Milford Sound day tour and Boutique cruise with picnic lunch from Te Anau

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Joining the tour from Te Anau, you will experience the beauty of Fiordland National Park, a region rich with dense native bush, lakes, and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. the glass roof coaches ensure you don’t miss the stunning views as you pass through the Eglinton Valley with its ancient alpine forest and the famous Mirror Lakes, where we’ll stop for photo opportunities. From here, the Milford Sound tour progresses through the Upper Hollyford Valley and past the stunning Christie Falls.As we exit the 1.2km long Homer Tunnel (drilled through the solid rock of a mountain) this tour enters the breathtaking Cleddau Valley and then descends into Milford Sound where you’ll board a spectacular 1 hour 45-minute boat cruise. Tuck into a yummy picnic lunch and relax with complimentary coffee, tea, and biscuits as you travel the length of the fiord, keeping an eye out for dolphins, seals, penguins, and other marine life. See natural wonders like Mitre Peak, glacier scarred rock walls rising 1,200m vertically from the sea, and waterfalls that tumble into the sound from valleys high above.After your Milford Sound cruise, your guide will be waiting to drive you back to Te Anau, arriving late afternoon.
Highlights
- Travel in comfort aboard coach and boutique heritage vessel
- Lots of scenic stops and photo opportunities
- See the best of Milford Sound's landscapes on a boutique small boat cruise
- Get you up close and personal with the local wildlife
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
9 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Picnic-style lunch on cruise
- Coffee, tea, and biscuits on-board
- Cruise admission ticket
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned coach
- Roundtrip transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where you'll meet
Pick up from your hotels or private addresses in Te Anau. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.
Operated by
Cruise Milford New Zealand Ltd
Important information
* A picnic lunch is a fresh wrap with ham or chicken and salad. If you have any dietary requirements/food allergies please contact the local partner after booking to ensure they have all the necessary requirements. You will find the contact information on the voucher after booking
* Please note that lunch is not included for infant tickets, lunch can be added for an additional fee of 20 dollars per person
* Photo stops along Milford Road are subject to weather and road conditions on the day
* This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund