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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Some of the attractions and activities that you can enjoy from Grand View House accommodation, situated near Milford and Doubtful Sounds include:
  • Cruises
  • Scenic flights
  • Walking / hiking/ trekking / kayaking
  • Fishing & hunting
  • Golf
  • Tours of Lord Of The Rings' locations
Cruises

Milford Sound: Located just 2 hours by road from Manapouri, Milford Sound is a “must see” location. Options for transport to Milford Sound include self-drive, coach, plane or helicopter plus a boat cruise on the Sound. These options can be discussed with your hosts and booked at the house.
Top-class diving is available in Milford Sound.

NB: A helipad is located on the property for guests’ convenience.

 Accommodation within easy driving of Milford Sound

Doubtful Sound: Manapouri is the gateway to Doubtful Sound, which can be reached by boat or helicopter. Full-day cruises leave from the wharf just 5 minutes walk from the house and can be booked with your hosts. Sightings of Bottlenose Dolphins and Fur Seals are often a highlight of a day on the Sound.
Scenic Flights
Accommodation within easy driving of Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. The breathtaking scenery of the Sounds can be enjoyed from helicopter, fixed wing or float plane with flights over Dusky, Doubtful, Milford and the West Coast.
A Scenic Flight
 
 

Walking/Hiking/Trekking/Kayaking

Fiordland has some of the best walking in New Zealand. It is home to the Milford and Routeburn tracks. Other popular tracks are the Caples, Greenstone and Kepler and there are many day walks for all levels of fitness. From Manapouri a short walk on the Kepler Track is a perfect introduction to native New Zealand bush and wildlife.

Kayaks, canoes and rowboats are available for hire. Guided lake and Sea Kayaking day and overnight trips are also offered.

From Manapouri, visit the famous Kepler Track.
 
The Kepler Track
Fishing & Hunting

Guides are available for fishing trips to the lakes and streams in the area. The local catch is trout or salmon.
Hunting trips for deer, (Red and Wapiti) and pig can be arranged.
Golf

Grand View House is just 20 minutes from an 18 hole Golf Course.
Lord Of The Rings

Key Lord of the Rings locations can be visited from Manapouri such as the Waiau River which featured as the River Anduin. The Hunter Mountains which were clearly seen in the River Anduin scenes can be viewed from Grand View House. The Manapouri Hall was used by the crew on days when filming was not possible due to weather.

"Grand View House, a Milford and Doubtful Sound accommodation option."