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Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
NZ$102
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise ex Queenstown with Lunch
NZ$199
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Cruise with underwater observatory and lunch
NZ$119
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Milford Sound Experience Full Day from Te Anau
NZ$215
Per adult
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Mitre Peak
With a position looming over the famous Milford Sound, it’s no wonder this towering summit of the Fiordland mountain is among the most photographed sites in the country.
Lake Te Anau
Explore a geologically active glowworm cave, relax in a lakeside town and organise a kayaking adventure when visiting this spectacular glacial lake.
Lake Manapouri
Use the shores of this striking lake as a base when visiting the popular Doubtful Sound and many other beautiful areas in Fiordland National Park.
Gertrude Saddle
Challenge yourself in New Zealand’s mystical Fiordland National Park to climb to this majestic mountain ridge for breathtaking vistas of Milford Sound.
Areas of Southland
Te Anau
Nestled on Lake Te Anau’s eastern shore, this town is the perfect place to stay when exploring nearby fiords and forested mountains.
Milford Sound
At the heart of the Fiordland National Park is one of New Zealand’s most iconic natural wonders, a testament to the power of nature.
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