Doubtful Sound Tours and Activities

We kayaked overnight. It rained like crazy and the bugs were atrocious. This was the scene the next morning. #Adventure.
We kayaked overnight. It rained like crazy and the bugs were atrocious. This was the scene the next morning. #Adventure.
Doubtful Sound's overnight cruise with Real Journey's is a must-do in Fiordland if you are hoping for an off the beaten path experience
Over night cruise on Doubtful Sound - the water was like glass and the clouds were hugging all the surrounding mountains. Such a beautiful place.
The Seals sunbathing in Doubtful Sound... This is where the sound opens up to the ocean and where the boat turns around.

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Coronation Lodge

Coronation Lodge

4 out of 5
Queenstown City Centre
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Price was NZ$1,551, price is now NZ$1,120 per person
NZ$1,120
per person
27 Mar - 31 Mar
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (452 reviews)
Super clean, lovely amenities. Loved our stay

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Coronet Ridge Resort

Coronet Ridge Resort

5 out of 5
Price was NZ$3,534, price is now NZ$1,957 per person
NZ$1,957
per person
23 Apr - 30 Apr
found 12 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
No reviews
We loved the hospitality. We very much liked the overall idea of creating a hotel that exceeds your expectations.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Lakeview Colonial Motel

Lakeview Colonial Motel

3.5 out of 5
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Price was NZ$2,182, price is now NZ$1,530 per person
NZ$1,530
per person
23 Apr - 30 Apr
found 12 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN)
7.6/10 Good! (78 reviews)
Like the view and location.

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Reviews of Doubtful Sound

4.8
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 87%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 10%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's all about the weather! Even if it is wet and misty it is still a marvellous place to experience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The overnight stay on Fiordland Navigator is a wonderful unique experience I will never forget.

Popular places to visit

Fiordland National Park showing a river or creek and mountains

Gertrude Saddle

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Challenge yourself in New Zealand’s mystical Fiordland National Park to climb to this majestic mountain ridge for breathtaking vistas of Milford Sound.

Gertrude Saddle
Lake Manapouri showing forests, mountains and a lake or waterhole

Lake Manapouri

4.5/5(159 reviews)

Use the shores of this striking lake as a base when visiting the popular Doubtful Sound and many other beautiful areas in Fiordland National Park.

Lake Manapouri

Kepler Track

You can take time to visit Kepler Track during your travels to Fiordland National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Kepler Track

Top Doubtful Sound Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel

3 out of 5
68 Catherdral Drive Manapouri
Te Anau Manapouri Lake Hotel
Possum Lodge

Possum Lodge

2.5 out of 5
13 Murrell Ave Manapouri Southland
Possum Lodge
Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri

Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri

Manapouri Southland
Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri
Murrell's Grand View House

Murrell's Grand View House

4 out of 5
7 Murrell Avenue Manapouri
Murrell's Grand View House
Manapouri Holiday Park

Manapouri Holiday Park

2 out of 5
86 Cathedral Dr Manapouri Southland
Manapouri Holiday Park
Modern unit 2 minute nature path to the lake

Modern unit 2 minute nature path to the lake

Manapouri Southland
Modern unit 2 minute nature path to the lake
GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE

GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE

Manapouri Manapouri
GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE
Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland

Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland

Manapouri Southland
Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
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