What's planned for today?
We might either be touring around Te Anau Surroundings, fishing by the famous Waiau River, ride on horses OR driving off to Milford Sound.
We might either be touring around Te Anau Surroundings, fishing by the famous Waiau River, ride on horses OR driving off to Milford Sound.
Alarm Time: 0700 hours
Set off Time: 0800 hours
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Optional Tour: Kepler Horse Riding Lessons and Trails Rides
207 William Stephen Rd
207 William Stephen Rd, Te Anau 9679, New Zealand
Kepler Boutique Treks offers stunning scenic horse
rides along Lake Te Anau and the Waiau River with stunning mountain
backdrops. Ride along the edge of Fiordland National Park, New Zealand's
largest World Heritage Area.
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Optional Tour: Milford Sound
Should we settle for the above relaxing drive to Milford Sound, we would require at least half a day to travel (duration of drive: 6 hours) to Milford Sound.
(Estimated Time of Arrival: 1400 to 1430 hours)
Milford Sound is a fiord located in the beautiful Fiordland region
in the south-west of the South Island. It was named after Milford Haven
in Wales. The road to Milford is one of the most beautiful alpine drives in the
world.
The discovery of the Mackinnon Pass in 1888 helped open up Milford Sound’s natural beauty to visitors. The pass has since become part of The Milford Track famously dubbed "the finest walk in the world".
The discovery of the Mackinnon Pass in 1888 helped open up Milford Sound’s natural beauty to visitors. The pass has since become part of The Milford Track famously dubbed "the finest walk in the world".
Fun Facts: What is a Fiord in geography? (Click Here)
Interestingly, we can consider several optional tours such as Milford Sound Cruise tour where one could get up close and personal with this pristine environment on a small boat, Encounter Nature Cruise. Reach out and touch sheer rock cliffs and drink pure glacial water straight from the waterfalls, see seals sunning themselves on the rocks, dolphins riding the bow wave or if you’re lucky, spot rare Fiordland crested penguins (in season).
*** Note: Cruise departs from Milford at 1245hours and returns at 1500 hours.
(Otherwise, check out other cruises upon arrival)
One other optional tour which we can consider is the
Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory.
Descend 64 steps (10 metres) underwater into a large, fully air
conditioned viewing area where large windows with excellent optical
clarity open your eyes to this deep underwater haven. Unlike an
aquarium, the fish are free to come and go; it’s the people who are
contained.
After which, we will travel back to Te Anau for our 2nd night stay at Birchwood Cottages.
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Interestingly, we can consider several optional tours such as Milford Sound Cruise tour where one could get up close and personal with this pristine environment on a small boat, Encounter Nature Cruise. Reach out and touch sheer rock cliffs and drink pure glacial water straight from the waterfalls, see seals sunning themselves on the rocks, dolphins riding the bow wave or if you’re lucky, spot rare Fiordland crested penguins (in season).
*** Note: Cruise departs from Milford at 1245hours and returns at 1500 hours.
(Otherwise, check out other cruises upon arrival)
One other optional tour which we can consider is the
Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory.
After which, we will travel back to Te Anau for our 2nd night stay at Birchwood Cottages.
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Birchwood Cottages
208 Milford Road 9600 Te Anau
New Zealand
Phone: +6432499368
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Milford Sound you’ll see towering cliffs and peaks – including the much
photographed and iconic Mitre Peak that rises more than a kilometre
straight out of the sea. Waterfalls cascade into the fiord and luxuriant
rain forest clings to sheer rock faces in this exceptional place. - See
more at:
http://www.realjourneys.co.nz/en/destinations/milford-sound/#sthash.6Me31QZY.dpuf
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