MILFORD & DOUBTFUL SOUNDS DAY TOURS

Milford Sound

Take the time to enjoy the best of Milford Sound with this leisurely cruise aboard purpose built Fiordland specific boats. Exploring the length of the fiord you’ll learn about the history of the region and benefit from the knowledge of your specialist nature guide. Experience the cool spray of a waterfall as you move in close to sheer rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals and, in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguins.

Experienced skippers tailor the cruise to take into consideration weather and recent wildlife sightings, ensuring you’ll see the best that Milford Sound has to offer on the day. Informative, participative and relaxed, this is the perfect way to experience what’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world”

Departs: Milford Wharf

8.45am returning

10.25am (Nov – 10 Apr), 10.30am returning

12.30pm (Oct – Apr), 11am returning 1pm (all year) 1pm returning 3pm (Oct – Apr), 1.15pm returning 3.15pm (all year) 3.30pm retuning 5pm (28 Oct – Apr). Coach transfers available from Te Anau & Queenstown (extra cost). Note for those requiring a Seasonal Packed Lunch box, it must be prebooked.

Milford Sound Fly, Cruise and Return Flight

For awe-inspiring views of the fiord, mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes and lush rainforest, nothing compares with a 40-minute scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound. On arrival in Milford, passengers are transferred to a Real NZ vessel for a 1hr 40min to 2 hours cruise on the entire length of the fiord. Includes full commentary on flight and cruise and return accommodation transfers (commencing 45 minutes prior to departure). Perfect for those who are short of time or want to avoid the full day normally required to visit Milford Sound. Departs: 10am, returning 2.05pm & 12.30pm returning 4.35pm (All year).

Note: Flights operate subject to weather.

Full Day Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Doubtful Sound is a beautiful fiord; three times longer than Milford Sound, with twisting arms, it has a surface area ten times larger. With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, Doubtful Sound will take your breath away.

There’s no direct road access, so the only way you can to get to Doubtful Sound is a cruise across the picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a bus trip over Wilmot Pass – New Zealand's most expensive (and majestic) road. We’ll pause along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening below. This isolation makes this fiord a very special place, only those in the know get to see.

Once you arrive, you will board the Patea Explorer for a 3 hour (approximately) cruise on Doubtful Sound - a spectacular pristine fiord. During the cruise our knowledgeable and friendly nature guides will share with you their passion for the region. They’re always ready to answer questions, point out landmarks and provide all the information about the varied wildlife you may see, including dolphins, fur seals and the rare Fiordland crested penguin.

Tip: ANZCRO highly recommends you do both the Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound tours. While you cannot beat the drive to Milford, the Doubtful Sound cruise is truly awesome.

Departs: Pearl Harbour, Manapouri 10am returning 5.15pm (all year). Coach transfers available from Queenstown (extra cost). Note for those requiring a Seasonal Packed Lunch box, it must be prebooked. There is a café in the Pearl Harbour Visitor Centre with expresso coffee and lunch items available for purchase.

Operated by Realnz Adult Child (5-15yrs) Infant Full Day Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise $259 $99Seasonal Packed Lunch (must be preordered) – per person $30 $30 $30