Te Anau & Local Activities
We are happy to assist with sightseeing tours, and forward bookings for guests of Explorer Motel Apartments, Te Anau accommodation.
Luxmore Jet
Journey deep into Fiordland National Park.
Untouched wilderness beckons as you are captured by nature’s garden.
Lush native forest and crystal clear river water, home to elusive rainbow and brown trout.
View Lord of the Rings film locations.
Travel down the river corridor, discover beautiful Lake Manapouri the gem of all New Zealand’s many lakes. A panorama of unrivalled scenery, surrounded by bush covered snow-capped mountains that time forgot.
Pick up from motel. Duration 1.5 hours. (One hour in the boat)
Winter (1 May 2011 – 30 Sept 2011) Departure Times: 11:00am & 2:00pm
$99.00 per adult $49.00 per child (5-15 years)
Glow Worm Caves
Your Te Anau Glowworm Caves adventure begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau to the western side of the lake. Upon arrival, there is time to view informative displays at Cavern House before your friendly guides invite you to accompany them underground in small groups.
The delicate incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms is a magical sight. On exiting the caves there is time available for an optional 10 minute walk along the lakeshore.
Departures from Te Anau: Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins Check in 20 minutes prior to departures
Winter Schedule 1 May 2011 – 30 Sept 2011
Prices $57.00 per adult, $22.00 per child (5-14 years)
Times: 2.00pm & 7.00pm daily
Summer Schedule 1 Oct 2011 – 30 April 2012
Prices $70.00 per adult, $22.00 per child (5-14 years)
Daily Times: 2.00pm & 7.00pm
Oct – 15th April – 8:15pm
Nov – April – 5:45pm
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound, located in a World Heritage Area, is an overwhelming place. You can feel the power of nature here – the remoteness, the wildness and the peace. Known for its wilderness and wildllife, Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and it is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound.
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it is over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s densest rainforest and to view the colourful alpine moss gardens.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will board for your three-hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. On the way back visit Manapouri Underground Power Station.
Departures from Manapouri: Duration: 8 hrs Check in 20 minutes prior to departures
Winter Schedule – 1 May 2011- 30 Sep 2011
Times & prices: 9.45am daily $196.00 per adult, $65.00 per child (5-14). Infants (0-4 years) free.
Summer Schedule – 1 Oct 2011- 30 April 2012
Times & prices ex Manapouri:
Oct – 9.45am return 5:15pm $235.00 per adult
Nov – Mar – 9:30am return 5:30pm $265.00 per adult
April – 9:30am return 5:30pm $235.00 per adult
27 Dec – 28 Feb – 7:00am return 2:00pm (no access to Power station) $235.00 per adult
$65.00 per child (5-14). Infants (0-4 years) free.
