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Fiordland Crested PenguinThe Fiordland Crested Penguin is one of the worlds rarest penguins. Keep a lookout for one on your scenic cruise.

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Location

You can reach Milford Sound by car, luxury coach or on a scenic flight.

Located in Fiordland National Park,  Milford Sound Red Boat Cruises depart daily from the Milford Wharf Visitor Centre, situated at Freshwater Basin in Milford Sound.

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Driving to Milford Sound:
The Road to Milford Sound is considered one of the most scenic journeys in New Zealand. (Please allow just over 5 hours driving time from Queenstown). For more information click here or to download a detailed driving map click here 

By Coach:
From Te Anau by scheduled coach or the comfort of your own car, you're only 2 hours away from Milford Sound. From Queenstown by coach, the trip takes approximately 5 hours. Coaches leave in plenty of time to catch an afternoon Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise returning to Te Anau or Queenstown the same day. For more information click here.