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Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

Sightseeing Cruise - Picton - Starting from $89.00 per person

Cruise from Picton Harbour to Motuara Island and beyond to see rare native birds and other wildlife on this 4.5-hour boat excursion. Spend time exploring Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove, learn from your expert captain about wildlife and cultural history, and take in the gorgeous scenery of Queen Charlotte Sound. Look for endangered native birds including the South Island saddleback, king shag, little blue penguin and kiwi as well as seals and rare dolphins. More...

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

Sightseeing Cruise - Te Anau - Starting from $265.00 per person

Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens before joining the 3-hour Doubtful Sound Cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.

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Happy Hour Cruise

Sightseeing Cruise - Wanaka - Starting from $59.00 per person

Relax with a glass of chilled Pinot Gris as you bask in the evening light on the lake!

This one hour cruise has one local wine or beer included in the ticket and is a great way to see the lake scenery (including the 'Wanaka Lone Tree' ) before your evening meal. The cruise is fully licensed so further drinks can be purchased on board.

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Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Sightseeing Cruise - Queenstown - Starting from $99.00 per person

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island and includes a visit to the historic whaler’s base at Prices Inlet and the hidden coves and unspoiled beaches of Paterson Inlet. Your guide provides informative commentary during the scenic cruise, with the option to purchase lunch. While on board, keep a lookout for New Zealand fur seals and penguins. More...

Hovercraft Morning Magic Cruise on Lake Pukaki from Twizel

Sightseeing Cruise - South Island - Starting from $120.00 per person

Join us on a 40- minute scenic trip around Lake Pukaki. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful views and informative commentary from your crew member of the iconic Aoraki Mount Cook and surroundings, as you hover over the turquoise lake past Morgans Island, Tekapo Power Station and Lake Town, were the Hobbit was filmed. On way back experience the thrill of our horizontal slides. Your hover experience also includes a free transfer courtesy van from the Twizel township. More...

Doubtful Sound Cruise from Lake Manapouri

Sightseeing Cruise - Queenstown - Starting from $239.00 per person

Flick your phone to flight mode & check out our majestic peaks. Make your mates back home jealous as you bombard them with photos of Fiordland's best kept secret. Experience this untouched, unspoiled wilderness area; you might even see some dolphins, seals & penguins. More...