Highlights
- Small group coach tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound
- 2 hour small boat cruise of Milford Sound
- Guided walks on return journey to Te Anau
- Easy guided walks with max duration of 45 minutes
Description
For a small, intimate cruise of New Zealand’s awe-inspiring and world renowned Milford Sound, you can’t go wrong with Mitre Peak Cruises. Combined with a small group coach and guided walks with Trips & Tramps, there is no better way to experience one of the most surreal and astounding places in the world. The Coach, Cruise & Walk trip from Te Anau includes a scenic journey to Milford Sound, a 2 hour cruise and guided walks on the return coach trip back to Te Anau.
The Coach Trip
Travel in comfort, style and luxury by coach with Trips & Tramps, departing from Te Anau and travelling onwards to Milford and back. Your friendly and knowledgeable driver will ensure you don’t miss a thing as you pause at various scenic spots. In between, your onboard host will ensure you are well taken care of and enjoy the complimentary snacks and drinks along the way. Board the Mitre Peak Cruises vessel at midday and embark on a cruise that will amaze you. On your way back, the boat will make a stop in lovely Te Anau, where you will have the opportunity to see Ata Whenua, a short film that has won awards, otherwise known as Shadowland. The film, which is 30 minutes long and is included in the ticket price, will enable you to get to know the otherwise inaccessible wilderness of the Fiordland World Heritage area. Your adventure will conclude with a leisurely drive back to Te Anau or Queenstown.
The Boat Ride
Mitre Peak Cruises will enable you to experience the spectacular fiord in the most intimate way possible by taking you way up close, accessing spots larger boats are unable to. Enjoy the full extent of Milford Sound’s beauty in ways you’ve never imagined.
Find out fascinating facts from the informative commentary of your knowledgeable guides who will alert you to notable sights including the 160 metre Bowen falls, the quintessential valley the Sinbad Gully, magnificent Mount Pembroke with its snow-capped peak and the grand Mitre Peak, which, starting from the ocean floor, measures a staggering 1,692 metres.
The smaller vessels of about 20 metres enable Mitre Peak Cruises to take you much closer to shore than larger vessels can, enabling you to experience the stunning scenery from an even better vantage point. Built specially to ply the waters of Milford, the boat is the perfect place from which to view endangered fur seals, once almost extinct due to hunting, the elusive Fiordland crested penguins and playful dusky dolphins.
Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound receive more rainfall than the rest of New Zealand and are a sight to behold no matter what the weather conditions of the day.
The Walk
On the return journey back from Milford Sound to Te Anau, stop off on the Milford Road to experience a series of beautiful guided walks with Trips & Tramps through ancient rainforest and alpine valleys. If you are travelling in November & December, you may be lucky enough to see the famous Mt Cook lilies in bloom during your walk. Guided walks will take a maximum of 45 minutes and will be tailored to suit the walking ability & interest of your group on the day. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the spectacular scenery on Milford Road up close & take photos.
Trip Includes
- Luxury return coach transfers from Te Anau including hotel pick ups
- Exceptional service from friendly staff
- 2hr boat cruise of Milford Sound
- Knowledgeable guides & informative commentary
- Complimentary tea & coffee
- Guided walk on return journey from Milford Sound to Te Anau
Duration
- Allow 9 hours return from Te Anau (2 hours on the boat)
Departures
- 8:00am
- Pick up from your Te Anau accommodation
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Child & infant rates apply
- Purpose built, all weather vessels offer superior comfort & personalised service
- Maximum capacity onboard the boat is 75 passengers. We limit our numbers to keep our cruises uncrowded enhancing your enjoyment & appreciation of this spectacular wilderness area
- Complimentary tea & coffee
- Please bring your own picnic lunch
- Milford Sound is located 4.5hrs drive from Queenstown & 2.5hrs from Te Anau
- If you wish to drive yourself to Milford Sound then you can book just a Milford boat cruise without the coach or for transfers from Queenstown click here
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$275.00
- Child (4-14yrs): NZD$210.00
- Infant (0-3yrs): NZD$125.00
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