Doubtful Sound Winter Escape
It’s Back! May 2024
The wilderness of Fiordland is calling you, 4 nights of luxury including 2 nights in the world-famous Fiordland lodge and a 2 night Doubtful Sound Cruise.
Spend 2 nights at the luxurious Fiordland Lodge, where you’ll enjoy stunning views over Lake Te Anau and exceptional Kiwi service. Enjoy a hot tub and sauna experience overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains, daily cooked breakfasts and the option to enjoy several wilderness experiences (at an extra cost) or glorious nearby nature walks such as a section of the Kepler Track, or various short nature walks on the Milford Road through dense beech forest at the base of towering mountains.
You’ll also experience the dramatic beauty of Doubtful Sound on a two-night cruise in the fiord. Enjoy the option to kayak and get closer to the resident dolphins, penguins and fur seals. Enjoy dinner on board and a spot of stargazing (on a clear night). This cruise departs from and returns to the stunning Lake Manapouri, and includes a cruise across the lake and transport over Wilmot Pass to Doubtful Sound.
Winter is a stunning time to enjoy a Doubtful Sound Cruise with snow on the mountain peaks and much better stargazing opportunities! As this cruise is two nights, you’ll also have plenty of time to enjoy kayaking in the fiord.
Package Inclusions:
2 Nights Accommodation in a Lakeview Lodge Room at Fiordland Lodge
Including full cooked breakfast each morning, hot tub and sauna experience
Real NZ 2-Night Doubtful Sound Cruise in a Double or Twin-Share Cabin with Ensuite
A cruise through the full length of Doubtful Sound to the Tasman Sea (+ Lake Manapouri Cruise & Bus Journey Between), three course buffet dinners plus cooked and continental breakfasts prepared by an on-board chef, option to explore the shoreline by kayak or small boat included, specialist nature guide on board to provide insightful commentary
(Cruise leaves from Manapouri. Manapouri is 25 minutes’ drive from Fiordland Lodge)
An App-Based Travel Guide Compiled by The Road Trip
Including all our favourite expert tips for things to see and do and where to dine
May 2024 dates available only!
Still Only $2,990 NZD for 2!
- On some dates only deluxe lodge rooms will be available at Fiordland Lodge (upstairs rooms with a balcony and higher ceilings). These rooms are an extra $150 NZD per night.
We can add additional nights at Fiordland Lodge if you wish.
*The Doubtful Sound Cruise can be done before or night after the 2 nights accommodation at Fiordland Lodge, dependent on availability. Check in time for the cruise is 12:10pm for a 12:30pm sailing (from Real NZ Manapouri), so we recommend doing the cruise after staying at Fiordland Lodge, especially if you’re coming from Queenstown or elsewhere on day 1. Parking is available at Real NZ Manapouri overnight (uncovered).
*This package is best enjoyed with your own vehicle. Vehicle rental is not included.
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Learn more about Fiordland Lodge: Fiordland Lodge Secluded Luxury | The Road Trip New Zealand
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