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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour
1475 ReviewsExperience the majestic Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip transportation from Queenstown. Sit back, relax and soak up the stunning scenery in Fiordland.
Highlights
- Admire awe-inspiring scenery on the drive from Queenstown
- Relax in comfort on a glass-roof luxury coach for the scenic drive
- Enjoy the 2-hour cruise in Milford Sound with a roaming nature guides expertise
- Get up close and personal to dramatic waterfalls and cliff edges
- Look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
Description
Travel to Milford Sound for an extended nature cruise on a day trip from Queenstown. Experience one of the most beautiful drives in the world in a state-of-the-art coach. Board the comfortable glass-roof coach in Queenstown and journey along the shores of Lake Whakatipu into the rolling countryside through to Te Anau. Here we take a short rest stop at a café before continuing along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road. Enjoy spectacular photo stops and short walks along the way. Relax on the 2-hour cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea and admire the fiord’s wildlife, waterfalls and mountains. Our experienced skippers tailor each Milford Sound cruise, considering the weather and recent wildlife sightings, ensuring you'll see the best Milford Sound has to offer. Specialist nature guides will provide live informative commentary. Our vessels have large windows and spacious viewing decks that offer uninterrupted views of the dramatic Fiordland landscape. Experience the cool spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces. You can bring your own lunch or purchase delicious locally curated lunch options, wines, craft beer and barista coffees on-board. Following the cruise, board the coach for your return journey to Queenstown. Please note the itinerary is an example. The sequence of the specific stops along the Milford Road may vary on the day to make the most of your trip.Includes
Round trip transportation from Queenstown Transported by a glass-roof, air-conditioned coach Scenic photo stops and short walks along Milford Road English-only live commentary from experienced local nature guide 2-hour Milford Sound nature cruiseImportant Information
- Always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit, the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland
- If you have any dietary needs or would like to know more about our vessel's food offerings please reach out to RealNZ - the activity provider
- Bring sensible clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather to fully appreciate your visit
- Please check in 20 minutes before departure time to receive your boarding pass
- Alternative vessels or coaches may be used, for example during survey periods
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