Te Anau: Milford Sound Bus, Cruise, Observatory, and Lunch
ID: GYG174894-265713
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a more intimate Milford Sound experience from Te Anau. Depart later and explore Milford Road on a comfortable, premium bus. Discover the fiord on a small boat cruise. Visit the Underwater Observatory and savor an included picnic lunch.
Set off on a day trip from Te Anau to Milford Sound and enjoy a more intimate and in-depth experience of Milford Sound. Discover the native wildlife, towering waterfalls, and majestic mountains of the fiord on an intimate cruise on a smaller boat.
Journey through spectacular landscapes as your experienced, local bus driver provides engaging and informative commentary. Enjoy short walks and photo stops along Milford Road. Arrive at Milford Sound and relax on a nature cruise with a freshly prepared picnic lunch onboard.
Get within touching distance of impressive rock walls and up close to Stirling Falls. Your passionate skipper will share their local knowledge with lively and informative commentary. Visit Milford Sound Underwater Observatory along the way.
Descend 60 steps down a spiral staircase into a spacious viewing chamber to discover the unique and beautiful environment hidden under the surface of Milford Sound. Cruise back to the Milford Sound Visitor Centre to re-join the bus for the return journey to Te Anau.
Highlights
- Encounter Milford Sound on a day trip from Te Anau
- Enjoy the most in-depth Milford Sound day trip experience
- Discover the scenic alpine Milford Road
- Cruise beneath towering waterfalls and along the length of the fiord
- Visit New Zealand's only floating underwater observatory
- Savor a freshly prepared picnic lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Headset commentary is available onboard the coach in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French and German
• Always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit. The landscape is especially dramatic during wet weather as rainfall creates dozens of temporary waterfalls
• All vessels are fully licensed with a range of beverages plus a selection of snack foods. Note that smoking is not permitted on any of the vessels
• Reservations may be amended to another date or time, subject to space and availability
• Infants aged 0-4 are charged at a special rate, an appropriate child restraint must be provided by an adult caregiver in order for an infant or small child to travel on the coach. This is in accordance with New Zealand Law
• In the interest of your safety, the local operator may cancel the activity at any time due to unsafe weather conditions or maintenance
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are optional for this activity
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
Te Anau Visitor Centre, 80 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
