My cruise included Doubtful, Dusky and Milford Sounds on a perfect, blue sky day. Each sound was magnificent. Pictures can’t do this place justice. If your cruise to NZ includes this opportunity it i… Full review by Nlhoff
Apr 7, 2024
We were lucky enough to be on a cruise that explored three of the sounds of this New Zealand national park. I always thought the Greek Islands or Scottish Highlands were the places I’d recommend goin… Full review by MasterP007
Mar 16, 2024
One of the most beautiful and unspoiled places we have ever visited. Just Magnificent. We did this via cruise ship. We visit Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sound. We saw a number of bottlenose dolphins.… Full review by need2trvl
Can you drive due west from Christchurch at this time of the year? Are the roads good?
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Best answer is to look at the journeys.nzta.govt.nz/christchurch/traffic website. Usually great roads but can change anytime of the year depending on …
Best answer is to look at the journeys.nzta.govt.nz/christchurch/traffic website. Usually great roads but can change anytime of the year depending on the weather.
We want to spend a few days exploring Milford & Doubtful Sounds, plus this National Park... what is the best locale to base ourselves in.. ... Te Anu? (We cannot afford the beautiful Milford Lodge). We will have own transport and expect to 'day trip' out from a home base.
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I camped in Te Anu which was inexpensive. It is a nice town with shops and restaurants. The only down side is it takes a two hour drive to reach Milford sound for the tour.. Do not let …
I camped in Te Anu which was inexpensive. It is a nice town with shops and restaurants. The only down side is it takes a two hour drive to reach Milford sound for the tour.. Do not let that deter you as it is incredibly beautiful! A must see!!! Cheers!
What public transportation is available? Can we get there by Intercity Bus?
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I don't think so but not 100% sure. There are many tour buses that do a fantastic job. My recommendation is to go with one of those tours. They will stop and show you things like …
I don't think so but not 100% sure. There are many tour buses that do a fantastic job. My recommendation is to go with one of those tours. They will stop and show you things like waterfalls, small hikes etc. that you would not find on your own or in an Intercity bus.
We have 5 hours in Te Anau after our Doubtful sound trip before our glow worm tour. What should we do? Kepler Track? Eglinton Valley? A helicopter ride to Milford Sound? THANKS!
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All fantastic. Milford Sound is beautiful if you want a packed day, but a walk along Kepler track and then glow worm caves could be more leisurely. You will have a great time whatever you …
All fantastic. Milford Sound is beautiful if you want a packed day, but a walk along Kepler track and then glow worm caves could be more leisurely. You will have a great time whatever you decide.
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