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From Queenstown: Premium Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip

4.7  / 5
129 reviews
Activity provider:RealNZ
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From Queenstown: Premium Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip

Activity provider:RealNZ
4.7  / 5
129 reviews
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From US$ 172.44 per person

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In the heart of Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound is New Zealand at its untouched best. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, coach over the Wilmot Pass and explore Doubtful Sound on a 3-hour cruise.

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Duration 765 minutes
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Experience

Highlights
  • Discover Doubtful Sound on a day trip from Queenstown
  • Travel by luxury bus and enjoy informative commentary from your friendly driver
  • Enjoy a licensed bar onboard, with hot and cold food options
  • Explore the waterways of the serene and isolated fiord on a 3 hour cruise
  • Be on the lookout for dolphins, seals, and even penguins
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Visit Doubtful Sound on a full-day trip from Queenstown. 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 driver.

From Manapouri, 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, climb aboard a modern catamaran for a 3-hour cruise, exploring the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord. See waterfalls, rainforests, mountains, and wildlife. Your knowledgeable nature guides will provide you with engaging and informative commentary throughout. 

You'll 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 purchase snacks on board in the vessel’s cafes. If you would like to preorder a picnic lunch, feel free to contact the activity provider 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.

Includes
  • Round-trip coach transport between Queenstown and Manapouri
  • Round-trip cruise across Lake Manapouri
  • Round-trip journey across Wilmot Pass through the rainforest
  • 3-hour cruise of Doubtful Sound
  • Commentary by drivers and nature guides
  • Food and drinks available for purchase
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Please arrive 15 minutes before departure at the RealNZ Visitor Centre, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown.

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellent
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Please note that during 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
  • It's possible to preorder a picnic lunch (please contact the local partner directly)
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 129 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Very very impressive scenery, blue skies, the ocean. Everything was very well organized, staff is very friendly and attentive, it is quite a long day though. And you don’t stop for a quick photo on the first (and then last) bit on the bus, which is a bit disappointing considering the amazing landscape.

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March 30, 2023

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I went on numerous small and larger scale tours in New Zealand, and this was by far the best. The guides on each of the coaches we rode on, were amazing. Full of tons of local color that I never got in years of living in New Zealand. I absolutely recommend this company with the most highest of Commendations

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February 26, 2023

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Sally – United StatesVerified booking

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What made the experience so good, was having good staff who were only too happy to look after you but also they shared their knowledge of their surroundings with a very clear and friendly voice so that you could absorb as much information as possible. Great trip.

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