Full Day Queenstown - Milford Sound
Drive and Fly

Our journey this morning travels by luxury vehicle from Queenstown along the edge of Lake Wakatipu. We follow the rugged Remarkables mountain range on the road to Te Anau, which is the "Gateway to Fiordland". Te Anau is the Department of Conservation centre where efforts are currently being made to save one of the world’s most rare birds, the Takahe. The Takahe was thought to be extinct but was rediscovered in the mountains above Lake Te Anau in 1948. We’ll also discuss another even more rare bird - the Kakapo.

After a brief morning tea break in Te Anau we enter the Fiordland National Park and will be mesmerised by the grandeur of this region. As you pass through the Eglington Valley you will see ancient alpine beech forest, stunning waterfalls, and the famous Mirror Lakes where we will stop for photo opportunities.

From here the journey progresses through the Upper Hollyford Valley past the stunning Christie Falls and enters the ‘Homer Tunnel’ (weather and road conditions permitting), which is almost a mile long. The tunnel is drilled through the solid rock of a mountain. As we exit the Homer Tunnel prepare yourself for the breath-taking impact of the Cleddau Valley and the descent into Milford Sound.

Your guide will tell tales of the early settlers and adventurers to the area. Arriving at Milford Sound we board a luxury vessel that takes us on a cruise on the majestic Sound. Here we will see the wonderful Mitre Peak - glacier scarred rock walls that rise 1,200m vertically from the sea, and waterfalls that tumble from hanging valleys and crash into the water far below. A sumptuous lunch is served on board. From here we return to shore before making our way to the airport for you flight back to Queenstown.

Tour Length:
Tour Code:	QMF
Pick-Up:	7.30am
Returns:	4.00pm
Departing:	Hotels
Min No of Passengers:
Inclusions:	Hotel pick up and drop off, highly qualified and knowledgeable guide, travel in luxury air - conditioned vehicles, afternoon tea, sumptuous lunch, cruise on Milford Sound and return flight to Queenstown.