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Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak
THREE-DAY PACKAGE, ALL INCLUSIVE
DEPARTING QUEENSTOWN
Experience Milford Sound via Walter Peak, the Earnslaw, Mount Nicholas Station, the Von Valley and Te Anau, on a three-day backcountry and rainforest experience, exclusively operated by Milford Sound Luxe Tours. Limited to 10 travellers, in our most comfortable & spacious vehicle.
Experience raw & untouched backcountry New Zealand.
Why is this tour special?
"This is a journey that transforms Milford Sound from a checkbox tourist destination into a comprehensive New Zealand experience."
Full Tour Inclusions
DAY ONE
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Famous Earnslaw Steamship from Queenstown to Walter Peak.
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Buffet BBQ lunch & sheep show at Walter Peak.
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Premium Mercedes Van tour through Walter Peak Station, Mount Nicholas Station and Von Valley, on route to Te Anau.
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Wide leather seat with extra legroom.
DAY TWO
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Premium Milford Sound Day Tour.
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Wide leather seat with extra legroom.
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Unlimited chilled water, tea, coffee and cafe morning snack provided.
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Up to 10 scenic, unique nature & photo stops.
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2.00-hour Milford Sound Cruise at an earlier, quieter cruise time.
DAY THREE
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Return from Te Anau to Walter Peak via Backcountry Road.
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Earnslaw Steamship back to Queenstown.
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Morning Snack Platter included.
GENERAL INCLUSIONS
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2 x Nights lakefront 4 star hotel accommodation in Te Anau.
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2 x Cooked/Continential Breakfasts.
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A couple of other special stops we make that are our secret until the day!
From $1250 NZD
ADULT PACKAGE
Full Tour Itinerary
DAY ONE
11:30am - Departure from RealNZ Visitor Centre, Queenstown aboard the 'Earnslaw', for Walter Peak.
12:15-1:15pm - Buffet BBQ Lunch & Show at the stunning Walter Peak
1:15-5:00pm - Board Luxe Tours Premium Van & travel through two working high country stations, Von Valley & through to Te Anau. Several incredible scenic stops included with varying landscapes.
5:00pm - Checked into lakefront hotel in Te Anau.
DAY TWO
7:30am - Pick up from accommodation, Milford Sound Day Tour.
7:30am-11:00am - Driving to Milford Sound with a couple of scenic stops & bathroom break.
10:30am - Board the 'Milford Haven' for a quieter morning cruise with less tourists present.
12:30pm-4:30pm - Up to 7 scenic nature stops, nature walk & bathroom break.
4:30pm - Drop off to accommodation. Explore & enjoy the surrounds of Te Anau.
DAY THREE
10:00am - Pick up from accommodation (check out) and departure for Walter Peak.
10:00am-12:45pm - Drive through backcountry road with a few special scenic stops.
12:45pm - Arrive at Walter Peak. Snack platter provided and time to explore the Walter Peak homestead.
1:45pm - Board Earnslaw and depart for Queenstown.
2:30pm - Arrive back to Queenstown.
Have Questions?
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Use the calendar here to book a 15-min chat with one of our team wherever you are in the world. We will call you and answer any questions you may have about this tour.
How much value is in this package?
Below we calculate the full cost of doing this tour package yourself as a couple (2 x Adults)
Self-Touring (2 x Adults)
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Rental Vehicle x 3 Days = $420
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Vehicle Fuel x 580km = $130
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Earnslaw Steamship with Buffet Lunch = $398
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Tour through backcountry Von Valley to Te Anau = $??? (no current option).
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Te Anau hotel accommodation x 2 nights = $1000
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Breakfast x 2 days = $120
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Milford Sound Cruise = $320
TOTAL = $2388 for 2 x adults
*** There is no current other guided tour through Von Valley & Mt Nicholas Station to Te Anau. This is exclusive to Luxe Tours and so we are unable to put a cost on doing this by yourself.
Luxe Tours Inclusions (2 x Adults)
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Don't have to return from Walter Peak to then get in a vehicle & drive round to Te Anau/Milford Sound
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Reserved seating at the Walter Peak buffet lunch with guaranteed scenic views.
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Exclusive tour through the back country Von Valley, Mt Nicholas Station and into Te Anau will full guiding, unique scenic stops & commentary.
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Lakefront accommodation provided in Te Anau with buffet breakfast each day.
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Our five star rated Milford Sound Tour with cruise.
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Return to Walter Peak & Earnslaw Steamship with a different scenic perspective.
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No driving! Sit back, relax and be treated to a show of New Zealand back country & rainforest National Park.
Two nights in beautiful Te Anau
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Accommodation located a 1-min walk from the main street of Te Anau, full of restaurants & cafes and on the lakefront.
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More time to truly experience your Milford Sound Tour, 5-less hours in a vehicle compared to a tour from Queenstown.
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Luxe Tours provides you an 'eating out guide' to recommend best choices & give tips.
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Other activities in the area to enjoy between touring, such as the Glowworm Caves of Fiordland Cinema showing a special Fiordland film 'Ata Whenua'.
Dig into the details...
Day One - History filled Backcountry
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Experience the famous TSS Earnslaw, the oldest passenger steamship in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch at the Walter Peak Station Homestead, overlooking Lake Wakatipu.
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Learn about sheep farming firsthand with a shearing & herding demonstration.
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Journey through the 'Von Valley' and two high country stations, full of livestock, history and stunning scenery.
Day Two - Lush Rainforest & the "8th Wonder of the World"
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Experience our popular and 5-star rated Milford Sound Tour from Te Anau with ample time for multiple scenic stops on the famous Milford Road.
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Guided by Te Anau & Milford Sound locals, taking you to places off the beaten track, including short nature walks.
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Relax on a two-hour earlier Milford Sound Cruise, quieter and away from the crowds.
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Return to Te Anau with time to spare in the day to experience this lakeside town.
Accommodation & Breakfast Included
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Accommodation included at Distinction Hotel & Villas, on the lakefront of Lake Te Anau & 1-min walk from town.
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Cooked & continental Buffet breakfast included each morning.
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Afternoon tea including cafe snack provided on Milford Sound Tour (Day 2).
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Snack Platter included on return journey (Day 3)
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Guests can pre-order lunch for their Milford Sound cruise (Day 2).
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Guests are responsible for their own dinner.
Extra-Spacious & Comfortable Travel
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We have really brought the best van to touring! A specially designed Mercedes Van with extra wide seats, and a whole row of seats removed for incredible leg room.
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Compared to the typical layout of 17 seats for this van from other companies, we have removed 7 seats to have a total of 10 seats.
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Tour is limited to 10 guests, providing more time for questions with the guide, taking photos and spaciousness inside the van.