Te Anau Trip Overview
Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand’s most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel through lush rainforest, glacier carved valleys, alpine lookouts and much more. Enjoy spectacular short walks and incredible photo stops at sites such as Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek before arriving at the main event, magical Milford Sound.
On arrival at Milford Sound, board the fiord’s only glass roof vessel, the Gem of the Sound, for a two-hour exploration of the region’s most famous fiord. As the Gem travels the length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea, the welcoming crew will share what they know about their place, its wildlife, waterfalls, and fascinating history.
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and lunch before joining the crew for a dance under pure glacial melt as the boat noses under Stirling Falls for a refreshing finale!
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Te Anau, New Zealand
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Day Cruises
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What to Expect When Visiting Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand
Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand’s most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel through lush rainforest, glacier carved valleys, alpine lookouts and much more. Enjoy spectacular short walks and incredible photo stops at sites such as Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek before arriving at the main event, magical Milford Sound.
On arrival at Milford Sound, board the fiord’s only glass roof vessel, the Gem of the Sound, for a two-hour exploration of the region’s most famous fiord. As the Gem travels the length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea, the welcoming crew will share what they know about their place, its wildlife, waterfalls, and fascinating history.
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and lunch before joining the crew for a dance under pure glacial melt as the boat noses under Stirling Falls for a refreshing finale!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kiwi Country, Town Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9600 New Zealand
The Queenstown coach makes a scheduled stop at Kiwi Country, Te Anau before beginning the exploration of the Fiordland National Park, and it is here that you will meet your driver.
Duration: 15 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 the magnificent three deck Gem of the Sound, 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 booth seating, grab a local beer or wine from the bar, soak up the scenery from the sun deck or join the famously friendly crew for a refreshing shower as the boat noses under 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
