Cruise Te Anau, Lake Te Anau
Cruise Te Anau is a small, locally owned company specialising in boutique personalised cruises. Lake Te Anau is the largest lake in the South Island, and second only within New Zealand to Lake Taupo in the Noth Island.
Te Anau offers accomodation and rest to weary visitors with a scenic two hour drive between Te Anau and Milford Sound.
Owner/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.
MV Carousel
“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 was built in 1968 by renowned New Zealand boat builders, Oliver & Gilpin, she spent many years game fishing in the waters of the upper North Island. Peter purchased the vessel in 2004 and transported her to Lake Te Anau where she has had an extensive refit.
Carousel has accommodation for 6 guests in 2 communal bunkrooms. Features include – shower, toilet, hot & cold pressure water, fridge/freezer, and full cooking facilities.
Carousel cruises at 8 knots, giving you a relaxed, unhurried experience. Carousel has all the navigation & safety equipment required, VHF radio, cellphone, global positioning system, radar, sounder, compass, auto pilot, fire extinguishers, life jackets and inflatable boat.
Day Cruise - 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.
Cruises depart daily at 10am, 1pm & (5pm 01 December to 31 March). Bookings essential.
Overnight Cruise - Join Peter aboard Carousel to experience a unique overnight cruise on beautiful Lake Te Anau in the Fiordland National Park. Cruise on New Zealand’s 2nd 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 & Breakfast). If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know in advance.
- 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 & LOTS of film!!
- Overnight Cruises depart at 4-00pm and return at 9-30am the following day.
Weddings - Let us plan your special day in an unforgettable remote location amid the spectacular mountains and lakes of Fiordland. Whether your wish is 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 years to come.
Walking Track Transport - 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. Cruise Te Anau can provide transport to starting points of these tracks.
Cruise Te Anau, Lake Te Anau Enquiry Form
Address:
59 Bligh Street
Te Anau
Phone: +64 3 249 8005
Fax:
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change
Valid 01/10/2010 to 30/09/2011
- Day Cruise - NZ$90 per Adult NZ$25 per Child under 14 years.
- Overnight Cruise - Adults - NZ$275-00 per person, Children (under 12) - NZ$175-00 per person
- Transport to Kepler Track - Departs 9am. NZ$25-00 per person one way. $40-00 per person return.
- Transport to Milford Track - Pick up 7-45am. NZ$180-00 per person. (outside Great Walks Season only).