Milford & Fiordland Highlights Helicopter Flight

On your helicopter excursion into Fiordland you will discover glacial blue ice, the rugged West Coast, lush vegetation, and carved valleys as you fly over the Fiord at majestic Milford.  The versatility of the helicopter is admirably suited to this diverse terrain ensuring enhanced visibility in this incredible landscape.  Your pilot/guide will provide personalized commentary to suit your interests.  This is the ultimate New Zealand interpretive expedition.  Tour’s duration is 2.5 hours.  Includes hotel transfers and two glacier landings.

from $1073 per person

Milford Sound Explorer Cruise

Milford Sound’s newest and best-appointed small luxury vessel is the ultimate way to experience the fiord’s exceptional scenery and wildlife.  MV Sinbad has been purpose-built for the discerning traveler, combining classical lines with modern design, and exclusive attentive service.  An upstairs observation lounge offers floor-to-ceiling glass walls with onboard camera and LCD screens.  Passenger numbers are limited to ensure a high quality, personalized experience.  Stroll the decks, or relax in a contemporary onboard atmosphere.  The vessel’s small size enables you to see directly beneath massive rock overhangs and so close to waterfalls you can feel the spary.  Includes hotel transfers, picnic lunch, and a knowledgeable guide.

from $165 per person

Fiordland Navigator—Overnight Cruise on Doubtful Sound

Following a short cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and a coach trip over Wilmot Pass, you will board the Fiordland Navigator at Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound. There is plenty of time on your overnight cruise to enjoy the stunning views and to discover the hidden arms of Doubtful Sound. Fur seals and bottlenose dolphins are often seen, and at times rare penguins can be observed. There is also time for you to kayak around the shoreline or go exploring in the tender craft with a nature guide. As the shadows lengthen, drop anchor at a favorite mooring for the night. After the day’s activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet meal in the spacious dining saloon. You have the choice of private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or shared bunk-style accommodation. Includes hotel transfers, dinner, bed and breakfast, and scenic cruise.

from $353 per person

Milford Mariner—Overnight Cruise on Milford Sound

The Milford Mariner offers you a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience. On board the Milford Mariner you will cruise the full length of this spectacular fiord to the Tasman Sea before anchoring for the night in sheltered Harrison Cove. Go exploring with a guide in tender craft and kayaks, or simply relax on deck. After the day’s activities, enjoy an appetizing evening buffet before retiring to your private cabin with ensuite bathroom. Spacious viewing decks, dining saloon, observation lounge and kayaks are all available for guest use.

Doubtful Sound Cruise

When you enter Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its silence, broken only by bird song, or the rushing of a distant waterfall. After coaching in from Queenstown, your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal-clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it’s over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens. On reaching Deep Cove, you will board a spacious catamaran for a three-hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. Skippers provide a detailed commentary and point out highlights, including possible sightings of dolphins, fur seals and rare penguins. Includes  hotel transfers, detailed commentary, and a picnic lunch.

from $251 per person

Milford Sound Experience

Your journey this morning is by luxury vehicle from Queenstown along the edge of Lake Wakatipu. Follow the rugged Remarkables mountain range on the road to Te Anau, the “Gateway to Fiordland.” After a brief morning tea in Te Anau, enter the Fiordland National Park. As you pass through the Eglington Valley, you will see ancient alpine beech forest, stunning waterfalls and the famous Mirror Lakes where photo opportunities are prime. From here the journey progresses through the Upper Hollyford Valley and the breathtaking impact of the Cleddau Valley before the descent into Milford Sound. Your guide will tell tales of the early settlers and adventurers to the area. Arriving at Milford Sound, board a luxury vessel to cruise on the majestic Sound. Here you’ll see Mitre Peak, with sheer rock walls and waterfalls that tumble from hanging valleys and crash into the water far below. A sumptuous lunch is served on board. Includes hotel transfers, a knowledgeable guide, home-style morning tea, and lunch on board the boat.

from $339 per person

Queenstown Escape

Drive to the lookout on Coronet Peak Road for great views over Queenstown and then onto Arrowtown.  Next stop will be the Gibbston Valley winery and cheesery.  Next, watch the action at the world’s first bungy bridge jump.  Head north for lunch before an exhilarating jet-boat ride.  Embark on an easy walk through forests before an informative commentary on the area.  Includes hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, luxury touring vehicle, 30-minute jet-boat ride, home-made morning tea and lunch.

from $474 per person

TSS Earnslaw Cruise to Walter Peak Fram with Barbecue Lunch

Enjoy a scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm on board the TSS Earnslaw.  Feast on succulent lunch and then enjoy free time to wander among the farm animals and join the farmyard walking tour, which includes dog handling and sheep shearing demonstrations.  Tour’s duration is 3.5 hours with a 1.5 hour round-trip cruise.  Includes barbecue lunch.

from $62 per person

Boutique Central Wine Tour

Discover the vineyards of Central Otago on this small group wine tour. Accompanied by an experienced guide you will taste a selection of the region’s fine wines, enjoy a delightful vineyard platter lunch, and visit the historic town of Old Cromwell - a great day out in wine country. Tour’s duration is 5 hours. Includes hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, travel by small group vehicle, and gourmet lunch platter. Full-day available

from $111 per person

Dart River Jet Safaris

An exciting Jet Boat Safari from Queenstown to the awe inspiring Dart River Valley and the spectacular scenery of Mount Aspiring National Park (World Heritage Area). The ‘Wilderness Safari’ combines thrilling shallow water jet-boating , an informative ancient forest walk at ‘Paradise’, and a back-road drive by 4WD coach stopping to view scenery that has inspired international movies to film here. All this while surrounded by some of the most sensational natural scenery in New Zealand. Tour’s duration is 6 hours. Includes hotel transfers, spray and life jackets.

from $143 per person

Safari of the Scenes

A truly breathtaking excursion through the diverse scenery of the Queenstown valley.  This 4WD tour into the heart of New Zealand high country is the embodiment of the Middle-earth of Tolkien’s imagination.  Some of The Lord of the Rings sites visited are Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings, and The Ford of Bruinen.)  Travel through historic Arrowtown, cross the Arrow River several times before refreshments and gold panning.  View stunning lake and mountain vistas from The Remarkables mountain range.  Tour’s duration is 4 hours.  Includes Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, and refreshments.

from $107 per person

Shotover Jet

Get ready for the world’s most exciting jet boat ride! Shotover Jet is the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. It’s a thrilling ride, skimming past rocky outcrops at close range in your Shotover Jet as you twist and turn through the narrow canyons at breathtaking speeds. A major highlight, hold tight for the world-famous Shotover Jet’s 360 spins! Includes hotel transfers, spray and life jackets.

from $78 per person

Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Travel by luxury coach on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Located within the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, this region is rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Upon arrival at Milford Sound, board your vessel for an extended nature cruise where you will see the wonders of spectacular Mitre Peak; glacier-scarred rock walls that rise vertically from the sea and waterfalls that tumble from hanging valleys and crash into the sound far below. Return flight options available.

from $169 per person