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Enjoy the educational and informative commentary from our experienced driver guides as you travel through Fiordland’s famous National Park with plenty of short walks and photo stops at iconic spots such as Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat and more. On arrival at Milford Sound, board the fiord’s only glass roof vessel, the Gem of the Sound, for a two-hour exploration of the region’s most famous fiord. Pure Milford’s enchanting crew will share what they know about their place, point out their flora and fauna neighbours, and dance beneath the waterfalls. Tea, coffee, and lunch are complementary and served from the licenced Café / Bar. Optional fly back upgrades available to Queenstown. Return time from Queenstown is 12 hours; 8 hours from Te Anau.

Each two hour exploration travels the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea and back, with the crew pointing out the highlights of their place such as cascading waterfalls, local flora and fauna and ever changing natural wonders. The Pure Milford crew share their stories and local insights, and educate on the wondrous wildlife, geology and history. The highlight of the cruise is as the boat noses under Stirling Falls for a shower under fresh glacial melt! The crew will sing and dance with you as you’re plunged under previously untouched water – only if you’re brave enough of course. Tea and coffee is complimentary throughout the cruise, with a licensed Café Bar offering hot and cold refreshments. Driving time from Te Anau is 2.5 hours, and 4.5 hours from Queenstown.

At 4-5 hours return, a fly cruise fly is the most time-efficient, and not to mention most magnificent, way to experience the Fiordland National Park by both sea and sky. With a guaranteed window seat on every fixed wing plane, the outbound trip takes you over the Mt Aspiring National Park, with an epic flyover of Milford Sound. Once boarded the Gem of the Sound for your two hour cruise at Piopiotahi / Milford, the incredible onboard crew will share their wealth of local knowledge, help you spot wildlife from the wheelhouse or join you for a dance as the boat noses under Stirling Falls waterfall. The return flight takes you over the Fiordland National Park before touching down in Queenstown. Complimentary transfers to and from Queenstown hotels is included.