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Cruise Te Anau

Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
0064-3-249-8005
Ranked #6 of 14 tours in Te Anau
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Join Cruise Te Anau for a personalized boutique 3 hour scenic South Fiord cruise including a relaxing bush/nature walk to discover the Hidden Lakes.... more » Owner description: Join Cruise Te Anau for a personalized boutique 3 hour scenic South Fiord cruise including a relaxing bush/nature walk to discover the Hidden Lakes. Cruise Te Anau is the only company offering personalized boutique cruises on beautiful Lake Te Anau, (New Zealand's 2nd largest lake). With a maximum of 12 people per trip you are assured of the untouched tranquility of the beautiful South Fiord of Lake Te Anau. Cruises Depart Daily 10am - 1pm - 5pm - Bookings Essentual. « less
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Melbourne
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We've been to Te Anau a number of times and always include a trip on the Carousel as part of our visit. Its a great way to experience the lake and we always learn something new. Peter is a typical Kiwi host, providing a personal and friendly service that makes you feel like guests and not customers. For a more... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Highly recommend this cruise. More memorable than other NZ cruises. Great host in skipper Pete. Lovely nature walk to hidden lake.

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USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

The boat ride was very relaxing and didn't take long. We could stay in the main cabin or go out on the decks. When we got to the caves, we were broken into small groups and taken through the caves to see fish and eels in the water, and learn of the glowworm cycle. Tea and coffee was provided when... More

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Shepparton, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2010

We had a relaxing cruise and the scenery was fantastic . Peter, the owner operator, provided great insight on the environment and the local situation. This is a very personal cruise experience and Peter is a great host with a lovely boat. We highly recommend this cruise.

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LPLG09
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2010

We had a lovely time with Peter on the cruise. We would definitely recommend this for people looking for a more unique and customized boat tour experience over the larger, mass-market operations. Peter is very attentive and willing to personalize the service so that the tour is flexible and not held to a strict schedule or time limit at various... More

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Montgomery, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2010

Peter, the owner, will make your trip very special. We had arranged for a 2.5 hour tour of Lake Te Anau. Since Peter did not have an afternoon trip and we were not pressed for time, he extended our trip to in excess of 4 hours. Not only did he give us a super tour of the fiords, he also... More

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Sydney, NSW, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2010

My family arranged this trip as part of a whirlwind 7 day driving tour of the South Island. We had a wonderful few hours with our host Peter who was just a mine of information. The scenery was amazing and with the boat only accommodating smaller groups you really have a chance to ask as many questions as you wish... More

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Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2009
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We stumbled upon a great alternative to Milford and Doubtful Sound while in Te Anau - we had already toured Milford Sound and Doubtful was booked so on a beautiful February day, we contacted Peter of Cruise Te Anau and arranged a tour to the South Fiord on Lake Te Anau - it was a very pleasant surprise. Peter, our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2009

My husband and I recently traveled to several areas on the South Island of New Zealand. We arrived in Te Anau in the afternoon and had nothing planned for that particular day. We saw a sign for Cruise Te Anau and decided we'd give it a try. We were so glad we did! The boat was lovely and spacious and... More

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