Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
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• This group tour from Queenstown makes it easy and safe to visit the must-see natural attraction for a day
• After a handy hotel pickup, embark on a dramatic journey through mountains, gorges, and the incredible Homer Tunnel
• Make scenic stops along the way
• Cruise Milford Sound in a catamaran, looking out for wildlife along the way
• Lunch and refreshments are included
• Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
• Sail the length of Milford Sound out to the Tasman Sea
• Be prepared for rain in one of the wettest places in the world
Itinerary
【Southland Region】(120 minutes)
Departing Queenstown and hugging the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the highway brings you along the rugged but beautiful Devil's Staircase and passed stunning mountain ranges to southern rural heartland. After passing through deer, cattle and sheep farming landscape, you come to the beautiful town of Te Anau, the Gateway to Fiordland, for a refreshment break.
【Te Anau】(30 minutes)
The coach makes a scheduled stop at Te Anau, the Gateway to Fiordland for an important rest break before journeying into the National Park. You can use this time to get your caffeine fix, stretch your legs, take a stroll to the lake or stock up on the last of connectivity as phone signal and WiFi is blissfully lost as you enter Fiordland.
【Fiordland National Park】(180 minutes)
Embark on a stunning tour through the National Park to Milford Sound; where the journey is just as spectacular as the destination! Enjoy insightful and anecdotal storytelling from our experienced driver guides as they share the secrets of their beautiful back yard. Take advantage of the plentiful stops along the way for incredible photo ops and short nature walks through the heart of Fiordland at iconic points such as Elginton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat and Monkey Creek.
【Milford Sound】(120 minutes)
Step aboard a spacious catamaran, and enjoy a scenic cruise along spectacular Milford Sound. Get up close and personal with the fiord's towering mountains, sheer cliffs and hanging valleys as the boat hugs the edges of the fiord throughout the two hour cruise. Feel the spray from the waterfalls that cascade from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains and look out for New Zealand fur seal colonies and occasionally dolphins swimming nearby. As your cruise meanders past majestic Mitre Peak and as you navigate the length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, let the scenery transport you back to a time of magical wilderness! Relax in the comfortable seating, grab a local beer or wine from the bar, soak up the scenery from the sun deck or join the famously friendly crew on the bow as the boat noses close to Stirling Falls for the refreshing finale.
【Fiordland National Park】(20 minutes)
The coach returns to Te Anau after the cruise without stopping along the way, giving you time to edit your photos, have a quick nap or just reflect on the cruise of a lifetime!
【Te Anau】(20 minutes)
A shorter rest break in Te Anau is made on the return journey before completing the trip back to Queenstown.
【Southland Region】(120 minutes)
After a short break in Te Anau, the coach returns to Queenstown after a long but unforgettable day!
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Milford Sound Premium Glass-roof Coach and Cruise Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park
Meeting & Transfer Info
New Zealand
Queenstown 9300 Athol Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
The Athol Street Bus Stop is the central pick up point for the coach and cruise tour departing Queenstown. Please contact the operator with your accommodation details to find the closest pick up point.
New Zealand
Queenstown 9300 Athol Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
The Athol Street Bus Stop is the central pick up point for the coach and cruise tour departing Queenstown. Please contact the operator with your accommodation details to find the closest pick up point.
What’s Included
Special Notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
- Service animals allowed.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
- Please ensure that a car seat or suitable restraint is brought for all passengers 4 years and under travelling on our coach to ensure their safety and safety of others.
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience 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.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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