MILFORD SOUND CRUISE with Real Journeys - Queenstown to Milford Sound
Today, I went on an incredible journey to Milford Sound, New Zealand. Originally, I wanted to rent a car to go there for a Milford Sound Cruise, but that would have been a long drive from Queenstown and I just didn't want to do it myself.
So I asked my hotel to book me on the best bus they knew of. And I am SO glad they did!
Milford Sound really makes you feel tiny. Even the drive down from Queenstown is amazing. I told out driver along the way that it was so impressive, I'd feel like I got my money's worth even if we didn't make it to Milford Sound.
I took my trip with Real Journeys and it was about $200 NZD. The driver was fantastic! He narrated the trip the whole way down, using personal experiences to paint a picture of the history of Fiordlands National Park. He was amazing.
Can't recommend Real Journeys highly enough. I'm not one for bus tours, but this one was really worth it, in my opinion.
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And sorry about the sound in some places. The wind was really blowing hard. And while I have a great microphone, I don't think the windscreen was attached properly. Still, it's pretty great!
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Doubtful Sound Cruise – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 143: Today we are getting off the beaten track and taking a cruise of Doubtful Sound with Real Journeys! It’s a full day trip over the stunning Lake Manapouri and through the Fiordland National Park wilderness to get to the quieter big brother of Milford Sound.
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Today we are going from Te Anau to Lake Manapouri which is the start of our Doubtful Sound Tour! We are going to be cruising on the less popular fiord of the Fiordland National Park. However, it’s 3X larger than Milford Sound meaning that just the Doubtful Sound cruise is 3 hours. On top of that, it’s a whole adventure to get to Doubtful Sound, starting at the shores of Lake Manapouri.
We join the team from Real Journeys for a cruise across Lake Manapouri, a stunning lake and entrance to the Fiordland National Park. The trip is a couple of hours where already we see towering mountains and that famous Fiordland National Park scenery.
Once we are across the waters of Lake Manapouri, we hop onto a bus to take us over Wilmot Pass, New Zealand’s most expensive road to build and the only road completely disconnected by the New Zealand road network. We stop along the way for epic viewpoints of Doubtful Sound and to see some wildlife, the native kea parrot!
We arrive down at Deep Cove where our 3 hour cruise on Doubtful Sound begins. Doubtful Sound makes an awesome alternative to Milford Sound with a lot less boat traffic and chance for the captain to switch the engines off and allow us to hear the wilderness around us. Milford Sound may be called the 8th wonder of the world, but Doubtful Sound has that same impressive mountains carved by glaciers, waterfalls, dark reflective waters, and not to mention the wildlife as we see dolphins, penguins and seals on this trip. If you were only to do one New Zealand cruise, consider this one!
So what do you think of this cruise in Fiordland National Park? Would you add going to Doubtful sound to your New Zealand bucket list? LUK in the comments!
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Milford Sound Nature Cruises - Real Journeys, New Zealand
Milford Sound, New Zealand is a world-renowned natural wonder. Nowhere else in Fiordland do the mountains stand so tall, straight out of the sea. Luxuriant rain forest clings to sheer rock walls and waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres to the sea below. Whatever the fiord's mood â brooding and wet, or tranquil in the sunshine â it will inspire you.
Explore MilfordSound on a daytime Nature Cruise with Real Journeys. These extended cruises are led by specialist nature guides with strong conservation and scientific backgrounds.
Relax on board a character vessel that has been designed along the lines of traditional trading scows and take the time to truly absorb the beauty of the fiord. Nature Cruises offer a close-up experience of Milford Soundâs spectacular scenery, and the chance to view wildlife such as seals, penguins and dolphins. Throughout the cruise, the guides provide an in-depth commentary and share stories of the fiord's history. The cruise's flexible itinerary allows plenty of time to enjoy the fiord and to pause to view highlights.
Excursion includes luxury, glass-roofed coach from Queenstown (with courtesy pick-ups from most accommodation; English only commentary). There's plenty of time for short walks and photo stops along the way.
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Milford Sound, New Zealand - Cruise (with Southern Discoveries) & Road Trip (from Te Anau) & some DJI drone footage - 2017.
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi is a fiord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island within Fiordland National Park, Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site.
Along the way, some attractions to visit include: Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, Cascade Creek, Lake Fergus, The Divide, Hollyford Valley Lookout, Lower Lollyford Road, Monkey Creek, Homer Tunnel, The Chasm, Mount Tutoko
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An Overnight Cruise in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park | NZ Ep. 21
Fiordland National Park is massive, but getting to Doubtful Sound was an adventure in itself! Boat ➡️ Bus ➡️ Hike over a Bridge ➡️ Bus ➡️ Boat
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Real Journeys Milford Sound Scenic Cruises appeals to those wanting to enjoy the dramatic scenery of Milford Sound in style. Cruise the full length of the fiord on board one of our spacious, modern vessels offering excellent viewing opportunities. Informative commentaries in several languages, delicious lunch options,
Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau. Flight options to/from Queenstown (weather permitting).
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Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park! | New Zealand Travel Vlog Day 5
After staying in Te Anau for a night, I drove up to Milford Sound through Fiordland National Park in New Zealand. After checking out the beautiful fiord, I stopped at some lovely spots along the highway then headed to my next stop, Queenstown.
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Day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound, one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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Milford Sound Cruises with Coach & Fly connections - Real Journeys
Milford Sound, New Zealand is simply stunning. Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.
Combine a daytime Scenic or Nature Cruise of Milford Sound with a drive over spectacular alpine roads in one of our glass roof coaches specially designed for your viewing comfort.
Alternatively you can choose to fly in and out of Milford Sound, combined with your preferred cruise.
Real Journeys offers two cruise options - Cruise the full length of Milford Sound on a Scenic Cruise (1hr 40 mins) and enjoy the dramatic scenery in style. For those wanting an extended cruise option with detailed commentary on the magnificent scenery and wildlife, join a Nature Cruise (2 2.5 hrs).
After your cruise, fly back to Queenstown and take in views of hanging valleys, alpine lakes and cloud piercing summits that are hidden from the road.
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Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, that is the question... // Trip to Fiordland, New Zealand
Jump to 11:48 to hear my conclusion and tips on both Sounds! Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park are both unbelievably gorgeous but if you only have time/money to visit only one, then there was one clear winner in my mind.
If you want to have the perfect Milford Sound experience, then I recommend cruise with the coach service from Queenstown/Te Anau They have small groups and personal approach! Our coach driver from Fiordland Tours was just the best :)
Our Doubtful Sound tour provider was Real Journeys Adventures ( they were good, too. They are the cheapest but be warned - the buses, boats and groups are big so it can feel quite crowded.
WHY IS IT CALLED SOUND?
Both Doubtful and Milford Sound are actually a fjords and it's wrongly named because the first Europeans discovering New Zealand who named them didn't know really the difference between a sound and a fjord (well, neither did I...). A sound is a result of the sea’s invasion on a river valley to form an extended inlet characterized by sloping valley hillsides which sink to current sea level and deeper under water. A fjord is a narrow steep-sided valley filled with seawater. It is formed by a glacier which washes away the bedrock of an area as it tumbles down. Smarter every day, eh! ????
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MILFORD SOUND, NZ | glass top bus, scenic nature cruise, flight over the mountains!
♥ Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - On our first official day of tourist-ing, we woke up at the crack of dawn to take a really long scenic bus trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. On the way, we saw a peak of the actual Misty Mountains from Lord of the Rings! At Milford Sound, we took a scenic nature cruise. Lastly, we flew back to Queenstown (about a 1/2 hr flight versus the 3.5 hr bus ride!). We were really fortunate to have fantastic weather for our cruise -- we hear that two out of three days, it rains! I would still highly recommend visiting Milford Sound regardless - it is stunningly beautiful!
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises - Real Journeys, Fiordland, New Zealand
Discover the unspoilt and remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park during this unique overnight cruise in New Zealand.
Bottlenose dolphins are often encountered, fur seals bask on the rocks and, at times, rare penguins can be seen.
When the 'Fiordland Navigator' anchors for the night there is time for kayaking in sheltered waters or to go exploring in the vessel's tendercraft (small boat).
Accommodation options - private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or quad share bunk-style compartments.
Meals, accommodation, kayaking/tendercraft activities all included.
Coach connections available from Queenstown and Te Anau.
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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises - Real Journeys, New Zealand
Doubtful Sound in the south island of New Zealand, is an unspoilt and remote wilderness of many moods. One minute clear, blue and sun-drenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded.
Cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri and coach over Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove where you will board our catamaran for a three hour cruise taking in the dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.
Our nature guides are always on hand to point out the highlights and wildlife sightings are common (dolphins, seals, penguins).
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The Road to Milford Sound – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 146: Today we are taking one of the most scenic road trips in New Zealand, the Road to Milford Sound! We’ll show you some awesome stops to do along the Milford Sound Road as part of our 365 Days: 365 Activities!
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Today we are finally leaving Te Anau and taking the Milford Sound road to Milford Sound. We’re taking a whole day to do this because there are so many awesome things to do on the Milford Road along the way!
We hit State Highway 94, the Milford Road between Te Anau and Milford Sound. First stop for us is the Eglinton Valley – a 2km wide valley with unreal scenery. There’s plenty of space to park up safely and embrace! Next, we stop at the Mirror Lakes, a short walk to a super reflective lake.
There are many safe viewing areas and lookouts to pull up to along the Milford Sound Road to see the Hollyford Valley and array of waterfalls on a rainy day like today.
Next we stop at the famous Homer Tunnel carved right through the granite of the Darren Mountains. It took around 20 years to build and is the start of our descent into Milford Sound. We arrive in an amazing valley of glacier-carved mountains and Fiordland National Park forest. This has to be one of the best roads in New Zealand.
Tonight we are staying in one of the only accommodation in Milford Sound, The Milford Sound Loge.
So what do you think of the Road to Milford Sound? Do you think it’s worth taking your time on? LUK in the comments!
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