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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand

Board a luxury coach in Queenstown and travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Te Anau.

Stop At: Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand

After a short break in Te Anau the coach will continue along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Eglinton Valley, 6202/6244 Te Anau-Milford Hwy, Fiordland National Park 9679, New Zealand

Enjoy a photo stop at the amazing Eglington Valley on your journey along the Milford Road.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mirror Lakes Walk, Milford Road,, Fiordland National Park New Zealand

Take a short walk past the Mirror Lakes, where, on a clear day the mountains can be seen perfectly reflected in the water.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Homer Tunnel, 94 S.h., Milford Sound New Zealand

Journey through the mountains via the Homer Tunnel, bringing you out at Milford Sound.

Stop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand

On reaching Milford Sound you will join a leisurely cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea.

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Stop At: Milford sound Hwy, Milford Sound New Zealand

Journey along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery, considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Mitre Peak, Fiordland National Park New Zealand

Cruise past the impressive Mitre Peak whilst looking out for wildlife and enjoying an informative commentary from your onboard nature guide.

Stop At: Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand

Your coach journey will take you on a scenic drive through the beautiful Fiordland National Park.

Duration: 2 hours

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Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
One-way transport by air-conditioned coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound
2-hour cruise with commentary and onboard nature guide
Coffee and tea on board cruise
Shuttle transfer to the airstrip
40-minute helicopter flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
Entry/Admission - Lake Te Anau
Entry/Admission - Eglinton Valley
Entry/Admission - Mirror Lakes Walk
Entry/Admission - Milford Sound
Entry/Admission - Milford sound Hwy
Entry/Admission - Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks (you may purchase morning tea in Te Anau and lunch on board the cruise)

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Helicopters operate with a maximum of 6 people
Helicopter flights are weather dependent; if there are unfavorable weather conditions on the day of your tour and your helicopter cannot fly, you will return to Queenstown by coach and be refunded the difference (refund does not apply if only the snow landing is canceled due to weather)
Please wear or bring comfortable shoes, a waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Features

Tourism

95%

Original

90%

Adrenaline

70%

Cultural

45%

Reviews

4.0

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julie.imanage

4 | 2018-11-30

A must do if in Queenstown. Beautiful scenery. Long bus trip so if you can get the plane or helicopter back. unfortunately our helicopter was cancelled due to weather but no problems in getting the refund.Lunch box on board a bit sad so take some food.

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Nathaniel K

4 | 2018-01-20

Unfortunately a rainy and windy day at Milford Sound. Activity is weather dependent. Still enjoyed the scenery: greenery, cliffs, waterfalls, ocean! Our trip back was great. Thanks to Phil, our helicopter pilot, for the extra stop for pictures of Lake Wakatipu - awesome view, great pictures sunny day on the summit. If you can afford the helicopter flight back, it is well worth the cost.

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Christine O

3 | 2017-01-24

I enjoyed the bus trip to Queenstown and the spectacular views from the boat. We were to get a helicopter back to Queenstown but the weather was not kind to us and this part of the trip was cancelled. We then had a 4 hour bus trip back.

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David M

4 | 2014-12-02

Very good trip , only spoilt a bit by rain (snow at high altitude) on the way to Milford Sound and when I was there. The bus journey there is over 5 hours and so I was so happy that I had booked to return by helicopter - which took 45 minutes including sightseeing and a high altitude snow landing which was great. Still, overall, I was lucky , as 2 days later the one road in was blocked by an avalanche. All tours cancelled !!

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