From Queenstown: Premium Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip
ID: GYG179873-274139
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
12:45 hours
Description
Visit Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Queenstown. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, journey over Wilmot Pass, and discover the Fiordland National Park on a 2.75-hour cruise.
Visit Doubtful Sound on a full-day trip from Queenstown. You will board a luxury bus and travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, through the rolling countryside to Manapouri. Enjoy informative commentary along the way from your friendly driver. From Manapouri, you will cruise across the crystal waters of Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Then board a coach to cross the alpine route of the Wilmot Pass, through some of Fiordland National Park’s most dense rainforest.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will climb aboard a modern catamaran for a 2.75-hour cruise, exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord. See waterfalls, rainforest, mountains, and wildlife. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide you with engaging and informative commentary throughout. You will be treated to the sound of silence when the vessel’s engines are turned off. Experience floating on the fiord, with only the rush of waterfalls and birdsong to break the silence.
Bring your own lunch, or you may purchase snacks on board in the vessel’s cafes. If you would like to preorder a picnic lunch, you may contact the local partner directly after booking.
When it rains in Fiordland, the landscape is especially dramatic. The scenery is spectacular, and you will stay dry and comfortable from your vantage point on the catamaran.
At the end of your cruise, return over Wilmot Pass by coach and cruise across Lake Manapouri before the bus journey back to Queenstown.
Highlights
- Discover Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Queenstown
- Travel by luxury bus and enjoy informative commentary from your friendly driver
- Cruise across Lake Manapouri and journey over Wilmot Pass to reach the fiord
- Explore the waterways of the serene and isolated fiord on a 2.75-hour cruise
- Be on the lookout for dolphins, seals, and even penguins
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that during the survey the Patea Explorer will be substituted with another vessel
• It is recommended to bring clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather
• Please note that the cafes onboard the vessel only accept cash
• Drinks from the licensed bar are not included
• Complimentary tea and coffee onboard
• Food will not be provided
• It's possible to preorder a picnic lunch (please contact the local partner directly)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure at the Visitor Centre, 37 Camp Street, Queenstown.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
