Fly & Boat Tours, Fiordland
Our fly & boating adventures are a must do activity in New Zealand. With sightseeing tours, and film location tours, and scenic cruises there is an activity here for all the family. Contact us for any further information or for assistance with choosing the Fiordland tour to suit your family or group.
The Kepler Mountain Fly & Boat Adventure:
Join our comfortable courtesy coach in Te Anau and allow us to transport you few short kilometres to meet the jet boat on the Upper Waiau River. From there you’ll experience the thrill of the jet boat ride as you enjoy the 30 minute informative, scenic journey down the river where a new experience awaits round every bend. Once you reach the beautiful Lake Manapouri surrounded by the impressive Cathedral Peaks, you’ll transfer to the float plane for an aerial overview of the Kepler Mountains back to Te Anau.
Duration: Allow 90 minutes. You’ll be in the jet boat for 30 minutes and in the air for the 12 minutes flight to Te Anau. Price: NZ$240 per adult/NZ$120 per child (5 – 15 inclusive)
The Nor West Lake Fly & Boat Adventure:
Allow our comfortable courtesy coach to collect you from Te Anau and transport you a few short kilometres to meet the jet boat on the Upper Waiau River. From there you’ll experience the exhilaration of the jet boat journey as you enjoy the 30 minute informative trip down the river where the beech trees touch the water as it flows on to Lake Manapouri. Look out for Paradise Ducks, trout and cormorants. Once you reach the lake you’re sure to be impressed by the expansive vista around you. Here you’ll transfer from the jet boat to the float plane for a scenic flight to Nor West Lake as seen in Lord of the Rings before heading back to Te Anau. An incredible trip, well worth doing!
Duration: Allow 90 minutes. You’ll be in the jet boat for 30 minutes and in the air for 20 minutes. Price: NZ$325 per adult/ NZ$180 per child (0 – 15 inclusive)
The Doubtful Sound Fly & Boat Adventure
Allow our comfortable courtesy coach to collect you from Te Anau and transport you a few short kilometres to meet the jet boat on the Upper Waiau River. From there you’ll experience the exhilaration of the jet boat journey as you enjoy the 30 minute informative trip down the river where the beech trees touch the water as it flows on to Lake Manapouri. Look out for Paradise Ducks, trout and cormorants.
Once you reach the expanse of Lake Manapouri, you’ll be met by the floatplane ready for part two of your adventure. Your flight will take you to the world renowned Doubtful Sound, reputedly more beautiful than Milford Sound and over Nor West Lake (as seen in Lord of the Rings) before heading back to the lovely Te Anau.
Duration: Allow 90 minutes. You’ll be in the jet boat for 30 minutes followed by a 40 minute scenic flight in the float plane. Price: $415 per adult/$235 per child (5 – 15 inclusive)
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