nature guide with specialist knowledge of flora and fauna
• Complimentary tea and coffee on board

Itinerary

• On boarding a luxury coach in Queenstown, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Manapouri
• Then cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm before boarding a coach and crossing the alpine route of Wilmot Pass through some of Fiordland’s most dense rainforest. On reaching Deep Cove, board a modern catamaran vessel, the Patea Explorer for a three hour cruise exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord
• There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and mountains all the way out to the Tasman Sea
• It is home to bottlenose dolphins and fur seals and when in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. An on-board nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region’s history, flora and fauna provides detailed interpretation in English with a roving microphone

Extras

• Picnic lunch. This must be pre-ordered with the operator directly (cut off at 4pm on the day before travel)
• Snacks are available for purchase on board only i.e. chips, chocolate, biscuits etc (cash only)
• RealNZ is now cashless, please be prepared to make cashless payments onboard

Highlights

• Cruise across the crystal clear Lake Manapouri to West Arm
• Coach trip through Fiordland's rainforest and over Wilmot Pass
• 3 hour cruise on Doubtful Sound, a pristine, beautiful fiord
• View rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and hidden inlets
• Spot dolphins, fur seals and the rare Fiordland crested penguins
• Dedicated nature guide
• Expert commentary
• Doubtful Sound is 3 times longer than Milford Sound
• Luxury coach transfers from Queenstown

Time

• Tours depart Queenstown daily

Departure Location

• RealNZ Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street
• Some hotel pick ups are offered for this tour and are available from most centrally located Queenstown hotels. If a hotel pick up is required, please contact the operator 48hrs prior to departure to arrange pick up location.

What To Bring

• Non-slip shoes/boots
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm sweater/fleece jacket
• Sunscreen/sunglasses
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• RealNZ is now cashless, please be prepared to make cashless payments onboard

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
• Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction