Autumn Colours - 25 April 2024 - Fiordland Discovery - Flipbook - Page 3
The next morning we explore Milford Sound including the
following stunning highlights. Cruise past Bowen Falls, Sinbad
Gully, the world-renowned Mitre Peak, Mt Pembroke, Bridal Veil
Fallsand Fairy Falls and on the north side of the fiord past Dale
Point, the Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, Seal Rock, Stirling Falls, The
Lion and the Cascade Range.
Option 2: Te Anau Morning at Leisure!
The more leisurely option is a free morning in Te Anau. followed
by a midday pick-up by private minibus with an expert guide.
You’ll make short stops enroute and drop off Milford Sound to
meet the rest of the group.
For the rest of the week we head down the West Coast of
Fiordland and explore Bligh, George, Caswell and Nancy Sounds
(depending on the weather) before arriving at Doubtful Sound.
We cruise the arms and view the islands of Doubtful Sound which
is defined by lush rainforests clinging to dramatic peaks.
Waterfalls are also gloriously abundant in the area.
Day 10 - Sat 04 May 2024
At Doubtful Sound in the afternoon you’ll disembark and take a
bus over Wilmot Pass, and cell-phone reception. After a boat over
stunning Lake Manapouri we arrive at Pearl Harbour, late
afternoon, where we are met by Trips and Tramps for a short
drive back to Te Anau.
Day 4 – Day 9: Sun 28 April – Fri 03 May 2024
Northern Fiords Cruise on Fiordland Jewel
Hotel:
Distinction Luxmore Hotel – Deluxe room
Day 11 - Sunday 05 May 2023
Later this afternoon we board Fiordland Jewel at Milford Sound
Marina. After meeting the crew and settling into your cabins you
can relax and take in the sensational surrounds and discover
untouched landscapes thriving with an abundance of wildlife. The
first night will likely be spent in the peace and quiet of Deepwater
Basin under Mitre Peak.
This morning we’ll briefly take in some of the sights in and
around Te Anau before heading to the airport back at Manapouri
where our private charter aircraft will be waiting to take us on a
spectacular flight back to Queenstown Airport where we connect
with a mid- afternoon Air New Zealand flight back to Auckland or
your home airport.
2:10pm
4:00pm
Depart Queenstown on Air New Zealand
Arrive Auckland