10 Things to do in Manapouri That You Shouldn't Miss

Doubtful Sound Kayak Full Day Tour is designed to maximise the time spent on the water of Doubtful Sound. Kayak with us and experience Doubtful Sound from Sea Level during your 4 hour Kayak from Deep Cove at the head of Doubtful Sound, followed by return water taxi. Your Kayak Adventure is the longest kayaking day tour of Doubtful Sound. During your 4 hour paddle you will journey up to 15km* into Doubtful Sound following Hall Arm, “The Sound of Silence”. We are a local company showing Doubtful Sound to 10 guests per adventure. This ensures a personal experience is provided by your Kayak Nature Guide. Meet us in Te Anau or Manapouri. Car parking is available. Your Doubtful Sound Journey includes a coach from Te Anau, relaxing cruise on Lake Manapouri and transport over spectacular Wilmot Pass into Deep Cove. Launch your kayak into Doubtful Sound at Deep Cove. Wildlife encounters may include Dolphins, Seals or Penguins. Your return to Deep Cove is via Water Taxi Cruise

Manapouri Lake Cruises offers boutique sunset cruises and charters on beautiful Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park. Cruise along unspoiled islands, stop in hidden coves to listen to native birds and a live piano recital with classical or other relaxing music while treated to a gourmet platter or choose to step ashore and follow us into the lush New Zealand bush. Join for a 1/2day charter; cruising along golden, sandy beaches and choose activities like, kayaking, fishing or guided bush walks all at your own pace. We tailor every trip to suit your interests and we do our best to make your day truly unforgettable.

Fiordland Expeditions is a cruise boat company offering either Overnight Cruise experiences in Doubtful Sound or Multi-day Live-aboard charters throughout Fiordland year round. We can offer scenic cruises throughout Fiordland which can include some fishing or scuba diving, or deer hunting and have some kayaks aboard so you can go for a paddle and explore in a more close up manner whilst we watch on. Our cruises have become sought after from people all over the globe and show off the beauty that Fiordland has to offer. From the mountain vistas to the seals and dolphins, to the albatross at sea; there is plenty to explore and keep you entertained. This small family owned and operated business offers cruises to smaller groups of up to 12 on their two vessels based from Doubtful Sound in Fiordland, New Zealand. Our crews are friendly and attentive and knowledgeable and passionate. Your cruise with us will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.

Experience a unique overnight cruise on the beautiful and serene Doubtful Sound, set in the spectacular Fiordland National Park, one of our most scenic and awe-inspiring Sounds in New Zealand. Our overnight cruises are small (maximum 12 guests in 6 private cabins), personal and friendly and catering for those who want something a little more 'personal' as opposed to the run of the mill larger commercialized tours. Our company - Deep Cove Charter's - is Kiwi owned and operated and has been running Doubtful Sound overnight cruises since 2003. We (Diane and Chris Lemin) have lived in Manapouri for many, many years and as a result have a high level of local knowledge which will contribute towards a fantastic 'bucket list' experience for yourselves should you elect to treat yourself to an overnight cruise with us on our specifically designed boat SEAFINN. Doubtful Sound Charters are also available - ideal for diving and for personal and corporate groups.

Wild Wool Gallery is situated at Kepler Mountain View Alpacas, an alpaca farm on the outskirts of Lake Manapouri, Fiordland National Park. Jessie, the proprietor, is a fibre artist who works in her studio on the alapca farm hand felting bespoke fine alpaca wearable art pieces from her alpaca fibre. Visit to view the creations and own one of her unique one off art works.

Visit the 2 smallest bookshops in New Zealand. The smallest is for children selling second hand books, has a small library, also soft toys that children can take home for sleep overs. The bigger shop specializes in all topics relating to 45 South Degrees and Below. New and second hand, rare and specialist books. Open October through to April.

Cruise across island-studded Lake Manapouri and coach over Wilmot Pass. Then explore Doubtful Sound on a three-hour cruise with our nature guide on board the modern catamaran the Patea Explorer. Wildlife sightings are likely to include dolphins, seals and penguins. Discover the 'sound of silence', rugged peaks and explore the waterways of this serene and isolated fiord. Queenstown and Te Anau coach connections available. Daily departures, all year.