1 Day Milford Sound (Coach - Nature Cruise - Coach)

Tour Itinerary

LIMITED TIME ONLY - PICNIC LUNCH INCLUDED FOR ONLY $NZ 1

From Te Anau, travel by luxury coach along the spectacular Milford Road through impressive alpine scenery. There is time for photo stops and short walks along the way. The coach driver provides a commentary and interpretation material is available in foreign languages.

On reaching Milford Sound board a Nature Cruise for a leisurely cruise the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. Nature Cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife and have special appeal for the independent traveller. An on board nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region’s history, flora and fauna provides detailed interpretation in English with a roving microphone.

There is plenty of time available to explore points of interest and view the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and the towering peaks; and keep a lookout for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins when in season.

Lunch option and complimentary tea and coffee are available on all vessels. Following the cruise return to Te Anau by luxury coach. Suitable for all ages.

Tour Inclusions:

• Luxury glass-roofed coach transport from Te Anau to Milford Sound & return
• Extended Nature Cruise along the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea for 2hrs 30mins (2 hrs in winter)
• Morning and Afternoon Tea
• Picnic Lunch* (at additional cost and must be pre-ordered). Café style food is available for purchase on board the vessels
• Pick up / drop offs from select Te Anau accommodations

Schedule & Duration:

• Frequency: Daily. All year round
• Departure Point: Visitor Centre, Lakefront Drive, Te Anau or selected accommodation properties in the Te Anau area
• Departure Time: 10:20am (October-April), 09:50am (May-September) or 08:00am (November-March)
• Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (7 hours in winter) (approximately)
• Return Details: 18:00pm (October-April), 16:45pm (May-September) or 16:30pm (November-March)
• Closed: Christmas Day

Important Information:

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher

General Information:

• Child ages are 5-14 years inclusive (0-4 years years are free if sitting on a lap, but if a seat is required a child fare must be paid)
• What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent and camera
• Specialist commentary in English is provided on board the vessel and by the coach driver. Interpretation handouts are available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Thai
• Luxury 47 seater Volvo coaches with reclining seats and air conditioning. Coaches feature glass roofs for additional viewing and have revolutionary sloping floors, mid doors and angled seats to increase viewing comfort
• Experienced drivers have extensive knowledge of the Te Anau and Fiordland regions
• Cruise on the Milford Mariner, Milford Wanderer or MV Sinbad. The vessel used for the nature cruise may interchange to suit operational and capacity requirements
• *Picnic lunch contains sandwich (fresh salad and cold meat), muesli bar, fruit juice, cheese and crackers, sweet pastry, fresh fruit (seasonal), complimentary tea or coffee (indicative only)

Enhance Your Visit To New Zealand:

If you are interested in one of our independent coach tours, escorted coach tours or self drive tours and have day or two up your sleeve, why not add this trip to your visit? Simply let us know when you enquire about your other tour and we will include this trip in our quote.

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