FIORDLAND CRUISE & CAVES - From $799 per person twin share
- Full-day cruise in Milford Sound
- Half-day glowworm caves tour & cruise
- 4 nights of hotel accommodation
- Enjoy 5 meals including daily breakfast
TRAVEL PERIOD: 15 Oct 2023 - 26 May 2024
Few destinations stir the imagination quite like New Zealand. Ancient, ice-carved fiords, rugged granite rocks, deep glacial lakes and pristine mountain to sea vistas are more beautiful than your imagination can conjure. Five days exploring the best of Fiordland National Park is a journey you won't want to miss.Begin your journey in Te Anau, the perfect base to explore the glacier-carved wilderness of the Southern Alps, marvel at the majestic mountain ranges and uncover the sparkling Lake Te Anau. Then, delve into the breathtaking scenery of Milford Sound as you explore its depths with an exciting cruise and uncover caves full of luminous glow worms, whirlpools and underground waterfalls and more!This incredible package includes four nights quality hotel accommodation, two day cruises, daily breakfast and more!
FIORDLAND CRUISE & CAVES
- Spend 5 days exploring the best of Fiordland National Park
- Marvel at the beauty of the Southern Alps, with towering mountains & thunderous falls
- Enjoy ancient, ice-carved fiords, rugged granite rocks and pristine mountain to sea vistas
- Base yourself in the town of Te Anau, known as the gateway to Fiordland
- Discover the iconic Milford Sound fiord
- Get up close to the wildlife frequenting the Sound; fur seals, dolphins & penguins
- Experience a ‘Glacial Facial’ under the Stirling Falls - should not be missed!
- Explore the twisting network of limestone passages, home to hundreds of glowworms
- Witness sculpted rock whirlpools and a roaring underground waterfall from deep within the caves
CRUISE
- Full-day Milford Sound cruise
- Half-day glowworm caves guided tour & cruise
ACCOMMODATION
- 4 Nights quality hotel accommodation in Te Anau
DINING
- 5 meals, including daily breakfast
TOUR ESSENTIALS
- Tour guide on Days 2 & 4
RANSFERS
- Return transfers from Te Anau meeting point to Milford Sound
- Return transfers from Te Anau meeting point to Glowworm Caves
Day 1 Arrive in Te Anau
Day 2 Milford Sound Small Group Cruise
Day 3 Day at Leisure
Day 4 Glowworm Caves Guided Tour Day Tour
Day 5 Depart Te Anau
This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 26th May 2024. This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $530 is applicable.
Departure Dates
2023
October: *15, *22, *29
December: *3
2024
January: *7
February: *4
March: *10, *31
April: 7, 14, 21, 28
May: 5, 12, 19, 26
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
Surcharges
Please note: Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $150 per person.
Milford Sound Cruise
It is the perfect time to experience spectacular Milford Sound. From thundering waterfalls to sky-high mountains and lush rainforests, Milford has it all. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces. Informative, participative, and relaxed, this is the perfect way to experience Milford Sound to the fullest. Cruise in style on board the newly refurbished Milford Haven. More than a boat, the Milford Haven boasts a large rooftop deck with 360-degree views of the fiord. If the Milford Haven is not able to operate on the day, we use the Milford Mariner which is a purpose-built vessel designed to replicate a traditional trading scow and is perfectly suited to cruise the fiords.Accommodation Used
3-Star (self-rated)
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed no later than two weeks prior to travel.Extra Nights
Not available at check-out.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for Children 5 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Triple Share
Not available.
Bedding Configuration
Twin or Double Bedding (subject to availability).
Optional Tours / Activities
Day 1: Bus Transfer Queenstown to Te Anau - $60 per person
Transfer on a shared bus, through TrackNET. Please note that passengers will need to make their own way to the bus stop which is centrally located at: 43 Camp Street, Queenstown.
Final times will be confirmed in your travel pack documentation.
Day 5: Bus Transfer Te Anau to Queenstown - $60 per person
Transfer on a shared bus, through TrackNET. Please note that passengers will need to make their own way to the bus stop which is centrally located at: 1 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
Final times will be confirmed in your travel pack documentation.
Optional Tour 1: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise $450 per person
(Start at 09:00 and end at 18:00)
Includes: Transfers from Te Anau and seasonal packed lunch
Doubtful Sound is a beautiful fiord; three times longer than Milford Sound and a surface area ten times larger with twisting arms. With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, Doubtful Sound will take your breath away.
There’s no direct road access, so the only way you can to get to Doubtful Sound is a cruise across the picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a bus trip over Wilmot Pass - New Zealand's most expensive (and majestic) road. We’ll pause along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening below. This isolation makes this fiord a very special place, only those in the know get to see.
Once you arrive, you will board the Patea Explorer for a 3 hour (approximately) cruise on Doubtful Sound - a spectacular pristine fiord. During the cruise, our knowledgeable and friendly skipper or nature guide will share with you their passion for the region. They’re always ready to answer questions, point out landmarks and provide all the information about the varied wildlife you may see, including dolphins, fur seals, and the rare Fiordland crested penguin.
Optional Tour 2: Fiordland Jetboat $170 per person
(Start at 10:00 or 14:00)
Includes: Transfers from Te Anau, 90-minute jet boating and 15-minute guided nature walk
Final times will be confirmed in your travel pack documentation.
Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions.
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.- Visa fees and requirements
- International/Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
- Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
- Optional gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
A tourist visa is not required for those travelling on an Australian passport to New Zealand.
Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
It is also important to note that some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.
Please Note: Due to limited availability, passenger name and date changes are strictly prohibited for this offer. This overrides the Schedule of Fees in our standard Terms & Conditions. Please read the Refund and Cancellation policy prior to purchase as strict conditions apply after purchase.
Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event, TWAC is unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
