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Milford Sound Cruises, Fiordland, New Zealand

Mitre Peak Cruises Introduction

Mitre Peak Cruises leads the way in small, personalised, unhurried and uncrowded cruising on Milford Sound—the crown jewel of New Zealand, and considered one of the most beautiful, must-see places on the planet.

Our Milford Sound cruises operate daily and last for two hours. Our Milford Sound tours include commentary and venture into the Tasman Sea out past the St Anne’s Point Lighthouse, allowing our passengers to look back at the hidden entrance to Milford Sound.

Our Milford Sound Cruises

Stopping frequently, the skipper on our Milford Sound cruises shares his knowledge of this area whilst exploring cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, rugged peaks, lush rainforest, New Zealand fur seals and occasionally the rare Fiordland Crested Penguins.

Should dolphins be at play, our Milford Sound tours will make time to observe their exuberance. Our timetable allows you to be the first to cruise onto the sound—enjoying the solitude. Our Milford Sound cruise hosts ensure guests are well looked after and provide complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

Our Milford Sound cruises also provide you a luxurious, relaxing coach excursion from Queenstown or Te Anau to Milford Sound and return. Our driver provides an interesting and informative commentary during your journey. We also provide a complimentary drink and snack for you to enjoy.

Stop at a number of fabulous points of interest along the way for photos before arriving in Milford Sound for your two hour cruise on the fiord. Our luxury coaches are fully air conditioned with leather reclining seat, spacious leg room and large viewing window.

Join us on a Milford Sound cruise and experience the majestic natural beauty of the area – Up close and personal.

For further information about our Milford Sound tours, please contact us or visit our Milford Sound cruises Web site.

About Milford Sound

Milford Sound, located at the northern most end of Fiordland National Park, is a national icon. In places as much as 400 metres deep, celebrated for its pristine landscapes, and remote and rugged beauty, it is actually a fiord, rather than a sound. A river formed valley subsequently flooded by the sea is called a sound, however, Milford Sound was formed by the erosive effects of a glacier and is technically a fiord.

Named after its resemblance to a bishop's mitre (head-dress), Mitre Peak is a prominent peak on the south shore of Milford Sound. Rising 1692 metres, seemingly sheer above the Sound, the summit consists of five closely grouped individual peaks.

Milford Sound is rich in indigenous flora and fauna. New Zealand fur seals, once nearly hunted to extinction, are now live in plentiful numbers and are often seen on our Milford Sound cruises, along with dusky dolphins and the rare Fiordland crested penguins.

About Fiordland

Routeburn Falls
Fiordland National Park
Photographer: Gareth Eyres
(www.exposure.co.nz)

As one of the most dramatic and beautiful areas of New Zealand, Fiordland has achieved World Heritage status and is often called the Sightseeing and Walking Capital of the world.

The best base for exploring the Fiordland area is the resort town of Te Anau. From here it is an easy two hour's drive to Milford Sound and twenty minutes drive to Lake Manapouri and the start of a Doubtful Sound excursion. The road to Milford Sound is considered to be one of the world's best alpine drives.

You can explore Fiordland National Park by foot, sea kayak or boat, or take to the air and do it the flightseeing way. Fiordland National Park covers 1.2 million hectares and showcases dramatic wilderness on a grand scale.

Waterfalls flow hundreds of metres into pristine, forested valleys, sheer-sided fiords slide gracefully into the sea, rare native birds and sea creatures go about their lives in a near-perfect world.

For further information about our Milford Sound tours, please contact us or visit our Milford Sound cruises Web site.

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