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Lake Te Anau: 3-Hour Boat Cruise with Guided Walk

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Lake Te Anau: 3-Hour Boat Cruise with Guided Walk
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Top rated
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
127 reviews

Experience an unforgettable boat cruise to Lake Te Anau on board “Faith”, an historic motor yacht. Enjoy a guided walk around the Fiordland National Park and a delicious morning or afternoon tea of canapés and drinks along the way.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Elena – United Arab Emirates

It was amazing! We enjoyed every minute of this tour. The crew took such a good care and we felt so special and welcomed. Thank you so much! It was such a magical day!

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Henry – Ireland

A brilliant cruise. Adam and Megan were fantastic hosts and made us feel very welcome on board. They were extremely knowledgeable and encouraged everyone to feel a part of the crew. Very worthwhile and highly recommended.

Highlights

  • Cruise Lake Te Anau on "Faith", a historic motor yacht built in 1935
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Hidden Lakes in Fiordland National Park
  • Learn all about the vessel from your expert crew
  • Enjoy a freshly prepared tea and indulge in complimentary drinks

Full description

Your tour will begin when you arrive at the historic wharf of Lake Te Anau 5, where you'll be greeted by your crew and welcomed aboard “Faith”. You'll then receive a personalized briefing about safety onboard the ship and what to expect during the cruise. 

Once onboard, you’ll be free to roam around and your crew will offer you a drink and a chat during the 40-minute journey to the Hidden Lakes wharf. During this time, you’ll learn about the history of your cruise ship, the vessel’s journey from Scotland in the 1980s and its Royal Navy service during WW2.

Upon arrival at the Hidden Lakes, experience a guided walking tour of Fiordland National Park of roughly 45 minutes, and learn about the surrounding flora and fauna from your guide. Once back at the wharf, enjoy a selection of canapés and desserts in the calm of the cove. Finally, sit back and enjoy the journey home or visit the engine room to take a turn behind the wheel.

Includes

  • Boat cruise
  • Expert crew
  • Guided walking tour
  • Morning or afternoon tea and drinks

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Meeting point

Meet your crew on the historic Te Anau wharf 10 minutes before your departure time. The wharf is located on the waterfront behind the visitor's center at the end of the main street.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof camera
  • Jacket

Know before you go

  • Kindly make any dietary requirements known in advance and they will be catered to

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 127 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Elena – United Arab EmiratesApril 17, 2025 – Verified booking
It was amazing! We enjoyed every minute of this tour. The crew took such a good care and we felt so special and welcomed. Thank you so much! It was such a magical day!
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Henry – IrelandMarch 21, 2025 – Verified booking
A brilliant cruise. Adam and Megan were fantastic hosts and made us feel very welcome on board. They were extremely knowledgeable and encouraged everyone to feel a part of the crew. Very worthwhile and highly recommended.
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Scott – United StatesMarch 17, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a wonderful adventure on lake Te Anau. The captain Adam and crew took wonderful care of us making us feel like special guests on their lovely boat. We will be back.

Product ID: 168227

Activity provider:Fiordland Historic Cruises

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