Milford Sound Nature Cruise

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Duration:1 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Location: Fiordland & Milford Sound, South Island

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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound during an intimate boat cruise led by a specialized Nature Guide. On board a smaller-sized vessel than typical Milford Sound cruises, enjoy indoor and outdoor observation decks that provide fantastic photo opportunities of this famous South Island natural wonder, inside New Zealand's World Heritage–listed Fiordland National Park. Stay on the water longer than most other tours, and get close to the waterfalls and other natural features that give the sound its nickname, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Our vessels are all purpose built for viewing - providing you with unbeatable viewing capabilities from our full height viewing windows and 360º viewing decks.

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1.
Your journey starts here, check in with friendly staff at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
2. Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Fiordland National Park is in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for the glacier-carved fiords of Doubtful and Milford sounds. A beech forest trail on the sandy Milford shore offers views of towering Mitre Peak.
3. Milford Sound
Whatever the weather, our newly refurbished vessels offer unbeatable views through full height viewing windows. Make the most of out 360º decks which are perfect for that perfect photo. Our passionate skippers share their knowledge with lively and entertaining commentary. This is the perfect cruise for single travelers, couples and families with plenty of room to take in the views.
4. Bowen Falls
The stunning Lady Bowen Falls is Milford’s highest waterfall. It plunges 162m from a hanging valley into the head of Milford Sound and provides electricity for the Milford Sound township by feeding a small hydroelectric scheme, as well as being the water source for the settlement.
5. Mitre Peak
Mitre Peak is a beautifully dramatic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located on the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the most photographed mountain peaks in the entire country.
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Nestled behind the world famous Mitre Peak, the Sinbad Gully is characterised by extremely steep glacially carved walls punctuated by near vertical granite cliffs. These walls slowed pest invasion into the gully and as a result a number of unique native species remain in the Sinbad. Southern Discoveries is passionate about preserving Milford Sound’s beauty for future generations which is why it’s a key partner in a major conservation project – the Sinbad Sanctuary Project. The aim is to see the valley of New Zealand’s most photographed mountain (Sinbad Gully is at the base of Mitre Peak) become a sanctuary for native species.
7. Stirling Falls
Milford’s second-highest waterfall is the Stirling Falls, a staggering 151m in height – three times the height of Niagara Falls, but the 1,300m mountain behind displaces this incredible height. This is the famous waterfall that Hugh Jackman ‘jumped off’ in the movie Wolverine. The sheer drop of the Stirling Falls allows boats to get right underneath – it’s an incredible feeling to have the power of 151m worth of glacial water falling so close to you.

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Posted By : Elizabeth_H
I enjoyed the Skipper’s commentary, the spectacular scenery and amazing waterfalls, including the ‘glacial facial’
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 18:55:36

Posted By : renaer269
Thank you Tim !! You truly were lots of fun And made our day!! May the 4th be with you and oh my how it was !!! It was my birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! Still water. Not a breeze. Sunny with a dash of cloud, dolphins ., we were absolutely overwhelmed with Awe at the sheer power and colour of this scenery ! Blew our minds so thank you!! Renae and Lorinda x
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 18:14:32

Posted By : 511jeannen
The 1h45 tour was fantastic, the sun was up so the colours and scenery were really beautiful. The boat goes pretty close to the main waterfall so you can see them very well and take pictures.
You also have free coffee and tea, which is great because it gets pretty cold. Me and my brother had a wonderful time :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 19:59:36

Posted By : lachlantm
Awesome cruise from start to finish. Milford Sound is truly a wonder of the and the cruise is the best way to see it - we had a wet day, which makes it even more epic as all the temporary waterfalls are active!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 16:28:30

Posted By : Rodion_K
Amazing place with fantastic scenery and interesting geography. Second visit with different weather (more sun this time) enabled us to see much more of the surrounding mountains. We were only able to book a cruise with a picnic lunch at the time we wanted which increased our overall cost by £17 per person. The picnic lunch was not worth half. Unfortunately we were out of options.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 02:27:14

Posted By : nancy_h
The other guests the staff and the wildlife and views were great. The quiet moment was stupendous thank you. Good humor knowledge and expertise on all legs.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 16:51:42

Posted By : Paul_F
Great cruise, excellent commentary, friendly crew, enjoyed the complimentary cups of tea, the views/ sights were stupendous.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 07:44:57

Posted By : ZhonghuiJames_L
Your services are very good and give us a good trip. Thanks.
I will remember your brand and recommend to my friends.
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 15:36:50

Posted By : kellybC7489HT
Beautiful spot and not crowded at all. Leave plenty of time for the drive and remember the tunnel closes for the night if you are driving back to Te Anau or Queenstown. Lots of buses on the road.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14 16:03:02

Posted By : JAG782
This cruise was fine for what it was - a huge ship and several hundred passengers. Unfortunately we didn't really grasp it until we were lining up. We stayed on the top deck the entire time as the food service and bathrooms created an unpleasant odor and the views were unencumbered from this location. The cruise itself was efficient, as it made its way around the sound, to a few waterfalls and close to the edge where we could see seals. We couldn't really hear anything from the captain above the motors. We opted out of the observatory and did not eat lunch on board. If I were to do it again I would definitely opt for a substantially smaller boat/crowd. This cruise not venture very close to the ocean. We noticed other boats took passengers further out.
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Posted On : 2024-02-29 13:58:21