Milford Sound Activities

 

Go Milford

Go Milford’s PREMIER ALL INCLUSIVE tour to Milford Sound includes: - A personal, small group tour of the spectacular overland route to Milford Sound - Cruise on Milford Sound - Hot Lunch onboard the cruise vessel - Visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory / Discovery Centre.

Departures: Daily from Te Anau, and pick ups from Bella Vista Depart 8:15am return 4:00pm (approx)
1 Nov 2011 – 31 Oct 2012 $175.00 per adult, $87.50 per Child (4-14 years)Infants 3 years and under Free.

 

Milford Un-Hurried Coach & Cruise

A day off for your driver – winter – spring – summer – fall. Small coach tour to Milford Sound – Includes; Plenty of photo stops, a wilderness tea break & (optional) short nature walks along the way.We take a leisurely, extended, Full Fiord Nature Cruise on Milford Sound. “A memorable day trip for all ages”
This becomes “Winter Magic” Mail Tour as the seasons change. Join the postie on a Coach and Cruise tour to Milford Sound at the most magical time of the year.
Departs daily. Oct – April 8:00am, May – Sept 8:45am and Returns approx 5:15pm Cost $165.00 per Adult,  $85.00 per Child(5-14), $25.00 Infant (4 & under)
Picnic Lunch $17.00 or bring your own.

 

Encounter Cruise

Get up close to nature on this small boat in Milford Sound.This is an intimate experience with numbers capped at 75, and on-board Nature Guides offering personal attention. The boat explores small nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord, nudging into sheer rock faces to examine flora and fauna in detail for 2hr 15min.
This ‘ecotour’ is perfect for close-up shots of seals, birds and other wildlife, including dolphins ‘riding’ the bow wave and the rarest penguin in the world, the Fiordland crested penguin.
The smaller boat helps you appreciate the sheer size and grandeur of the fiord’s cliff faces rising hundreds of metres out of the water, scarred here and there by tree falls.  You’ll get within touching distance of impressive geological features and close enough to catch and drink pure glacial water, or feel the full force from the powerful 15,000-year-old Stirling Falls (they have got jackets to keep you dry!).
Summer Schedule 1 Nov 2011 – 30 April 2012 Times & prices 10:15am – $84.00 per adult 1:00pm – $92.00 per adult 3:45pm – $74.00 per adult $16.00 per child (4-14 years) Infants (3 and under free)

 

Discover More Cruise

Discover More Cruise – summer only
The longest daytime cruise of any trip available in Milford Sound includes a Kiwi-style BBQ lunch and a visit to the Milford Discovery Centre, New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory.
If you’re looking for a New Zealand experience that’s more authentic, more insightful, more informative and more personal – this is it. Discover More gives you time to slow down and really explore the beauty of Milford Sound, getting up close to this stunning, remote part of the country.
Two on-board Nature Guides roving the boat with microphones. You’re welcome to ask questions, delve deeper, learn and experience more – hands on. You’ll get to see Milford from a locals perspective and can get soaked under spectacular waterfalls, before going below water level to view unique marine life at the Milford Discovery Centre. Why Discover More? – Longest daytime cruise (3hrs)- Tasty Kiwi BBQ lunch included – Small passenger numbers – On-board nature guides – Includes Milford Discovery Centre / Underwater Observatory. Departs daily in Summer (1 Nov 2011 – 30 April 2012)  at 11.45am Prices: $115.00 per Adult, $26.00 per Child (4-14 years) Infants 3 years and under free.

 

Scenic Cruises

Come aboard and enjoy your Scenic cruise from the large viewing decks of one of the three modern, spacious and purpose-built catamarans. Move freely around the boat and enjoy the stability on the water that only a twin-hull vessel can provide.
The Scenic Cruise is family and wheelchair friendly, with a whole top deck for viewing and panoramic photo opportunities, and large covered seating areas and viewing windows on other levels.
Dolphins love playing with our ‘cats’ and you get right out to the head of the fiord and the Tasman Sea, stopping at waterfalls and points of interest on the way.
Summer Schedule 1 Nov 2011 – 30 April 2012 Times & prices 9:00am – $68.00 per adult 11:00am – $76.00 per adult 1:30pm – $90.00 per adult 3:00pm – $65.00 per adult, $16.00 per child (4-14) on all scenic cruises. Infants (3 and under free)

 

Milford Sound “The Big Day Out”

Coach, Cruise & Walk-About As for the Coach & Cruise “PLUS” Your Choice of;A) 2 1/2 hours (un-guided) hiking on the renowned Routeburn Track to the Key Summit, the best easily accessible view point in Fiordland.**or**B) Stay with your guide and explore the Lower Hollyford Valley with short Nature Walks and a visit to Gunns Camp & Museum & other scenic highlights.A & B then re-unite for a tea break en-route to a full Fiord Nature Cruise on Milford Sound.
1 Oct 2011 to 30 April 2012 Departs daily 8:00am, Returns approx 6:00pm Cost $173.00 per Adult,  $105.00 per Child (5-14), $25.00 Infant (4 & under)