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Milford Sound
Your adventure will start in Manapouri in the morning with a leisurely scenic van transfer into Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, with short stops along the way for photo opportunities and to take in the views. You will board the Fiordland Jewel in Milford Sound in the afternoon. After meeting the crew and settling into your cabins you can relax and absorb the magnificent beauty of this fiord as we explore this steep and narrow, glacially-carved valley which runs 16 kilometres to the Tasman Sea. View famous cascading waterfalls which rival some of the world’s tallest and are at their most spectacular on rainy days. Cruise past Bowen Falls, Sinbad Gully, the world-renowned Mitre Peak, Mt Pembroke, Bridal Veil Falls plus Fairy Falls then we venture up the north side of the fiord past Dale Point, the Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, Seal Rock, Stirling Falls, The Lion and the Cascade Range. After cruising, we will anchor at Deepwater Basin for the night.
Accommodation: Fiordland Jewel - 8 Nights
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Dusky Sound / Preservation Inlet
Watch the sunrise over a continental breakfast while waiting for your helicopter to arrive on board for your scenic transfer back to Te Anau in the morning. Of course, the weather is central to a Fiordland experience, so the itinerary of your cruise may differ depending on the conditions on the day.
The above sample itinerary is from Milford Sound ending in Dusky Sound/Preservation Inlet and Dusky Sound/Preservation Inlet to Milford Sound is in reverse.
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Additional Information
Please note, some voyages will operate the itinerary in reverse. During our voyage, circumstances may make it necessary or desirable to deviate from the proposed itinerary. This can include weather and opportunities for making unplanned excursions. Your Expedition Leader will keep you fully informed. Voyages are planned and scheduled pending final regulatory approval.
What Elizabeth says about this tour: What I really like about this cruise is that it lets you experience Fiordland in a far more intimate way than most travellers ever do. Rather than simply visiting Milford Sound, you explore remote fiords, hidden inlets, waterfalls and untouched wilderness only accessible by small expedition ship. The relaxed pace, wildlife encounters, nature walks and Zodiac excursions make the journey feel both adventurous and authentic, while the dramatic scenery of towering peaks, rainforest and cascading falls showcases the raw beauty of New Zealand’s deep south beautifully.
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