Manapouri, Wilmot Pass, Doubtful Sound day trip run by Real Journeys is a genuine bucket list trip. Absolutely stunning scenery, great commentaries on both boats as well as the bus trip over the pass.
Make sure you take wind proof gear as it is amazing on the top deck of the boat but windy at 45km/hour.
Kia Ora Gavin,
Thank you for a 5 star review. Yes Doubtful Sound is certainly breathtaking. We are thrilled to hear you loved it as much as we do. We hope to see you on board with us again soon!
Kind Regards - The Real Journeys Team
Very calm on the way over mad for a very smooth trip. The wind had picked up a little in the afternoon but still pretty good. Professional and hospitable crew members.
Kia Ora and thank you for the review. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to our crew. Kind Regards - The Team at Stewart Island Experience
The tour was by van as there were only four of us. Tour took just on 90 minutes and was a great way to see parts of the island we would not have seen otherwise, and also to get an insight into island life and the history of the area. Our tour host Ollie was a good guide and knowledgeable about the history. The stop at Lee Bay was interesting to see and have a quick walk about. The only down side was there was no stop at the salmon place, given it's not really in walking distance, and to stop there for five minutes would have added great value to the tour.
Kia Ora Tagman810,
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the trip. We pride ourselves in having some of the best guides in the region and appreciate the feedback. We will certainly review your suggestion to see if this can be accommodated for the future.
Kind Regards - The Team at Stewart Island Experience
I am from Invercargill and ashamed to admit this is the first visit to Stewart Island in 20 plus years..I wanted to learn as much as possible so asked at The Red shed what they would advise..I was given the Kiwi Night tour and the next day Ulva Island.. both at great prices and tied in with making sure I got back in time for ferry home.. wow wow wow .Oli and Robyn were amazing guides.Its obvious Oli is very passionate about the wildlife as well as being professional and courteous. These two made a great trip amazing ..Drew was our nature guide to Ulva .we were given a look at the Salmon and mussel farms as well as given some history on the island's. Once again amazing views but was made the trip special was the commentary from our guide and the customer service of all the staff including Ryan while driving...Real Journeys you have some amazing staff..
Kia Ora Dawn,
Like they say...no time like the present! Thanks for taking the time to post this review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed this trip and even more happy to hear our team team made a great trip amazing. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to Oli, Robyn, Drew and Ryan. We hope to see you again soon.
Regards - The Team at Stewart Island Experience
We had such a fantastic trip, last night, thanks. Special thanks to Olli who went out of his way to try his best and make sure everyone had a memorable experience. He was very competent, helpful and friendly.
Kia Ora,
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. Our guides love to share their knowledge and stories to ensure a memorable experience for all guests. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to Olli.
Kind Regards - The Team at Stewart Island Experience
