New Zealand Tour
- Cruise along the full length of the Milford Sound fiord to the Tasman Sea for 2.5 hours (2 hrs in winter)
- Luxury glass-roofed coach transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound & return
- Morning and Afternoon Tea
- *Picnic Lunch (at additional cost and must be pre-ordered). Café style food is available for purchase on board the vessels
- Pick up / drop offs from select Queenstown accommodations
Departures
| Depart | 7:30am (October-April) or 06:55am (May-September) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Total Duration | 13 Hours (12.5 in winter) approx |
| Leaves | Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown or selected accommodation properties in the Queenstown area |
| Returns | Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown or selected accommodation properties in the Queenstown area |
Booking Confirmation:
- Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
On boarding a luxury glass-roofed coach in Queenstown, travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Te Anau for a morning tea break. From Te Anau, the coach then continues along the spectacular Milford Road through impressive alpine scenery. There is time for photo stops and short walks along the way. The coach driver provides a commentary and interpretation material is available in foreign languages.
On reaching Milford Sound board a Nature Cruise for a leisurely cruise the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. Nature Cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife and have special appeal for the independent traveller.
An on board nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region’s history, flora and fauna provides detailed interpretation in English with a roving microphone.
There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and the towering peaks; and keep a lookout for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins when in season.
Lunch option and complimentary tea and coffee are available on all vessels. Following the cruise return to Queenstown by luxury coach. Suitable for all ages.
- What to Bring: Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera
- Specialist commentary in English is provided on board the vessel and by the coach driver. Interpretation handouts are available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Thai
- Luxury 47 seater Volvo coaches with reclining seats and air conditioning. Coaches feature glass roofs for additional viewing and have revolutionary sloping floors, mid doors and angled seats to increase viewing comfort
- Experienced drivers have extensive knowledge of the Queenstown, Te Anau and Fiordland regions
- Cruise on the Milford Mariner, Milford Wanderer or MV Sinbad. The vessel used for the nature cruise may interchange to suit operational and capacity requirements
- *Picnic lunch contains sandwich (fresh salad and cold meat), muesli bar, fruit juice, cheese and crackers, sweet pastry, fresh fruit (seasonal), complimentary tea or coffee (indicative only)
- Child ages are 5-14 years inclusive (0-4 years years are free if sitting on a lap, but if a seat is required a child fare must be paid)
