Doubtful Sound cruises start from here and there is a large parking lot provided for your vehicle. Reaching Doubtful Sound requires a multi-stage journey and you need an entire day to visit it. First, from this harbor, you have to take a 45-minute boat ride across the beautiful Lake Manapouri. This is then followed by a 30-minute bus ride over the scenic Wilmot Pass, where you’ll get a glimpse of the fjord from above. Then, you can embark on a kayak, an overnight, or short boat tour.

RealNZ offers a range of cruises in Doubtful Sound, from day trips to overnight adventures and kayak trips, allowing you to immerse yourself in the vast beauty of this Fiordland gem. We opted for the scenic 3-hour cruise, exploring the expansive landscape with numerous arms and inlets.