Queenstown, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Te Anau
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For all enquiries and reservations contact a Real Journeys Visitor Centre Queenstown, QUEENSTOWN: 88 Beach Street, Steamer Wharf Milford Sound, TE ANAU: 85 Lakefront Drive MANAPOURI: 64 Waiau Street Doubtful Sound, FREEPHONE 0800 65 65 01 Te Anau & [email protected] www.realjourneys.co.nz Stewart Island See our website for more info and booking conditions ACTIVITY GUIDE Check us out on: VGDLE 06/16 VGDLE Printed in New Zealand using environmentally friendly inks and paper ABOUT US 02 MILFORD SOUND Nature Cruises 04 Scenic Cruises 06 Overnight Cruises 08 Getting to Milford Sound 10 Milford Track Day Walk 12 WELCOME TE ANAU Let us introduce you to this Te Anau Glowworm Caves 14 stunning wilderness we call DOUBTFUL SOUND / MANAPOURI home… Southern New Zealand. Wilderness Cruises 16 Overnight Cruises 18 Manapouri Underground Power Station 20 MULTI-DAY DISCOVERY EXPEDITIONS 22 QUEENSTOWN TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruises 24 Walter Peak High Country Farm 26 Colonel's Homestead Restaurant 28 Walter Peak Guided Cycling 30 Walter Peak Horse Treks 31 Cardrona Alpine Resort 44 Queenstown Rafting 43 STEWART ISLAND Ferry Services 32 Paterson Inlet Cruises 34 Rental Services 35 Village and Bays Tours 36 Guided Walks 37 Stewart Island Lodge 38 CHRISTCHURCH / AKAROA International Antarctic Centre 40 Black Cat Cruises 42 PROMOTIONS 13 CONSERVATION 46 SUGGESTED ITINERARIES / MAPS 48 MILFORD SOUND, FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK FIORDLANDMILFORD SOUND, NATIONAL Be it rescuing the TSS Earnslaw from being scuttled and turning it into a national icon; The journey introducing overnight cruises in Fiordland; or designing unique glass roofed coaches to maximize the view, Real Journeys has always been at the forefront of the tourism so far... industry. This, combined with the passion of our people for the region and our dedication For over 60 years we’ve ensured to quality ensures we deliver the best visitors to this incredible part of the experience possible to our visitors. world receive an experience that Apart from being tourism pioneers, Les and Olive were conservation pioneers leading the enthralls and inspires. way with the ‘Save Manapouri’ campaign. We believe it is our duty to follow in their In 1954 Real Journeys founders Les and Olive footsteps and we do so in a number ways – Hutchins began walking people into Doubtful Sound, from recycling initiatives to a reforestation both revealing this unique world and championing its program, wildlife conservation to coastal ongoing protection and preservation. This ethos has clean-ups, conservation expeditions to our always been at the heart of our company. annual Cruise-for-a-Cause fundraiser. Since that first tour, this family owned company now offers journeys to Stewart Island, into Doubtful and Our ambition and purpose is Milford Sounds, across Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu resolutely the same as when we and into the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. began – to work our hardest to share our love for this place, to provide incredible experiences to its visitors and to conserve it for the generations to come. We look forward to showing you just how remarkable this journey can be. LES & OLIVE, COMPANY FOUNDERS 3 MILFORD SOUND Nature Cruises 2hrs - 2hrs 15min duration SEE PAGE 13 Relax and take in the magnificence of Departs - Returns Season Milford Sound and majestic Mitre Peak. From Milford Cruise Only Our Nature Cruises have a relaxed itinerary designed to let you see and experience what makes Milford Sound world renowned 10.30am - 12.45pm Nov - Apr & Oct as the eighth wonder of the world. 10.30am - 12.30pm May - Sep 12.55pm - 2.55pm May - Sep Cruise the fiord on board a traditional-style vessel, nudging 1.35pm - 3.50pm Nov - Apr & Oct into waterfalls, spotting wildlife and listening to the informative commentary about the region. From Te Anau Coach + Cruise 8am - 4.30pm Nov - Apr & Oct What’s included 9.50am - 4.45pm May - Oct • Specialist onboard Nature Guide 10.20am - 5.45pm Nov - Apr & Oct and English commentary From Queenstown Coach + Cruise • Free tea and coffee 6.55am - 7.45pm May - Sep • Picnic, Indian or Obento lunches 7.15am - 8pm Nov - Apr & Oct available (please pre-order) • Licensed bar and snacks available From Queenstown Coach + Cruise + Flight 6.55am - 4.10pm May - Oct Travel options 7.15am - 5.10pm Nov - Apr By Coach From Queenstown Flight + Cruise* Travel in comfort in our 9am - 1.40pm May - Sep famous glass roofed coaches 12noon - 4.10pm May - Sep By Plane 12.30pm - 5.10pm Nov - Apr & Oct Flight options to and / or *Includes a free picnic lunch. from Queenstown 4 MILFORD SOUND What’s included Scenic Cruises • Comfortable observation lounge and large viewing decks • Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and Korean commentaries 1hr 40min duration (on selected departures) • International buffet, Obento, Indian and picnic lunches available Experience Milford Sound's towering (please pre-order prior to travel) peaks and majestic waterfalls. • Café style food options also available on board Our Scenic Cruises offer a wide range of dining options, - and an informative multi-lingual commentary explains the Departs Returns Season history and highlights of the fiord. You can also spot wildlife From Milford Cruise Only and enjoy the waterfalls on board a modern spacious vessel. 9am - 10.40am Nov - Apr & Oct 11am - 12.40pm All Year Travel options 12noon - 1.30pm Nov - Apr & Oct* By Coach 1pm - 2.40pm All Year Travel in comfort in our famous glass roofed coaches 1.45pm - 3.25pm Nov - Apr & Oct 3pm - 4.40pm Nov - Apr & Oct By Plane *Please note: Shorter cruise 1hr 30min duration. Flight options to and / or from Queenstown Complimentary transfers from most Queenstown From Te Anau Coach + Cruise and Te Anau accommodation with travel options. 8am - 4.30pm Nov - Apr & Oct 9.50am - 5.25pm All Year From Queenstown Coach + Cruise 6.55am - 7.30pm All Year 7.15am - 8pm Nov - Apr From Queenstown Coach + Cruise + Flight SEE PAGE 13 6.55am - 3.40pm All Year 7.15am - 5.10pm Nov - Apr From Queenstown Flight + Cruise 8am - 11.40am Nov - 15 Apr 10am - 1.40pm All Year 12noon - 3.40pm 16 Apr - Oct 2pm - 5.40pm Nov - 15 April Includes a free picnic lunch or snack box on 8am departure. From Queenstown Heli + Cruise** 10am - 1.40pm All Year ** Includes a free buffet lunch. 7 MILFORD SOUND Stay overnight in a World Heritage area, the ultimate dinner, bed and breakfast Overnight experience. Cruise the full length of the fiord to the open sea with our Nature Guide on hand to highlight points of interest and wildlife. Cruises Then anchor in sheltered Harrison Cove for a sumptuous evening meal alongside pristine rainforest and sheer rock faces. 2 days / 1 night duration What’s included • Dinner and breakfast prepared by our onboard chef • Licensed bar and complimentary tea / coffee on board • Evening activities ‒ kayaking or exploring the shoreline by small boat or 1.5 hour guided walk depending on the vessel Vessel Options Milford Mariner • Private cabins with ensuite bathrooms (sleeps 60) • Three course buffet dinner, cooked and continental breakfast • Kayaking or exploration by small boat in the evening Milford Wanderer • Small private cabins with shared bathroom facilities (sleeps 36) • Two quad-share bunk-style compartments • Three course plated dinner, cooked and continental breakfast • An exclusive walk on the Milford Track or explore the shoreline in a small boat Departs - Returns Season Vessel From Milford Overnight Cruise 4.30pm - 9.15am* 16 Sep - 20 May Mariner 4.30pm - 9.15am Nov - Mar Wanderer *Milford Mariner departs at 3.30pm during May & Sep. Travel options From Te Anau Coach + Overnight Cruise By Coach 12.45pm - 12.30pm 16 Sep - 20 May Mariner Travel in our luxury glass roofed coaches, 12.45pm - 12.30pm Nov - Mar Wanderer from Queenstown or Te Anau From Queenstown Coach + Overnight Cruise By Plane 8.30am - 3.30pm 16 Sep - 20 May Mariner Fly out option available from Milford 8.30am - 3.30pm Nov - Mar Wanderer to Queenstown, for a complete experience 9 GETTING TO Milford Sound When you travel with Real Journeys, our luxury coaches and aircraft link directly with your cruise ‒ ensuring hassle free connections and a quality experience throughout your trip. By Coach By Plane The overland route to Milford Sound is one of the finest alpine Flying to Milford Sound is the ultimate way to experience southern drives in the world. Our luxury coaches have been purpose-built for New Zealand’s dramatic alpine scenery. A hidden landscape unfolds travelling the Milford Road, incorporating the latest technology for below, revealing glacial lakes, waterfalls, dark valleys and cloud- your comfort and safety. The seats are tiered and angled towards piercing summits. the windows, and the expansive glass roof provides breathtaking • Return flights from Queenstown, one way flight out sights of the snow capped peaks. of Milford Sound or flyover option available • Coaches depart daily from Queenstown and Te Anau • Free picnic lunch with all Flight and Cruise packages • Courtesy pick-ups from most accommodation or a snack box on 8am departure By Heli Go on an experience of a lifetime on a heli flight that explores this stunning landscape from the air and includes a snow and glacier landing (weather permitting). Minimum numbers apply. Free shuttle bus between Milford airport and the harbour with all flight options. 10 MILFORD TRACK Day Walk 8hrs 30min duration During all New Zealand school holidays kids go free Experience some of the famous Milford Track on selected departures! on a one day guided adventure. www.realjourneys.co.nz/kidsgofree Join your guide in Te Anau and take a short coach trip to Te Anau Terms & conditions apply, please see our website for details. Downs. From here, you’ll enjoy a scenic lake cruise to the start of the track.