FIORDLAND SEVEN-DAY WONDERLAND
DISCOVERY CRUISE
See the outstanding Doubtful Breaksea & Dusky Sounds
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Preservation & Chalky Inlets
The Southernmost fiords are magnificent:
Mountains rise straight from the sea. Rugged coastlines indented with sheltered waterways and dense rainforest together with a challenging climate make an incredible wilderness.
Our Fiordland journey begins with a cruise across island-studded Lake Manapouri to join the Milford Wanderer awaiting at either Long or Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound.
In its heyday Preservation Inlet, the southern most fiords were the most populated.
A whaling station was established at Cuttle Cove in the early 1800’s and coal mining was attempted in 1860.
However, it was gold that brought the next flurry of human endeavour and many hundreds of prospectors arrived in the 1880’s.
Putting ashore at Cromarty, a town of a thousand people in 1890, the feeble attempt to tame the landscape is evident. Be sure to click the link below to Puyesegur Point a lonely light house
Winter cruising in the remote southwest of Fiordland is a unique combination of adventure, history, natural beauty and good company.
Memories of an environment where nature rules and pioneers struggled to survive, will linger long after your return to civilisation.
With this extended seven day cruise option a one-way helicopter transfer between West Arm and Preservation Inlet increases exploration time.
- COMFORTABLE BUNK-STYLE ACCOMMOCATION
(two per compartment four passengers’ if part of acommon group)- HEARTY HOME COOKED MEALS PLUS MORNING/AFTERNOON TEAS
- MODERN BATHROOM FACILITIES
- OPEN BRIDGE POLICY
- ALL BEDDING PROVIDED
- THIRTY-FOUR PASSENGERS PER DEPARTURE
Come and experience
Fiordland’s winter season when the weather is at its most settled, cruising on the vessel, Milford Wanderer, which is designed along the lines of a traditional trading scow and providing an ideal way to explore this spectacular part of piece of New Zealand's Wonderland
Departing 06 August 2010
- Cruising in magnificent Fiords surroundings.
- Wildlife viewing including possible encounters with dolphins, penguins, seals and sea birds.
- Visits to fascinating historic sites, Captain Cook's landing places, Pigeon Island and abandoned settlements.
- Guided walks through rainforest and along shorelines.
- Tender craft cruising in sheltered waters.
- Informative commentaries and evening talks by the on board nature guide plus evening sing-along’s with an open mike.
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Milford Wanderer
Historic Photo's
Itinerary
Our discovery adventure begins on 06 August 2010.
We travel by air to Queenstown and assemble at the Queenstown airport for our transport to Te Anau.
06 August our over night stay in TeAnau is interrupted next morning by a transfer coach to Manapouri to cross Lake TeAnau to West Arm. Followed buy a further transfer to meet the Milford Wanderer waiting for us in Long Sound Fiordland.
For the next six days we are guests on the Milford Wanderer with all meals supplied.
In the evenings we will enjoy tales and the experiences of the history, romance, heartache, defiance and failures of past generations in this Wonderland.
We as a group will be able to bring or own style of entertainment to the good ship the "Milford Wanderer"
On the final day we disembark in Deep Cove Doubtful Sound , taking our transfer coach across the Wilmot Pass on our return to West Arm, before crossing TeAnau to Manapouri and our transfer Coach to Queenstown.
On arrival into Queenstown accommodation is included for two nights before departing to make our way North by air.
Departing via Queenstown to Te Anau Saturday 06th August 2010
•Tour last 10 days and includes a full Breakfast except day of departure.
Tour last 10 days and includes a full Breakfast except day of departure.•One night in Te Anau
One night in Te Anau•Seven days on the Milford Wanderer. All meals including morning and afternoon teas.
Seven days on the Milford Wanderer. All meals including morning and afternoon teas.•Two nights in Queenstown.
Two nights in Queenstown.•Tour fully escorted.
Tour fully escorted. Roger on 03 3426450 / 0800 737999
Dusky Sound
Cromity a population of
over 1000 in the late 1800
