Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau
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Te Anau, New Zealand
- 1 day 16 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
It can be difficult to fully appreciate Fiordland National Park when you’re hiking with a heavy pack. This easy-going morning or afternoon cruise takes the sweating and heavy breathing out of the equation. Cruise along Lake Te Anau in an elegant yacht and enjoy the views of the bush-covered mountains from the lake. Note that this tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible and has some restrictions for limited mobility.
- Stretch your legs on a short nature walk in the national park
- Find tranquility on a sail boat rather than a noisy motorized boat
- This half-day cruise leaves plenty of time for other activities
- Includes morning or afternoon tea to keep you refreshed and energized
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Fiordland National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Fiordland National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Some restrictions for limited mobility
- Please advise of dietary requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 77 reviews
Lynn_N, Nov 2023
The crew greeted us on the pier and welcomed us aboard. For the next 3 hours they saw to our every need/want and handled the yacht expertly. They were wonderful to share time and stories with, so knowledgable and so engaging
Scenery is unsurpassed and the experience wad an absolute highlight. A treasure to be sure!
Jessery_B, Jan 2023
Cruise on the lake itself, the short walk to the hidden lake, the morning tea and the friendly crew.
Lesley_O, Dec 2022
I would highly recommend this cruise. The boat itself has quite the history and is beautifully restored. The captain was knowledgeable and very interesting. He let people drive if they wanted and the two kids on the cruise got quite a kick out of steering the boat. There is a nature hike in the middle of the cruise around the lake where a crew person talks about the local vegetation. Just a lovely afternoon
Karen_D, Nov 2022
Captain Adam and First Mate Jackie were wonderful! They were so welcoming and told us to pretend their boat was ours for the journey. My husband and brother-on-law poked around the vessel and helped raise and lower the sails. All of the food was delicious 😋 The hike to Hidden Lakes was gorgeous. This cruise was one of the best parts of our New Zealand adventure.
vindelorenzo, Feb 2020
This was a great surprise! Thoroughly enjoyed the great 5 star service and knowledge of the lake
George and Adam are a great duo!
Don’t miss out on this wonderful expedition Vincent from Sydney
Ivan M, Jan 2020
It was amazing and really friendly cruise. We loved not only so beautiful Te Anau lake but also captain and his crew. And snacks were really delicious. We only simply reccomend it to any tourist.
Thomas_R, Nov 2019
Good snacks and drinks. Wonderful crew and yaght. It rained the whole time so we spent most of the time in the cabin. It still was nice!
Kerry_S, Mar 2019
Highly recommended experience. Spectacular views, friendly crew and taste morning tea. Book early as spaces fill fast. Bring camera and good walking shoes.
Deirdre F, Nov 2017
We loved this morning cruise. Upon arrival to the boat we were very pleased to find that the four of us were the only passengers on the tour. The boat was lovely and of course we had plenty of space to move around. Even though the weather was raining on and off, there are a lot of space inside the cabin. After a cruise across the lake we docked at a small dock and took a 30 minute hike to a hidden lake called appropriately enough, Hidden Lake. The walk was beautiful and we learned quite a bit about the native flora and fauna. Once back on the boat we were treated to a delicious morning tea which included tea or coffee and an assortment of pastries both savory and sweet. On the way back to Te Anau, the sails were hoisted and we were able to sail home. All in all it was a lovely trip and we would do it again.
Reto_B, Dec 2025
We were greeted very friendly by the whole crew at the quai and led to the ship. The explanations were interesting and supported with pictures from a book. We had a very nice boat trip to an island and then a guided tour to the nature reserve. After half an hour we were back on the ship and were welcomed with a snack and a fine glass of wine. For the return trip we were allowed to hoist the sails. For us it was a great experience and we thank the crew for their competent and friendly support.
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Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, it was such a pleasure to have you all on board with us. We wish you a safe journey home.
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