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Te Anau Boat Cruises, Fiordland, New Zealand

Cruise Te Anau Introduction

Cruise Te Anau is a small, locally owned company specialising in boutique personalised Fiordland day cruises including Te Anau boat cruises.

Lake Te Anau is the largest lake in the South Island, and second only within New Zealand to Lake Taupo in the North Island. Te Anau offers accommodation and rest to weary visitors, conveniently located en route between Milford Sound and Queenstown it is the perfect base for Fiordland eco tourism adventure.

Owner and skipper Peter Kirker has spent many years on and about Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland National Park area. Peter holds a Commercial Launch Operators licence so his experience is available for your enjoyment and discovery of this expansive and beautiful location.

Our Te Anau boat cruises are one of the few ways of experiencing the beautiful Fiordland region first hand.

Our Te Anau Boat Cruises

"Motor Vessel Carousel" is a classic handcrafted 45 foot (13 metre) carvel planked kauri motor vessel built and equipped to strict New Zealand Marine Department specifications.

Carousel has accommodation for eight guests in two communal bunk rooms.

Features include shower, toilet, hot and cold pressure water, fridge-freezer and full cooking facilities.

Day Cruises – 2½-hour cruises to the scenic South Fiord of Lake Te Anau including a gentle nature walk though native bush to discover the Hidden Lakes on selected cruises.

Cruise and explore Lake Te Anau's 516 kilometres of usually inaccessible shoreline.

Our Te Anau boat cruises depart at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Overnight Cruises – Join Peter aboard Carousel to experience our unique overnight Lake Te Anau boat cruises in the Fiordland National Park. Cruise on New Zealand's second largest lake and discover the hidden fiords and scenery of Lake Te Anau.

Anchor for the night in one of the many sheltered bays enjoying our long summer twilight evenings with a hearty meal with fellow guests. Trip Includes:

• All food (dinner and breakfast)
• Bedding and towels
• Bunk style accommodation in communal bunk rooms

You only need to bring an overnight bag with a change of clothing, swimwear, warm coat and any refreshments you may like to drink during the evening. Don't forget your camera and lots of film!

Overnight Te Anau boat cruises depart at 4:00 pm and return at 9:30 am the following day.

Walking Tracks on our Te Anau Boat Cruises

Te Anau is centrally located with coach and boat transfers available to all major tracks in the area. Te Anau is the ideal place to stock up on supplies for the journey ahead.

There are many options available to trampers of all levels of experience, some of the more popular tracks are the Milford, Kepler and Routeburn tracks.

Weddings with our Fiordland Day Cruises

Let us plan your special day in an unforgettable remote location amid the spectacular mountains and lakes of Fiordland.

Whether you wish to have an intimate on board or mountain top ceremony, we can arrange everything from marriage celebrant to catering and every requirement in-between to make your special day one to remember.

For further information about our Fiordland day cruises, please contact us or visit our Te Anau boat cruises Web site.

About Fiordland

As one of the most beautiful regions of New Zealand, Fiordland has achieved World Heritage status and is often called the Sightseeing and Walking Capital of the world.

Doubtful Sound
Fiordland National Park
Photographer: Bob McCree
(www.bobmccreephotos.co.nz)

The best base for exploring the Fiordland region is the resort town of Te Anau. From here it is a two-hour drive to Milford Sound and twenty minutes drive to Lake Manapouri and the start of a Doubtful Sound excursion. The road to Milford Sound is considered to be one of the world's finest alpine drives.

You can explore Fiordland National Park by foot, sea kayak or boat, or take to the air and do it the flightseeing way. The Park covers 1.2 million hectares and showcases dramatic wilderness on a grand scale.

Waterfalls tumble into pristine, forested valleys, sheer-sided fiords slide gracefully into the sea, rare native birds and sea creatures go about their lives in a near-perfect world.

Te Anau township has a range of fine restaurants, seven days a week shopping and can cater for all levels of accommodation. Local attractions include fishing, golf, four-wheel driving, motorbikes, hunting and cave explorations.

For further information about our Fiordland day cruises, please contact us or visit our Te Anau boat cruises Web site.

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