From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip
Highlights
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Admire awe-inspiring scenery on the drive from Queenstown
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Relax in comfort on a glass-roof luxury coach for the scenic drive
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Enjoy the 2-hour cruise in Milford Sound
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Get up close and personal to dramatic waterfalls and cliff edges
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Look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
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Enjoy a licensed bar onboard with hot and cold food options available for purchase
Summary
Experience the majestic Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip luxury bus transportation from Queenstown. Sit back, relax, look out for native wildlife and soak up the stunning scenery in Fiordland.
Tour info
Duration
13 hours
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Why take this tour?
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 the comfort of a state-of-the-coach. Board the luxury glass-roof coach in Queenstown and journey along the shores of Lake Whakatipu into rolling countryside through to Te Anau. Here we take a short rest stop at a cafe 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, spacious decks and 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 dishes, wines, craft beer and barista coffees on-board. Following the cruise, board the coach for your return journey to Queenstown.
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, spacious decks and 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 dishes, wines, craft beer and barista coffees on-board. Following the cruise, board the coach for your return journey to Queenstown.
What’s included?
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• Transport by luxury glass-roof air-conditioned coach -
• English-only live commentary from experienced local nature guide -
• 2-hour Milford Sound cruise -
• Food and drinks can be purchased from the licensed bar on-board
Things to know
Before you book
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• Always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit, the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland
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• Bring sensible clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather to fully appreciate your visit
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• Please check in 20 minutes before departure time to receive your boarding pass
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• Alternative vessels or coaches may be used, for example during survey periods
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• During maintenance periods, use of a non-glass roof coach may be used as substitute transport
Before you go
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Bring non-slip shoes or boots, a waterproof jacket, and a warm sweater or fleece jacket
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Please check in 20 minutes before departure time to receive your boarding pass
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Always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit, the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Our family business was founded in Fiordland in the 1950’s by tourism and conservation pioneers Les and Olive Hutchins.
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.
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