Doubtful Sound : guided 2 day kayaking tour

Day one: Start your journey by cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri to West Arm. Travel 22 kms over the Wilmot Pass Road to Deep Cove where your paddling adventure begins (a full safety and paddling briefing is provided with ongoing support and guidance on the water from your experienced guide).

Kayak this remote fiord viewing ice carved, bush covered, majestic mountain scenery with bird and wildlife encounters. Explore the natural environment and shorelines enroute to your bush campsite at the entrance to impressive Hall Arm. Set up camp for the evening. Enjoy the 'sound of silence' and a complimentary wine as you prepare your evening meal.

Day two: An early start to catch the best paddling conditions. 

Paddle out of Hall Arm into Malaspina Reach and around Elizabeth Island (weather permitting). Stopover onshore for a lunch break at Olphert Cove before the continuation of your return paddle back to Deep Cove. Depart the fiord for the return drive over the pass. Enjoy the relaxing launch cruise back across the lake to Manapouri with time to reflect on your adventure and enjoy the surrounding views.

Special Features:

* previous paddling experience is not required (it is helpful though). Good fitness, water confidence and a sense for adventure are essential.

* we use top quality double sea kayaks and gear. Wetsuits and all other paddling gear is provided. The guide carries all relevant safety gear including a VHF radio for communication.

* your guide is experienced, friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

* provided at the evening campsite are quality tents and thermarests, gas cooking equipment, cooking and eating utensils including cups, plates, pots etc. Hot and cold drinks are provided along with wine or beer to have with your evening meal.

* a large sheltered insect screened area is provided for cooking in.
 

You will need to bring:

- a water bottle (for the kayaking), sunhat /glasses / sunblock, camera (& lots of film),raincoat, warm jacket or fleece, comfortable soft shoes and spare warm socks (to wear for the kayaking), insect repellent, swimwear (for under wetsuit) and towel.

- PLUS warm sleeping bag (these can be hired if required), spare clothing including long pants and socks for the campsite, personal toiletry items and your own food for 2 lunches, evening meal, breakfast and snacks.

- all in a small day pack or similar (large tramping packs are not suitable). Please come prepared for wet or fine as weather conditions can be changeable.

(a full gear list will be emailed to you upon confirmation of your booking).
 

Season:

Departure once weekly through November to end of March seasonally with a minimum number required to operate.

Please contact us directly for a departure schedule.

Minimum age of 16 years applies.

Reporting/return times:

Day 1 - meeting Manapouri 7.15am (unless otherwise advised)

Day 2 - latest return time 5.45pm

(departure times are dependent on the number of people on the tour and will be confirmed the day before departure).

Price:

Depart Manapouri $375.00 per person

Please see the cancellation policy page for full cancellation detail.

Note: weather can affect trip plans. Tours operate rain or shine but very strong wind forecasts can on occasion cause cancellations. If cancellation occurs then a day tour would be able to be offered on either one of the days or the tour rescheduled if possible.

Clients maybe required to meet at our Manapouri office for a pre tour briefing the day before departure.

Trips depart from our Manapouri office where safe parking and indoor storage is available.


For additional information or reservations, please feel free to contact us:

Reg Calder and Jo Wilson
Owners/Operators
Adventure Kayak & Cruise
Fiordland, New Zealand

E-mail: information@fiordlandadventure.co.nz

Click here to see our cancellation policy.
 

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