Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Southland Region, Southland Region, South Island
Departing Queenstown and hugging the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the highway brings you along the rugged but beautiful Devil's Staircase and passed stunning mountain ranges to southern rural heartland. After passing through deer, cattle and sheep farming landscape, you come to the beautiful town of Te Anau, the Gateway to Fiordland, for a refreshment break.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
The coach makes a scheduled stop at Te Anau, the Gateway to Fiordland for an important rest break before journeying into the National Park.
You can use this time to get your caffeine fix, stretch your legs, take a stroll to the lake or stock up on the last of connectivity as phone signal and WiFi is blissfully lost as you enter Fiordland.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fiordland National Park, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
Embark on a stunning tour through the National Park to Milford Sound; where the journey is just as spectacular as the destination!
Enjoy insightful and anecdotal storytelling from our experienced driver guides as they share the secrets of their beautiful back yard. Take advantage of the plentiful stops along the way for incredible photo ops and short nature walks through the heart of Fiordland at iconic points such as Elginton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat and Monkey Creek.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Milford Sound, Milford Sound, Southland Region, South Island
Step aboard a spacious catamaran, and enjoy a scenic cruise along spectacular Milford Sound.
Get up close and personal with the fiord's towering mountains, sheer cliffs and hanging valleys as the boat hugs the edges of the fiord throughout the two hour cruise. Feel the spray from the waterfalls that cascade from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains and look out for New Zealand fur seal colonies and occasionally dolphins swimming nearby.
As your cruise meanders past majestic Mitre Peak and as you navigate the length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, let the scenery transport you back to a time of magical wilderness!
Relax in the comfortable seating, grab a local beer or wine from the bar, soak up the scenery from the sun deck or join the famously friendly crew on the bow as the boat noses close to Stirling Falls for the refreshing finale.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fiordland National Park, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
The coach returns to Te Anau after the cruise without stopping along the way, giving you time to edit your photos, have a quick nap or just reflect on the cruise of a lifetime!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
A shorter rest break in Te Anau is made on the return journey before completing the trip back to Queenstown.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Southland Region, Southland Region, South Island
After a short break in Te Anau, the coach returns to Queenstown after a long but unforgettable day!
Duration: 2 hours
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Athol Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick ups are available from bus stops in central Queenstown and along the Frankton Road.
Please contact the operator with your accommodation details to find the closest pick up point and confirm the time.
12 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
Please ensure that a car seat or suitable restraint is brought for all passengers 4 years and under travelling on our coach to ensure their safety and safety of others.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Jorge_C
The drive there and the cruise. Excellent service by all, great lunch, 5 star service.
Long drive but worth the time
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : r0naqv
The entire experience was amazing. Smooth pick ups, knowledgeable guides, friendly staff.
The boat cruise was a highlight because of the weather on the day.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : Hannah J
So amazing. Long drive (~four hours each way from Queenstown with a few stops) but beautiful. Unforgettable experience!
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : CarolynSarah_U
The scenic drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound was awesome. Ian, our driver and tour guide, was funny and gave us helpful information along the way. The Milford Sound cruise was a bit disappointing though because it rained and it was foggy. Overall, it was worth the long road trip from Queenstown. If I had to do it again, I would probably choose the summer season to visit Milford Sound.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : John_C
Of course we had high expectations of this tour with Milford Sound seemingly on everyone's bucket list including ours but actually being there still blew us away. We were blessed with great weather as well so to see a place with extremely high rainfall on a perfect cloudless day was a bonus.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Elvin_c
It was a long drive from Queenstown, but it was all worth it. The view was amazing, and breath taking. Will sure go again and will recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : cynthiatjiong
Great experience, beautiful view despite the cloudy weather. Our lady driver was fantastic - great knowledge and friendly. She was excellent. Highly recommend this tour! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Lourdes_B
Hiking was easy, but I walked slow due to my bad legs. The wonderful glaciers. Once in a lifetime experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
Posted By : Akshay_K
Beautiful New Zealand. It was a bit of a long bus coach trip, but it was worth it.
Debie is an excellent tour guide and Bus driver.
Only thing to add that she was not aware of Vegetarian requirement, but vegetarian lunch was provided
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
Posted By : Chanisara_C
That is a good trip and worth to go there on the raining day the water fall was gorgeous and the coach always take care passengers
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
