To be honest, there are not a lot of really good walks in Manapouri, but it is the gateway to Doubtful Sounds. The lake is very pretty on a calm day, take the walk to Fraser Beach, and enjoy the views. The bike track, however, is very good. You walk along the same track if you do the walk to Fraser Beach, although I would suggest actually walking on the beach and not the track.
I haven’t hiked from Pearl Harbour to Back Valley Hut yet, but it’s on the list, I’m sure this will be an excellent walk.
Manapouri walks and hiking
Our best walks in Manapouri. The walk to Fraser Beach from Manapouri Visitor center has great views. See track times, hiking length, quality, history and more.