ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Southern Discoveries - Queenstown Visitor Centre, St Omer Wharf 110 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand7.00am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre • Travel on a premium glass-roof coach, equipped with reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning •USB charging ports and onboard toilet • Experienced, local coach drivers provide engaging and informative commentary, and show you the best short walks and photo stops along the Milford Road • Headset commentary available in several languages - Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Portugese with select multi-lingual commentary available on-board your cruise. • Coach connects with our Milford Sound Scenic Cruise • Freshly prepared International Buffet Lunch • FREE tea and coffee Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South IslandQueenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu. It's from here you will set off on a day trip with Milford Sound's original Cruise operator, Southern Discoveries, from Queenstown into Milford Sound to enjoy a beautiful experience of Milford Sound on a premium, low-emission coach with a delicious & freshly cooked international style buffet onboard your cruise. Discover the native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains of the fiords in Milford Sound. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South IslandTe Anau is a beautiful town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is home to endangered, flightless takahe birds and abundant trout in Lake Te Anau. Enjoy a short break here on your way to Milford Sound, in order to break up the journey, grab a coffee, and stretch your legs. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound New ZealandThis beautiful valley is glaciated with steep sides and a flat floor. It's between half a kilometre to two kilometres wide and has a shingle riverbed floor, which is constantly being changed by the Eglinton River. This is an incredible stop you will make as apart of your journey to Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries. Duration: 15 minutesPass By: Lake Gunn, State Highway 94, Fiordland National Park New ZealandLake Gunn is a strikingly beautiful lake in the South Island of New Zealand.Stop At: Mirror Lakes Walk, Milford Road,, Fiordland National Park New ZealandEnjoy a stroll among small lakes with stunning reflections of the Earl Mountains, should weather be permissive on the day. This is an easy, short walk off the Milford Road.Duration: 10 minutesPass By: Cleddau River, Southland 9679, New ZealandThe Cleddau River is a beautiful river of New Zealand. It flows into the head of Milford Sound. You'll see many parts of this river as you journey along the Milford Sound road.Stop At: Monkey Creek, Milford Sound New ZealandTake in great views of the upper Hollyford Valley while you fill up your water bottle from this glacier fed spring. Friendly Keas (a New Zealand alpine parrot) love this area so it's a great stop for some kea spotting. Duration: 10 minutesPass By: Homer Tunnel, 94 S.h., Milford Sound New ZealandAt an altitude of 945 metres above sea level and 1.2 kilometres in length, the unlined road tunnel allows access through sheer rock to Milford Sound with a gradient of 1 in 10. Completed in 1953, traffic lights control the traffic flow through the tunnel. An incredible part of your journey along the Milford Road. Stop At: The Chasm Walk, Milford Road State Highway 94 , Fiordland National Park, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New ZealandShould weather and time permit, enjoy a short walk here as a part of your Milford Sound day trip with Southern Discoveries. Dramatic views of a rock chasm and waterfalls formed by the rushing waters of the Cleddau River. This is an easy walk along a well maintained trail and is approximately 20 minu

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Sunscreen and insect repellent advisable,PLEASE NOTE: Infants (0-3) are charged at child rate, please note an appropriate child restraint must be provided by the caregiver (adult) in order for an infant or small child to travel on the coach. This is in accordance with New Zealand Law.,Stroller accessible,Infants must sit on laps,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers,COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

Return transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium glass-roof coach,USB charging ports on board coach,Informative commentary provided by local coach driver,Headset commentaries in several languages available,Milford Sound Nature Cruise,Freshly prepared Picnic Lunch,Coffee and/or Tea,Entry/Admission - Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre

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