New Zealand Tour
- Guided day excursion including a walk on the first section of the world famous Milford Track
- Easy walking track (11kms return - 4-5 hours of leisurely walking)
- Luxury glass-roofed coach transport from Queenstown & return
- A picnic lunch is included (consisting of homemade sandwich, hot soup, bread, fruit, biscuits and fruit juice)
- Morning and Afternoon Tea
- English speaking nature guides (1 guide to a maximum of 12 people)
- Pick up / drop offs from select Queenstown accommodations
Departures
| Depart | 6:55am (November-April) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Total Duration | 13 Hours 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 |
| Hotel* | Time |
| Accommodation Fiordland | 9:15am |
| Aden Motel | 9:15am |
| Alpenhorn | 9:15am |
| Alpine View Motel | 9:15am |
| Amber Court Motel | 9:15am |
| Anchorage Motel | 9:15am |
| Antler Lodge B & B | 9:15am |
| Arran Motel | 9:15am |
| Avon House B & B | 9:15am |
| Bella Vista Te Anau | 9:15am |
| Birchwood Cottages | 9:15am |
| Blue Ridge B & B | 9:15am |
| Blue Thistle Cottage | 9:40am |
| Bob & Maxines | 9:15am |
| Campbell On The Lake | 9:15am |
| Cats Whiskers | 9:15am |
| Cosy Kiwi | 9:15am |
| Dunluce B & B | 9:15am |
| Edgewater Xl Motel | 9:15am |
| Explorer Motel | 9:15am |
| Fiordland Great View Holiday Park | 9:40am |
| Fiordland Hotel | 9:15am |
| Fiordland Lodge | 9:40am |
| Garden Park Motel | 9:15am |
| Great Lake Holiday Park | 9:15am |
| House Of Wood | 9:15am |
| Keiko's B & B | 9:15am |
| Kingsgate Hotel | 9:15am |
| Lakefront Lodge | 9:15am |
| Lakeside Motel | 9:15am |
| Loch Sloy B & B | 9:15am |
| Loch Vista B & B | 9:40am |
| Luxmore Hotel | 9:15am |
| Moptop B & B | 9:15am |
| Parklands Motel | 9:15am |
| Radfords Motel | 9:15am |
| Red Tussock Motel | 9:15am |
| Rj Visitor Centre | 9:15am |
| Rob N Nancy'S B & B | 9:15am |
| Rosie's B & B | 9:15am |
| Safer Parking | 9:15am |
| Scotts B & B | 9:15am |
| Shakespeare House | 9:15am |
| Southern Lakes Vacation Units | 9:15am |
| Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers | 9:15am |
| Te Anau Downs | 10:15am |
| Te Anau Holiday Park | 9:15am |
| Te Anau Hotel & Villas | 9:15am |
| Te Anau Lodge (The Convent) | 9:15am |
| Te Anau Top 10 (Back Gate) | 9:15am |
| The Croft B & B | 10:40am |
| Village Inn | 9:15am |
| Youth Hostel - Yha | 9:15am |
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. There is time for photo stops and short walks along the way. The coach driver provides a commentary along the way.
The Milford Track is renowned for its dramatic alpine scenery, clear rivers and ancient beech forest. The day walk explores the first section of this classic track as far as the Clinton Hut.
After the coach, board a catamaran for a one hour lake cruise to the head of Lake Te Anau and the start of the Milford Track. Our vessel has a spacious viewing deck where you can relax and soak up the stunning scenery. During the cruise the skipper provides an interesting commentary while you enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee.
From Glade Wharf, the track follows the Clinton River to Glade House for lunch.
A specialist nature guide leads a 4 – 5 hour leisurely walk on a gentle gradient (11 kms return) through forest, grassy flats and wetlands with a maximum of 12 walkers per guide. There is comprehensive commentary by the nature guide pointing out native birds and plants and detailing the regions history.
Following the guided walk, return by catamaran and then coach to Queenstown.
- Experienced nature guides have extensive knowledge of the Milford Track
- What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, daypack, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, insect repellent, snacks and drink and camera.
- A reasonable agility level is necessary (some bending is required due to low caves entrance and steps are involved). Not suitable for wheelchair clients or heeled shoes.
- Child ages are 10-14 years inclusive.
- Not recommended for children under 10 years.
- 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
