Te Anau: Farm Experience, Milford Sound Cruise & Coach
ID: GYG1068380-1705076
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Experience a working farm in Te Anau, then cruise Milford Sound on a nature cruise. Enjoy a comfortable coach ride and see the best of Fiordland in one day.
Start your day with a coach transfer to a local farm in Te Anau where you'll spend an hour experiencing authentic New Zealand farm life. See working dogs rounding up sheep, watch sheep shearing demonstrations, and feed friendly farm animals. Enjoy morning tea while your local farming hosts share stories about life on the land.
Next, travel along the famous Milford Road, stopping at the best scenic spots for photos. When you reach Milford Sound, board a spacious vessel for a two-hour nature cruise. The boat has large indoor viewing areas with big windows and outdoor decks where you can get close to waterfalls and look for wildlife.
Keep an eye out for seals sunbathing on rocks or dolphins swimming in the fiord while your skipper tells you about this special place. Enjoy free tea and coffee during your cruise, and listen to the commentary in different languages through the Southern Discoveries app.
Highlights
- Travel in premium comfort in our glass-roof coach from Te Anau to Milford Sound
- Watch working dogs round up sheep and see a sheep shearing demo
- Enjoy a comfortable coach ride through the scenic Milford Road
- Get up close to waterfalls and look for wildlife on the cruise
- Sip on free tea and coffee as you take in the views on the cruise
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the activity provider. Please bring your own as without this you may be turned away and unable to travel
Always be prepared for different weather conditions with suitable clothing and footwear - you will visit a farm in Te Anau and then board a cruise in Milford Sound.
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
It is an approximate 5-hour drive each way from Queenstown.
Scenic flights are available on request for the return journey, weather permitting
In the interest of your safety, the activity provider may cancel the activity at any time due to unsafe weather conditions or maintenance
• A free multi-language commentary app provides informative commentary. This is available on the App Store or Google Play by searching Southern Discoveries.
Please check in at Fiordland isite 80 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
INCLUDED
- Coach transfer from Te Anau to a local farm
- Working dog demonstrations
- Sheep shearing demonstrations
- Morning tea at the farm
- Scenic stops along Milford Road
- Nature Cruise in Milford Sound
- Free tea and coffee during the cruise
- Commentary in different languages through the Southern Discoveries app
NOT INCLUDED
- Headphones if listening to Coach commentary via the app
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
