Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
Description
Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. 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. 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.
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Shaped like a lightening blot, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
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
A chance to fill up your water bottles with incredibly fresh Glacier feed water
This is weather dependent, photo stop of valley tunnel
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.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(565)
Well worth the early start xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Ooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
This was a great tour!! Bus driver was funny and knowledgeable. Cruise and scenery were amazing! Thanks!
We had such a comfortable and amazing trip to Milford Sound. There were multiple stops along the way which showcased some stunning scenery! Our tour guide - Abhi was so knowledgeable and made our trip one to remember.
Amazing tour with Bus Driver/Tour Guide Abbi! Very Informative and knowledgeable about local history and the area! Bus was nice and clean and had plenty of scenic stops along the way to take photos!
Nice trip with great guidelines by the guide with precise and informative explanatioon. comfortable seating,
Fantastic tour and such a smooth drive. Matt provided informative commentary and went over and above to stop the bus when the Kea bird was sighted. Great trip and highly recommend.
A long day but well worth it! Scenery is unbelievable! Boat ride very good, lots of waterfalls, saw some seals.
Cruise experience is awful. No planning and no one to explain the activities. Cruise is dirty. Only driving was the which I like
Tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable. The picnic lunch was more like a school lunch (not what I expected but food wasn’t the main point). But overall very good.
Do it! The scenery is amazing and breathtaking. Matt our driver was friendly, informative and made it fun.
