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Even rain transforms the landscape, creating a breathtaking display of hundreds of waterfalls cascading around the fiord. Whether it's the warmth of the sun or the drama of rainfall, Milford Sound captivates visitors with its timeless scenery throughout the entire year. Cruise out onto the fiord and explore its stunning scenery including waterfalls, the lush rainforest, soaring mountain peaks and glacier-carved cliffs. After dinner, watch the stars overhead or relax in the lounge, before heading to your cabin for a restful sleep.
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With numerous waterfalls, teeming marine life, and a lush rainforest, Milford Sound captivates all its visitors. Beyond its scenery, the journey there, winding through the picturesque Fiordland National Park, becomes a lifelong memory for travellers. Milford Sound carries cultural significance in Māori heritage, serving as a treasured location for precious greenstone varietals, valued for their delicate qualities. The best way to enjoy the Milford Road, one of the world’s finest alpine roads without having to worry about the often tricky driving conditions, is on one of our coaches. Our experienced coach drivers know all the right places to stop and take in the magnificent views of the Milford Road. Along the way, they will provide you with informative commentary about the region, its history and natural surroundings.
Cruises
If you’ve selected a day cruise, you can choose how you cruise from our fleet of vessels, which all offer slightly different cruising experiences, departure times, and food menus. Learn about the history of the region from a specialist nature guide on a leisurely Nature Cruise. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise closer to sheer rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals and in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguins. If you decide to self-drive, do overnight in Te Anau as the trip to Milford and back from Queenstown can get very tiring. Also, leave plenty of time to stop at the many scenic trails and sightseeing lookouts along the way.
Stewart Island Discovery Expeditions
This overnight cruise through the heart of Fiordland provides astonishing views and the ultimate Milford Sound adventure. Overnight cruises are the ultimate way to escape, recharge, and explore the beautiful wilderness Fiordland National Park has to offer. There are tons of communal facilities and the park is kept very clean.
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Very friendly and helpful that went above and beyond to meet our needs. You get to Milford Sound by travelling along the scenic Milford Road (Highway 94) through the incredible Fiordland National Park. This video showcases the hard work and dedication of the people involved in creating these remarkable experiences. The temperature in Milford can vary depending on the season and can go from an average high of around 19C in summer (Dec - Feb) to around 9.5C in winter (Jun - Aug). Following that choice, if there are any secondary options available please select one of them.
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(Prices may vary depending on season) Child rates apply for 1-15 years. Infants (0-12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Passengers are to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.See our website for departures, prices & full cruise details.
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Leisurely activity and a nature-styled overnight cruise on awe-inspiring Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. This can be a great way to experience the fiord at its most peaceful. Your cruise will start in the late afternoon, when many other tour groups and cruises have left for the day. For information on driving safely in New Zealand please visit DriveSafe.org.nz to learn about our road rules and conditions.
From Queenstown: Milford Cruise, Lunch & Return Transfers
Please specify if you wish to include any tour options or extra days & if you have any special requirements. E.g dietary, physical, medical; and (if available) advise arrival and departure flight details in New Zealand. Once you’ve arrived at Milford Sound, the best way to see the fiord in all its glory is by boarding a cruise and getting out on the water.
Overnight Cruises
This is the only way to stay overnight in Milford Sound itself – the nearest lodgings are a 5 minute drive back down the road at Milford Lodge. Discover this spectacular region of New Zealand with a Milford Sound tour. Choose from an overnight cruise, day cruise, coach and cruise or scenic flight.
Without a doubt, a Milford Sound cruise is the best way to explore Milford Sound. Of course, there are lots of other amazing things to do in Milford Sound but a boat cruise is accessible to everyone, affordable, and you get the see a lot of Milford Sound. The rock formations, waterfalls, cliff faces, and beautiful turquoise water are why Milford Sound is so spectacular and therefore so popular.
Overnight cruises depart from different locations depending on your destination and booked departure point. If you’ve decided to drive yourself to Milford Sound then it’s important to check the road conditions before setting off. In summer you likely won’t have any problems, but in winter things are different. The summer months (December to February) are the busiest season which means if you are driving there yourself, you will need to be patient in order to find parking if you arrive after 10 am. If you’re parking, I’d plan to allot 45 min – 1 hour to park, walk to the meeting point, and board the cruise.
Choose to explore Milford Sound by kayak or tender boat (weather dependant).
We can also organise helicopter flight connections if preferred. Milford Sound is the most well-known and most accessible of all the fiords in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park, a World Heritage Area. Its 16 kilometre (14 nautical miles) length is lined by sheer rock faces that soar 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) or more from the water. At 1692 metres, the iconic Mitre Peak is a spectacular sight and New Zealand’s most photographed mountain.
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