Affinity Cruises Te Anau Overnight Experiences

Due to the early departure and late return times of our Fiordland Cruises we recommend you overnight for one night before and one night after your cruise in Te Anau. Cruise across serene Lake Manapouri, coach over Wilmot Pass and meet Affinity in Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound and cruise to discover the raw dramatic beauty of Fiordland’s coast Travel in the path of Captain James Cook and learn all about the rich and fascinating history of his early voyages to this remote part of New Zealand Visit historic sites such as: the first European house site, first recorded shipwreck in New Zealand and where the firs vessel was built by Europeans in 1795 Visit Astronomers Point where Captain Cooks Astronomer cleared the trees and recorded a transit on Venus at his first landing in Fiordland Walk through beautiful remote native rainforest that has never been cleared, it is still in its original state as it was before man stepped foot on the land Get up close to stunning roaring waterfalls as they cascade down steep, sheer cliffs Visit a cove where a number of fur seal pups swim around the rocks. When we put the tender in the water the pups are very nosey and like to swim alongside and pop up out of the water to see what’s going on. You may also see Mollymawks and Albatross. Few people get to see this part of New Zealand We often have the extreme privilege of sighting whales in their natural habitat and playful bottlenose dolphins often join in for a race with the ship’s bow. Fish for grouper and other big species in the bountiful waterways of this pristine area
There is also one 6 Night Cruise that has a helicopter flight out of the fiords over the snow-capped mountains and spectacular terrain to Te Anau
All walks are optional, you may wish to stay on board and relax, there may be a shorter walk option that would suit you better. Please understand you are responsible for your own safety and actions during these unguided walks.