This kayak tour is like no other as you experience the famous Doubtful Sound and see remarkable landscapes, rainforest and spectacular mountains. Keep your eyes peeled for unique encounters with birds, seals and dolphins and even on occasion the Fiordland Crested Penguin!
Begin the tour with coach transfers from Manapouri where you will travel by ferry and then coach over the stunning Lake Manapouri and Southern Alps. From here, you will enter the water and spend 3 hours kayaking. See Deep Cove, Rolla Island and Olphert Cove before returning home. A moderate level of fitness is required.
Hot drinks and snacks are provided but you will need to bring your own lunch. Experience Doubtful Sound from a different perspective with this unbelievable full day kayak tour.
Book online today to secure your spot on this popular tour exploring the Doubtful Sound!
Inclusions
- Experience the stunning Lake Manapouri by ferry then, by coach, cross the Southern Alps over the Wilmot Pass into Deep Cove
- Explore Doubtful Sound with 3 hours of paddling around the fiord exploring Deep Cove, Rolla Island and over to Olphert Cove before returning to base
- Doubtful Sound is frequently visited and is home to a high population of wildlife. The Doubtful Sound Kayaking tour offers the opportunity to encounter unique birds, seals and dolphins. Not to mention the very rare Fiordland Crested Penguin, which sometimes spotted paddling by the Rolla Island shoreline
- Hot drinks and a small snack pack is provided
- Small groups with a maximum of 8
- Fun, friendly and experienced guide
- Coach transfers available from Manapouri
Exclusions
- Please bring your own lunch
Highlights
- Doubtful Sound is frequently visited and is home to a high population of wildlife. The Doubtful Sound Kayaking tour offers the opportunity to encounter unique birds, seals and dolphins. Not to mention the very rare Fiordland Crested Penguin, which sometimes spotted paddling by the Rolla Island shoreline
Time
- Season 18 Nov - 22 Dec / 26 Dec - 28 Feb Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only
- From Manapouri at 6.55am
Duration
- 7 - 8 hours, duration is dependant on the kayaking pace of the group
Location
- Manapouri, exact departure location closest to your accommodation will be confirmed by the operator
What To Bring
- Swimsuit or underwear (to wear under thermals)
- Shorts
- Soft shoes or sandals (will get wet)
- Change of clothes/footwear
- Rain Jacket
- Warm socks
- Towel
- Sunblock/sunhat/sunglasses
- Medications
- Insect repellent
- Camera (own risk)
- Water bottle
- Bag for wet gear
- Lunch
Terms And Conditions
- Competence in water and moderate fitness required
- All departures are subject to weather and minimum numbers
- No departures on Christmas Day (25 December)
- Minimum age 16 years
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
Luke Taylor
Go Orange
Go Beyond with Go Orange! We want you to connect with the real New Zealand and go a little deeper than the average tourist. Take home stories that no one else can tell and photos that no one else has taken.
“Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy whilst on tour. Don't forget to pack the sun protection, including sunhat and sunscreen.”
