As you board your luxury coach in Queenstown you can enjoy a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Te Anau. The coach driver provides an informative commentary in English only. Stopping in Te Anau for a short break provides the opportunity for you to purchase lunch before the excursion continues along the spectacular Milford Road. There is time for a photo stop and short walks along the way.

Upon arrival at Milford Sound, you will board the Milford Mariner for the overnight cruise. The vessel explores in a leisurely way many points of interest, with plenty of time available to view waterfalls, rain forest, mountains and wildlife with the experienced nature guide on board.

The Milford Mariner offers you a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience. With a nature guide at hand you can explore in the tender craft and kayaks or simply relax on deck. After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet in the spacious saloon before retiring to your private cabin. The Milford Mariner caters for visitors who enjoy comfort combined with activity. The vessel has been purpose built to accommodate passengers in private cabins with en suite bathrooms. It has a spacious dinning saloon, observation lounge and large open deck areas for viewing the scenery of Milford Sound.

The vessel returns to and anchors overnight in sheltered Harrison Cove. Activities include kayaking and exploring the shoreline on the tender craft. The overnight cruise includes a delicious three course buffet evening meal and hearty cooked breakfast. beverages are sold at the licensed, on board bar. The next morning following breakfast there is further cruising before returning to the Milford Sound Wharf.

After disembarkation on the morning of the second day you will return to Queenstown by coach allowing time to reflect on the beauty of the morning scenery.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

• Daily (October 01 to April 30 )
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday (May 01 - 30 and September 01 - 30)

Departure Point:

Real Journeys Visitors Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown.

Departure Time:

8:30am

Return details:

Tour concludes at original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Complimentary hotel pick up is available from all Queenstown centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Viewing decks, dining saloon and observation lounge
• Private cabins with en suite bathrooms
• Three course evening buffet meal and breakfast
• 20 kayaks and 2 tender craft
• Interpretation handouts available in selection of languages
• New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Underwater Observatory entrance fee
• Meals and drinks, unless otherwise stated
• Items of a personal nature

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Interpretation handouts are available in English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and Thai languages
What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes/boots
• Waterproof jacket
• Woolen sweater or fleece jacket
• Overnight bag with a change of clothes
• Swimwear (optional)
• Cash for bar and snacks
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
• Camera and lots of film!

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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