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Milford Sound Day Tour: Discover New Zealand's Prized Fiordland National Park From Queenstown
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Queenstown
Embark on a breathtaking day tour to Milford Sound, New Zealand’s prized Fiordland National Park. Discover stunning scenery, remote atmosphere, and rugged beauty in this World Heritage site.
Embark on a breathtaking day tour to Milford Sound, New Zealand’s prized Fiordland National Park. Discover stunning scenery, remote atmosphere, and rugged beauty in this World Heritage site.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake Wakatipu - Shaped like a lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand’s third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
- Mirror Lakes Walk - Described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in…
- Lake Wakatipu - Shaped like a lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand’s third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
- Mirror Lakes Walk - Described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound (and it often does) those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. See the mirror lakes of Earl Mountains
- Homer Tunnel - This is weather dependent, photo stop of valley tunnel
- Monkey Creek - A chance to fill up your water bottles with incredibly fresh Glacier feed water
- Milford Sound - Discover this remote and beautiful Fiord with a day tour and cruise Including Lunch. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales.
What's Included
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Glass Roof Coaches with Free-Wifi
- Free Hotel Transfers from selected properties
- Lunch
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Glass Roof Coaches with Free-Wifi
- Free Hotel Transfers from selected properties
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take a memorable day trip to Milford Sound and appreciate its striking landscapes. Situated in the south west of the South Island, the untouched Milford Sound forms part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, and is renowned for its isolation and rugged charm. It’s the most popular fiord in New Zealand, accessible by road. Maoris reportedly…
Take a memorable day trip to Milford Sound and appreciate its striking landscapes. Situated in the south west of the South Island, the untouched Milford Sound forms part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, and is renowned for its isolation and rugged charm. It’s the most popular fiord in New Zealand, accessible by road. Maoris reportedly found Milford Sound over a millennium ago, and they used to come back every season to gather the valued pounamu (greenstone). In the early nineteenth century, John Grono, a European settler, was the first to set foot on the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales.
Rudyard Kipling once referred to Milford Sound as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’. The Sound was shaped by glaciers during the ice ages. In all types of weather, Milford Sound is awe-inspiring. Cliffs soar from the inky waters, mountain peaks touch the heavens, and waterfalls tumble down, some reaching a height of 1000 meters.
Location
Athol Street
**Departures between 01NOV24 - 20DEC24 Please go to Car Park at 61 Stanley Street**
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(498 Ratings)
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Mar_acarolinas830
Sep 8, 2024
Memorable family experience! - We started the trip at Te Anau. Amazing experience from start to end. Not only the incredible sightseeing that you get along the way to Fiordland National Park, or the both cozy and dazzling boat experience through the fiords, but Shailendra, our bus driver, was the highlight of the trip making it a 10/10 fun, safe, memorable experience.
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Helen_w
Aug 12, 2024
First Class Trip - Experience of travelling through parts of such a wonderful area of the South Island, with a knowledgeable and first class driver, was first class. Although the weather was against us, the trip was memorable. The captain and staff on Pure Milford were very friendly. Lunch was lovely and all in all well worth the money.
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Francis_c
Aug 5, 2024
An unforgettable journey though Milford Sound scenery and stories - Two things stood out for Sue and I - the stunning scenery, and the tour guide/coach driver, Adrian. There was a good hard frost went we departed Queenstown early on a July morning, with fog that largely followed the lakes, but when it cleared the terrain was stunning. Snow-capped mountains were numerous, some rising starkly and steeply, and challenging us flat-country West Australians, with a horizontal mind-set, to have a go at estimating their altitude. Te Anau was interesting, in that, sitting alongside a large lake, it was fogged out on both the way in, and the way out, and had not seen the sun for 3 days. Milford Sound itself, in Fiordland, was quite beautiful, with all things deep, steep, and stunning, and easily viewable from the large and comfy cruise boat. Lunch was adequate without setting the world on fire.
A word on Adrian: the scenery experience is one thing, and a big thing. Too often the service role of driver, guide, and raconteur, is underplaed. We are ageing Australians with an earthy sense of humour, perhaps not for everyone, but we quickly learnt to pay attention to his every word over the coach intercom, as there were jewels tied up in them. Not only was he knowledgeable with local agricultural practices (having once been a farmer, as we found out), and with the terrain characteristics we were passing through, but he had a wry, dry sense of humour that had us in fits of chuckling. Sadly, on our return trip to Queenstown in fading light, he advised that he'd done his talking on the way in, and that he would be largely silent. This was a shame, as we felt we could get another "petrol powered possum plucker' and similar descriptors out of him. A great guy, and great guide! A really good day.
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Celine_s
Jul 8, 2024
Great value for money - Food was nice and simple the views and boat were spectacular. The views were breath taking and the bus ride was scenic.
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Dianne_p
Jul 4, 2024
Stunning trip - Our bus driver Adrian was very knowledgeable the bus trip to Milford sound was the most picturesque trips I’ve ever done in the whole world The boat trip was stunning too!!!
The lunch that was included was a bit of a letdown!! Sandwich, apple and cookie.
Other than that it was the best tour and everything ran on time
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Mary_p
Jun 27, 2024
Once in a lifetime, bucket list done. - Once in a lifetime. I love the dolphins
Would do it again, but the bus travels back was long & cold.
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Sachin_p
Jun 22, 2024
Our tour to Milford sound... - Our tour to Milford sound was way better then we thought😊The driver Salindra was very informative and was doing very safe driving. Can not wait to come back again😊
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Lyd_loves_22
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent trip - Was a great trip. Our driver Shalindra provided informative commentary with entertainment in between. The stops on the way up were great, and the cruise was amazing. It’s a long day but absolutely worth doing. Unfortunately the heating on the bus broke and it got quite cold, so pack extra layers incase similar happens, but the driver was great and did everything he could to make the trip comfortable.
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Melanie_p
Jun 9, 2024
Great experience! - We had a picture perfect day despite the wintertime visit -- Adrian was an awesome driver and tour guide and our cruise was wonderful.
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Sharon_p
Jun 1, 2024
Save your money use another company - Great Sites are terrible communicators. Stood out in the rain for 30 minutes waiting for a bus because there was no communication of if and when I was being picked up at my requested hotel. Then I was not dropped off where I was picked up. I was to have a gluten free lunch and did not. The driver argued with me that I was being picked up in the wrong place. Even though I had confirmation that I was picked up there. (All be it I didn’t get that confirmation until 7:15 AM since communication was terrible) The bus had no bathroom on it and it was NOT their bus as stated by them it was out sourced. It was a commuter bus. The bus driver did not stick to the time schedule as indicated, and we ended up skipping sightseeing spots because passengers were late coming back and he did not leave without them as he said he would. The people on the tour were very rude and were talking very loud, screaming on the ride while driver was trying to speak. They did that on the boat as well. I don’t blame the tour company for that just that they should have made an announcement to please quiet down so people could listen if they so chose.
The boat ride within Milford sound was fantastic. The staff on the boat were so nice. The boat trip in the sound is worthwhile. I just wish I had driven myself out there and back since everything that the company did was subpar and a waste of money. Find a real company not someone who’s going to outsource to the cheapest bidder.
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