Southern Discoveries

Activities in Milford Sound day trips. 4 options listed.

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Many departures include picnic or buffet lunch on the cruise; own lunch allowed
Coach stops may include Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat or Monkey Creek, plus Te Anau cafe break

From: NZ$259 per adult
Length: 12h 30m
Minimum age: All Queenstown day trips suit children; under 7 need approved child seat
Meeting point: Accommodation pickup selected at booking, or Queenstown Visitor Centre, St Omers Wharf; departs 7:00am
Included: Coach with short walks, photo stops and commentary, Nature Cruise
Cancellation: Change or refund with more than 24 hours' notice; cruises may be postponed or rarely cancelled for weather.

From: NZ$335 per adult
Length: 13h 30m
Minimum age: Under 7 need approved child seat
Meeting point: Accommodation pickup or Queenstown Visitor Centre, St Omers Wharf; departs 6:30am
Included: Premium return coach, Nature guide throughout, Discover More Cruise (longest cruise on the fiord, per operator)
Cancellation: Change or refund with more than 24 hours' notice; cruises may be postponed or rarely cancelled for weather.

From: NZ$849 per adult (Air Milford version from $869; Glacier Southern Lakes heli version from $1,590)
Length: 4h
Included: Scenic flight, Milford Sound cruise, Guaranteed window seat, Pilot commentary
Cancellation: Flights weather dependent; rescheduled or refunded if cancelled.

From: NZ$874 per adult (Air Milford flight version $974; helicopter version $1,675)
Length: 10h
Meeting point: Accommodation pickup or Queenstown Visitor Centre, St Omers Wharf; departs 6:30am
Included: Coach to Milford, Discover More Cruise, Return flight to Queenstown
Cancellation: Change or refund with more than 24 hours' notice; flights weather dependent, rescheduled or refunded.

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