Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comDiscover Milford Sound (Coach / Cruise / Fly)
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Product code: 3910GS500
Depart Queenstown and travel by luxury coach along the edge of Lake Wakatipu beneath the rugged Remarkables mountain range on the road to Te Anau, the "Gateway to Fiordland". After a brief morning tea break in Te Anau, enter the Fiordland National Park and prepare to be mesmerized by the grandeur of this region. Pass through the Eglington Valley and see ancient alpine beech forest, stunning waterfalls, and the famous Mirror Lakes. The coach will pause here for photo opportunities.
The tour then progresses through the Upper Hollyford Valley, past the stunning Christie Falls and enters the 1.2 kilometer (0.75 miles) long Homer Tunnel, drilled through the solid rock of a mountain. As you exit the Homer Tunnel, prepare yourself for the breathtaking impact of the Cleddau Valley and the descent into Milford Sound.
At Milford Sound, embark on a spectacular Milford Sound Red Boat cruise on the majestic fiord, where you will see the wonders of Mitre Peak, glacier scarred rock walls that rise 1200 meters (3937 feet) vertically from the sea and waterfalls that tumble from hanging valleys and crash into the sound far below.
After your cruise, join your light aircraft for a scenic flight from Milford Sound over the Southern Alps and back to Queenstown (weather permitting). The flight is internationally acclaimed as one of the most magnificent flights in the world, with spectacular views of the World Heritage status Fiordland National Park. Experience panoramic views of fiords, mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes and the lush native rainforests before flying past the Sutherland Falls and over the McKinnon Pass.
Once in the air it takes only a short time to see why this region is so unique and unsurpassed by anything else. Discover the sights of some of New Zealand's untouched country as your light plane soars up high and offers a birds eye view before landing in Queenstown, where you will be transferred to your Queenstown accommodation.
Milford Sound Boat Cruise
Daily
Departure Point: Station Information Center, corner of Camp and Shotover Streets, Queenstown and selected central city hotels Departure Time: 7:20am, hotel pick ups start prior to this time Return details: Tour concludes at Queenstown, at approximately 4:30pm Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up is available from all Queenstown centrally located hotels.Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.
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- Coach travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Scenic Red Boat cruise on Milford Sound (1 hour 45 minutes duration)
- Lunch (if this option is selected)
- Scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown (weather permitting)
- Commentary given by the driver in English and pre-recorded commentaries in Japanese, Spanish, German and Mandarin
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Food and drinks other than those specified
- 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.
- All tours are operated by luxury 5 star coaches, equipped with air conditioning, rest-room facilities, video monitors and reclining seats. For the comfort of all passengers, all tours have been designated as Non Smoking, with regular stops made for those who wish to smoke.
- Lunch options include: Buffet lunch or Japanese Obento Lunch.
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This involved an early start and a long coach drive, but the stunning views and cruise on Milford Sound ... Read more ›
Michael E, United Kingdom, May 2007
Awesome trip. The flight back was cancelled due to high winds, which was unseen BUT our excellent drive ... Read more ›
Angus W, United Kingdom, December 2007
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