3 Day Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise and Glowworm Tour from Queenstown

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Queenstown to Te Anau and visit the luminous Glowworm Caves⌄

   Queenstown to Te Anau Coach. Following the shores of Lake Wakatipu south the Remarkable mountain range towers over you as you approach township of Kingston. Then into Southland and rolling fertile farm country. Crossing the rolling tussock lands you pass through Mossburn, the deer capital of New Zealand and into Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park.

   Your Te Anau Glowworm Cave adventure begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau on board the new luxury catamaran, Luminosa, to the western side of the lake. Upon arrival there is time to view informative displays at Cavern House before the friendly guides invite you to accompany them underground in small groups. As you explore by path and small boat, your senses will be overwhelmed. Observe how the rushing water sculpts the rock formations, before gliding through silent darkness to the glowworm grotto. The delicate incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms is a magical sight.

   Overnight: This includes a 3 star accommodation. Walking distance from the Te Anau shops.

2. 2Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise⌄

   Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise from Te Anau. Travel from Te Anau to Manapouri by Real Journeys coach to board the Fiordland Navigator for a very special dinner, bed and breakfast wilderness experience on Doubtful Sound. The purpose-built vessel accommodates passengers either in private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or in quad-share bunk-style compartments with shared bathroom facilities. The vessel has spacious deck areas for viewing the wild scenery and wildlife of Doubtful Sound. Of particular interest, if sighted, are fur seals, dolphins, and in season, rare penguins. Activities include kayaking and excursions in the tender vessels (stabicraft) to explore the coastline. Departing Manapouri at 12:30 you enjoy a short cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and after a coach trip over Wilmot Pass, you will board the Fiordland Navigator at Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound. After the day's activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet meal in the spacious dining saloon before heading to bed. After enjoying the sunrise in the sound a hearty breakfast awaits before your journey back to Manapouri where you disembark at around midday.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel · Dinner: Three-course buffet dinner prepared by on-board chef

   Overnight: Overnight onboard the Fiordland Navigator in Doubtful Sound

3. 3Manapouri to Queenstown by coach⌄

   RealNZ Coach from Manapouri to Queenstown. Your Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise returns to Manapouri at midday. Crossing the rolling tussock lands, you pass through Mossburn, the deer capital of New Zealand. On the southern shore of Lake Wakatipu sits Kingston, home to the classic steam train, The Kingston Flyer. Following the lake north, the Remarkable Mountain Range towers over you as you approach the adventure capital of Queenstown.

   Meals: Breakfast: A cooked and continental breakfast prepared by the on-board chef