Great Walks Discovery - Milford Sound & Doubtful Sound Cruises 5D4N, Fully Guided

From A$6,784.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Walk the world famous Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Tracks, and enjoy Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound cruises. This walking tour offers the very best of hikes in Fiordland and iconic Milford Sound experience in a 5-day itinerary.

Fiordland is one of the southern hemisphere's great wilderness regions and has achieved World Heritage Status for its stunning natural features, exceptional beauty and critical role in demonstrating the Earth's evolutionary history. Fiordland has achieved World Heritage status and is home to Mitre Peak and the Fiords of the famous Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Explore breathtaking scenery, from lush forests, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, to striking mountain views, vast fiords and deep valleys.

Known as the 'Walking Capital of the World', Fiordland is the location of multiple iconic walking tracks. This package incorporates the ...

Trip Highlights

  • Hike Ben Lomond for views over Queenstown and Southern Alps
  • Cruise Milford Sound during the day and overnight on Doubtful Sound
  • Hike sections of the Routeburn, Milford and Kepler Tracks - Three Great Walks of NZ
  • Professional local guiding
  • Explore natural New Zealand and see an abundance of native flora and fauna
  • Uncover Fiordland, one of the southern hemisphere's great wilderness regions and World Heritage Site

 

What's Included

  • Return transport to/from Queenstown
  • All meals as specified
  • Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
  • Guided walks each day with experienced local guides
  • Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
  • Small group of 14 or less for day walks
  • 4 nights accommodation on a twin share basis including 3 nights in 4-5 star hotel and chalet accommodation and overnight on Doubtful Sound cruise (shared dorms of up to 4 people with shared bathroom facilities. Upgrade to a private ensuite room is available at additional cost. Subject to availability)

Itinerary

DAY 1 Overnight Cruise in Doubtful Sound
Fiordland Navigator, Doubtful Sound
Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 Cruise in Doubtful Sound & Hike Routeburn Track
Milford Lodge Chalets, Milford Sound
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Hike Milford Track & Cruise Milford Sound
Te Anau Lodgings
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Takahe Bird Park & Hike Kepler Track
Te Anau Lodgings
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Gondola Ride & Hike Ben Lomond
None
Breakfast, Lunch

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Queenstown
- The finish point is Queenstown
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Queenstown

We provide private car or helicopter transfer service. Please contact us to quote and arrange private transfer. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au 

Walking Distance

Day 1: Cruise Doubtful Sound, approx. 2 - 4 hours
Day 2: Hike Routeburn Track, approx. 7 - 10 km, 5 hours
Day 3: Hike Milford Track, approx. 11 km, 4 hours. Cruise Milford Sound, approx. 2 hours
Day 4: Hike Kepler Track, approx. 11 km, 4 hours
Day 5: Hike Ben Lomond (Full), approx. 8 km, 3 - 4 hours, optional walk: 16 km, 6 to 8 hours hike to Ben Lomond Summit

Weather & Climate

In New Zealand, January and February are the warmest months of the year (summer), and July is the coldest (winter). Fiordland in the south is generally colder than the north, but weather varies throughout the region and can change rapidly within a day.

Summer in Fiordland offers the warmest days (e.g. between 10 - 18°C. Winter temperatures (between May and November) can be between 1 - 9°C (example from July), however cold weather can occur at any time of year.

Mintaro Hut, Milford Track, Fiordland
12 Apostle walk temperature

Mackenzie Hut, Routeburn Track, Fiordland
12 Apostle walk temperature

Luxmore Hut, Kepler Track, Fiordland
12 Apostle walk temperature

(Data sourced from climate-data.org , Units = °C)

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel Pty Ltd acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available. Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form (or email) has been received by Onlyluxe Travel. The AUD prices are based on USD and calculated at today’s rate of exchange and subject to change. See the terms and conditions for this trip for more information.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Not suited for children under the age of 8.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical.

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