Milford Sound Day Tour with Cruise and Picnic Lunch from Queenstown
Tour Code: 674388
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Departure CityQueenstown
End CityQueenstown
Duration13 hours
Live Tour GuideEnglish Live
Group SizeMax. 16 travelers
Group TypeGroup Tour
Highlights
• Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound
• The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty
• It is New Zealand's best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road
• Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone)
• In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales
• Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather
• Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres
• The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty
• It is New Zealand's best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road
• Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone)
• In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales
• Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather
• Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres
Itinerary
【Lake Wakatipu】(Pass by)
Shaped like a lightening blot, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
【Mirror Lakes Walk】(10minutes)
Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound (and it often does) those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. See the mirror lakes of Earl Mountains.
【Homer Tunnel】(10minutes)
This is weather dependent, photo stop of valley tunnel.
【Monkey Creek】(10minutes)
A chance to fill up your water bottles with incredibly fresh Glacier feed water.
【Milford Sound】(90minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
Discover this remote and beautiful Fiord with a day tour and cruise Including Lunch. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales.
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Milford Sound Day Tour with Cruise and Fiordland National Park from Queenstown
Shaped like a lightening blot, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
【Mirror Lakes Walk】(10minutes)
Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound (and it often does) those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. See the mirror lakes of Earl Mountains.
【Homer Tunnel】(10minutes)
This is weather dependent, photo stop of valley tunnel.
【Monkey Creek】(10minutes)
A chance to fill up your water bottles with incredibly fresh Glacier feed water.
【Milford Sound】(90minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
Discover this remote and beautiful Fiord with a day tour and cruise Including Lunch. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales.
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Milford Sound Day Tour with Cruise and Fiordland National Park from Queenstown
Visiting Attractions
Lake Wakatipu
Milford Sound
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Included(Picnic Lunch), D: Excluded
Meeting & Transfer Info
End Point
New Zealand
Queenstown 9300Athol Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Bus stop Athol St in middle of the carpark (all-day parking is NOT available here) Please arrive 15minutes prior to departure time.
Includes & Excludes
Includes
Excludes
Special Notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
- Service animals allowed.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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