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Boating in Fiordland
Boat cruise Fiordland National Park

Taking a cruise, its something we always love to do. Taking in the scenery from the deck of a boat watching the sun dancing across the water, taking in the clean air and the view, they all seem to be enhanced when we are aboard a boat.
For some the thrill of a jet boat ride speeding across the shallow waters of a fast flowing river creates something of an adrenalin rush. For others relaxing on the comfort of a larger and more sedate cruise vessel is more to their liking. One always feels closer to nature on a boat.  Not having to think about anything except the wind on your face or the bush covered mountains as they slip by. What ever you would like to do there are many boating options in the Fiordland National Park. For other options not listed on these pages click here .

Boating Activities

Cruise Lake Te Anau

"Join Cruise Te Anau for a boutique 3 hour Discovery Cruise to the beautiful & tranquil South Fiord of Lake Te Anau where you will view spectacular mountains & breath taking scenery. Experience the Fiordland rain forest when we disembark for a gentle guided nature walk to discover the Hidden Lakes. On your return to the boat relax and enjoy a complementary tea/coffee, along with a homemade muffin, while taking in the ever changing scenery before we make our way back to Te Anau. Our boutique cruises have a maximum of 12 people so you can enjoy a personal cruise into the remoteness of the Fiordland National Park, a world heritage area, where unspoilt scenery will amaze you. The Boutique Discovery cruises depart at 10-00am, 1-00pm & 5-00pm Cruise Te Anau also offer private charters for fishing or cruising or join us for an unforgettable overnight cruise."

Jet boat the Waiau River with Luxmore Jet

Take a journey with Luxmore Jet, deep into the Fiordland National Park and a World Heritage area. With a pinch of adrenalin and a heap of natural beauty makes this the best jetboat ride ever. Enjoy the unspoilt scenery, while travelling the crystal clear waters of the Upper Waiau River which runs between Lake Te Anau and Lake Manapouri. You will see three actual Lord of the Rings sites and possibly a brown or rainbow trout. When arriving on Lake Manapouri, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the spectacular snow-capped mountains. Luxmore Jet also offers a FLY & BOAT option with the Wings and Water floatplane, or a LORD of the RINGS flight with Southern Lakes Helicopters. Duration is 1 hour in the boat, allow 90 minutes including transfers. Please wear warm clothing, bring sun glasses and a camera. Luxmore Jet is locally owned and operated by Lex and Shirly Mouat.