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 Real Journeys Coach to Milford
Sound by cnango
We were picked up in the morning at Real Journeys and driven to Queenstown airport.
At the airport we boarded a small plane to MIlford Sound. We then went to the dock where we boarded a boat for a tranquil and scenic tour of the beautiful Sound. After the enjoyable cruise we had a scenic bus ride back to the Real Journeys building on the Queenstown wharf where our adventure first started. Leave a Comment Phone: 0800 65 65 03Directions: Real Journeys at the Queenstown Wharf
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 Aerial View of Milford Spund by KilfaneLeave a Comment Address: Milford Sound. Start tour from Queenstown
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You can get to Milford Sound by road, air or foot. The road to Milford Sound is considered to be one of the world’s best alpine drives. We drove ourselves and I must admit, it is a fun road to drive. If you aren't up for that, there are plenty of tour operators providing travel to Milford.
Most visitors to Milford Sound opt for a cruise because it is the best way to see all of the sound. You get to admire the mountain peaks and the waterfalls that are flowing all year round.
On our cruise, there were dolphins swimming alongside and we also saw seals laying on rocks along the fiord. Leave a Comment
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 Waterfalls at Milford Sound by 360dudeLeave a Comment
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 Cover of a Fantasy Novel? by jellibb
Just the drive there was worth the NZD $90 we paid for the day long tour - the scenery was beautiful. We stopped at a waterfall on the side of the road where the water was so clear it was like seeing through flawless crystal - I mean, it made the air itself almost visable - it was that clean and clear. We were encouraged to fill our water bottles from this ice fed, rainforest filtered pool - the bus driver stating "you won't get cleaner water anywhere else" Whether this was true or a figment of our bus-driver's over active imagination remains to be seen.
When we got to Milford Sound, the beauty of the place was just awesome.
Here we hopped onto a boat for an hour long cruise of the Sound, where we were educated on the formation of the mountains millions of years ago by glaciers, also the history of discovery by explorers, temporary waterfalls, and permanent ones. Truly inspirational.
We also saw wild dolphins, seals and penguins.
If you only have a short time here you absolutely MUST go to Milford Sound.
You'll kick yourself if you miss it. Leave a Comment
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 by I-Believe-I-Can-Fly
Book in advance the luxurious Great Sights coach (about NZ$180) which will take you there. It's a long drive but the way to the Sound is haft the experience. You will pass the beautiful valleys, lakes and creeks along the way.
Board the famous Red Boat (about NZ$60) to see the Sound up close and personal. The Milford Sound is serene and dramatic.
See my MILFORD SOUND travelodge for more details about the beauty of this area. Leave a Comment
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 Mitre Peak at Milford Sound by Robmj
However, you should take your time, not only is Milford Sound superb, but there are many other less visited side attractions and walks along the road stretching between TeAnau and Milford. Stop in Te Anau for a night if you can, this is a better way to do this and check out my Te Anau page. Otherwise one way will take 3 hours of travel time.
Aside from the many boats you can take out into the sound (a must do activity) you should also walk along the short (20 minute return) foreshore walk. From here you can linger and take in great views of Mitre Peak but also explore the shoreline and surrounding fauna and vegetation. Leave a Comment Address: via TeAnauDirections: from Queenstown, SH 6 south, then SH 94 to Mossburn and Te Anau then SH95 only road north from Te Anau
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 'The Milford Wanderer' by SysterLeave a Comment
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Milford Sound is one of those places that everyone seems to recommend visiting, but, while I am glad I visited it, I personally was disappointed with it. Not actually a sound, but rather a series of fjords, the scenery is magnificent but not as moving as coastal scenery elsewhere (such as Alaska). In fact, in many ways, the drive from Te Anau to Milford is more spectacular than the sound itself. Make no mistake, a day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound is well worth the time and money, and if you keep your expectations low the trip will most definitely exceed them.
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