Lake Wakatipu Catamaran Scenic Cruise From Queenstown Highlights
- Get up to $10 cash back per person when you book with us!
- 1.5 hours cruise on Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu
- Spectacular views of the Southern Alps and The Remarkables mountain range
- Stop at Bob’s Cove to view flora and fauna up close
- Easy viewing with tall windows and comfortable indoor seating
- Learn about the history, geology and wildlife of the region
- Spacious outdoor decks with panoramic 360-degree views
- Have your photo taken with the skipper in the open wheelhouse
- On board café with light snacks available
- Free tea and coffee
WHERE WE VISIT - Lake Wakatipu
- Bob's Cove
- Queenstown
Why Do We Love This
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I see wildlife?
Will I see wildlife?
Milford Sound has an abundance of wildlife and is home to New Zealand fur seals and bottlenose dolphins year round. Rare Dusky dolphins are also known to visit the fiord. The world’s rarest penguin, the Fiordland crested penguin, visits Milford during the breeding season (November) and moulting season (March/April). While there is wildlife in Milford Sound, we can’t guarantee sightings as these are wild animals in their natural habitat. A visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory offers more wildlife viewing with an abundance of sea life below the surface.
Are there sandflies?
Are there sandflies?
There are sandflies in Milford Sound. To avoid being bitten, bring mosquito spray with you and wear long sleeve clothing and trousers. Mosquito spray is available for purchase from the Blue Duck Café & Bar in Milford Sound.
Do you provide wheelchair access?
Do you provide wheelchair access?
There are disabled parking spaces outside the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal building. The only vessel with wheelchair access is Pride of Milford (Milford Sound Scenic Cruise) where access to the vessel is by ramp. There are no wheelchair accessible toilets onboard the vessel, instead these are located in the cruise terminal building.
What's the weather like in Milford?
What's the weather like in Milford?
Milford Sound is one of the wettest places in the world with an average annual rainfall of 7 metres per year. Rainfall can reach 250 millimetres in 24 hours and creates dozens of temporary waterfalls (as well as a number of more permanent ones) that cascade down the cliff faces, some reaching a thousand metres in height, and is why it’s renowned for its spectacular waterfalls and rainforest. The temperature in Milford can vary depending on the season and can go from an average high of 19C in summer (Dec – Feb) to 9C in winter (Jun – Aug). All our vessels have spacious indoor areas with comfortable seating for cruising in all weather conditions.
What clothes should I wear?
What clothes should I wear?
Due to the changeable nature of the weather in Milford, it’s a good idea to bring a waterproof jacket, warm clothing and wear comfortable shoes. Raincoats are provided for passengers on Encounter Nature Cruises and Discover More Cruises.
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