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Nature Cruise Milford Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand

Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park
Photographer: Heidi Coppock Beard
(www.coppockbeard.com)

Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Cruises

Join Southern Discoveries on an awe-inspiring quest to discover the heart of Milford Sound on a Scenic, Encounter or Discover More cruise.

With our modern, newly refurbished fleet of boats and the launch of the Milford Discovery Centre and underwater observatory, we can deliver the entire Milford Sound experience.

Encounter Nature Cruise

The ever popular Encounter small boat nature cruise gets you up close and personal to the flora, fauna and wildlife of Milford Sound. With small numbers onboard, our specialist nature guides love nothing more than showing you the very best of this incredible ecological haven, where you'll encounter magnificent sights such as the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls.

Scenic Cruise

With an extensive timetable and the latest cruise in Milford Sound, a Scenic cruise is the ideal way to see the very best of Milford Sound. With modern, spacious catamarans and expansive viewing decks, you can almost touch the spectacular waterfalls, sheer cliffs and towering mountains. Photo opportunities abound, so keep a look out for wildlife such as dolphins, penguins and seals, often seen here in their natural environment.

Discover More Cruise

Do you want the full Milford Sound experience? With the longest cruise in Milford Sound, this is the best value all-inclusive Milford Sound experience. You go further, see more and learn more. An informed and friendly local crew provides a full and enjoyable commentary to help you discover the wildlife, nature and history of this remarkable haven. With an onboard kiwi BBQ lunch and a visit to the famous Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory, this is an experience not to be missed.

Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory

NEW in 2010 the Milford Discovery Centre is the perfect addition to your Milford Sound cruise. Interactive and educational, learn about the history of Milford Sound, it's early settlers, Maori history, geology and wildlife. Then descend 10 metres underwater to explore the world of exotic creatures and rare black coral.

• Delicious pre-ordered lunch options available on all of our cruises or buy from our onboard licensed snack bar
• Free tea and coffee onboard
• Coach, plane and helicopter connections available from Queenstown and Te Anau
• Visit us in Queenstown, Te Anau or Milford Wharf to find out more

For a full list of departure times and prices, visit our Web site.

About Milford Sound

Milford Sound, described by Rudyard Kipling as the “eighth wonder of the world”, was carved out during successive ice ages and, at its deepest point off Mitre Peak, plunges to a depth of 265 metres.

The grandeur of Milford Sound can be appreciated from the air or water. Bowen Falls, hurtling 165 metres into the sea and the Stirling Falls further down the sound, set amidst the towering cliffs and dwarfed by Mitre Peak, are truly spectacular after rain.

Bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins are resident in the fiord and can be viewed up close from the launch cruises or kayak trips.

Spectacular kayaking and diving trips in the Milford Sound are very popular as is the Underwater Observatory.

For further information about our luxury cruise of the Milford Sound, please contact us or visit our nature cruise in the Milford Sound Web site.

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