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Be mesmerized by the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound on this full-day tour from Te Anau.
Local guide
1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound
Picnic Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
63 Town Centre, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, New Zealand o Te Anau is known as the Walking Capital of the World. The mountains to the left are the Kepler Mountains, home of the Kepler Track, one of the popular walking tracks in the area. Te Anau is the gateway to Milford Sound and the Fiordland National Park. The town has a permanent population of approximately 2,500 people but this fluctuates greatly in summer when the town gets an influx of fishermen, hunters, outdoor pursuit seekers and holiday makers. It’s a popular holiday destination. We stop here for morning & afternoon breaks and comfort stops. 1 minutes
Mirror Lakes Walk, New Zealand o Mirror Lakes where most of the time the nearby mountains are reflected in the lakes. Being small, the lakes have less chance of being roughened by the winds compared to their larger counterparts and the large quantity of tannins leached from the soil into the waters give these lakes a much clearer mirror effect than many of the other lakes in the region. It is here you have the opportunity to walk along a boardwalk listening for Bellbirds and Tui’s which are protected native birds, whilst watching Black Scaups dive for food on the bottom of the lake between the various species of beech trees. These forests are said to be 135 million years old. We will drop you off at one end of the walkway and you can re-join the coach in 10 minutes at the far end of the board walk if you wish to go for a walk. 10 minutes
Homer Tunnel, Milford Sound, New Zealand o As we head up towards the Homer Tunnel, on the right hand side you can see the remains of a camp including the oven in which the meals and bread were cooked. The shed to the left was designed to house the snow plough and was built in 1983. After its construction it was found that the doorway had not been made wide enough and the plough was not able to be housed there. It is now kept at the camp at Knobs Flat. The building today is known as the Chapel as it is one of the few areas of this region that has never been affected by avalanche.
Monkey Creek, Milford Sound, New Zealand o Monkey Creek is named after one of three Government employees entrusted yearly to camp here and find a path through the mountains. Eventually his monkey like climbing skills allowed him to find a path, which though not particularly safe, was used for many years for guided walking tours. It is here we have the opportunity to drink the water or full your water bottles. Because this water is flowing directly from the mountains it is one of the few remaining places it is safe to taste fresh water without contamination and you realise without chemicals doesn’t really have a taste but is extremely refreshing. Be careful filling your water bottles because the water is very cold. Also don’t be surprised if a Kea or two drop in to say hello! 15 minutes
Milford sound Hwy, Milford Sound, New Zealand o Our Premium Cruise vessel has been specifically designed to capture the views of Milford Sound with its unique glass roof and large viewing decks. The ‘Gem of the Sound’ offers an outstanding experience never seen in Milford Sound with an exceptional level of comfort and hospitality. A selection of snacks and noodles can be purchased on board along with a wide range of drinks from New Zealand and around the world. Visit the stunning Milford Sound on board an equally premium vessel that will look after you and your unique experience. 120 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
ruth_b
24 Feb 2023
We went on a clear sunny day, which made this trip truly wonderful. Coach driver made the journey there informative as we stopped at lakes and mountain viewpoints. The boat we eventually took to look at the stunning fiords and waterfalls was comfortable with interesting commentary. The packed lunch we were provided with was generous and good.
Alberto_F
17 Nov 2022
An excellent experience, worth to make!
To improve it further, a tip from a foreigner who understands rather well English, but not with the New Zealand accent. It would be good to have a list of the points of interest of the journey, either for the coach trip and for the boat cruise. Even if such a list were done only in English, it would let everyone have a clearer idea of the individual POI's of the journey.
In the the trip I did the coach driver spoke an easy-to-understand English (he's from the US), but I had very hard times to understand the details given on the boat.
Other than that, it has been a great journey!
akelly184
01 Nov 2022
Had a great trip out to Milford Sound, our Great Sights driver, a young 22 yr old man was so funny on the way he made the trip even better. The scenery was breathtaking out to the cruise and then on the cruise even better. The box lunch was fresh and delicious and plenty to eat. Great value, highly recommend
This tour in
New Zealand
is organized by
GreatSights
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