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Can book using bookme.co.nz also. Will be cheaper for certain slot. But make sure your date time can fit if not no refund if u miss.

It was ok for me. Not bad but an different experience. Not many place u can do this kind of thing. Can try.

For Milford sound on the other hand. I think not so good for me. The route to ms is better than the cruise itself. Haha.
Yeah the Milford Sound cruise nothing much to see, probably the waterfall and the mountains are the highlight
 

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Yeah the Milford Sound cruise nothing much to see, probably the waterfall and the mountains are the highlight
I find it not bad actually.
Quite a lot of things to see for only abt $80. got cruise, got snacks and coffee provide, and include a small undersea conservatory tour.
 

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I find it not bad actually.
Quite a lot of things to see for only abt $80. got cruise, got snacks and coffee provide, and include a small undersea conservatory tour.
Yeah, the free beverages supply is a bonus, but the cruise is quite a nice experience in general.
 

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Haha I'm probably the siao lang that did 2D1N Realjourneys in milford sound. Very costly from Queenstown, but wanted to just take a break from driving and just relax. Thankfully weather was slightly rainy so got to see waterfalls. Also spotted the dolphins, seals, penguins etc.

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Haha I'm probably the siao lang that did 2D1N Realjourneys in milford sound. Very costly from Queenstown, but wanted to just take a break from driving and just relax. Thankfully weather was slightly rainy so got to see waterfalls. Also spotted the dolphins, seals, penguins etc.

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I wanted to do overnight cruise also.. But it was sold out for the date i was there
 

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Did u go milford sound during or after a rain? I heard it is most beautiful coz there will be hundreds of waterfalls all over the place.
Unfortunately, when i went there, it was a sunny day

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It's wasnt sunny but didn't rain for couple of days there liao. Like 5-10 days. So all the nice scenery I can't see. Lol. That's why it was bad for me.

and I didn't manage to see much except the seal sleeping. lol.
 
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Doubtful sounds was a more magical experience for me. Less rushed. At one point they shut the boat engine and ask everyone to shut our eyes and keep silent. Just listen to the sound of nature all around us.

But doubtful sounds cruise is so much more expensive, not really worth. Coz the sights are quite similar to milford sounds
 

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I've just booked Milford Sound's nature cruise via this company realJourneys. Still contemplating whether to do heli glacier hikes as its close to 500 per pax!
 

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I've just booked Milford Sound's nature cruise via this company realJourneys. Still contemplating whether to do heli glacier hikes as its close to 500 per pax!

I did the guided hike tour. Preferred to do the walk and immersed in the experience. Whole tour about couple of hours.
 

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I've just booked Milford Sound's nature cruise via this company realJourneys. Still contemplating whether to do heli glacier hikes as its close to 500 per pax!



Should probably try it since you already there. It's an experience. I did skydive with photo video for 800. I didn't want to go for the full package initially but when I was there I just heck it and go for it. Lol.
Few hundred can earn back. You don't go nz or glacier everyday.
 

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It's wasnt sunny but didn't rain for couple of days there liao. Like 5-10 days. So all the nice scenery I can't see. Lol. That's why it was bad for me.

and I didn't manage to see much except the seal sleeping. lol.
I manage to see the seals sunbathing :s13:
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Was rather sunny when I was there..

Got seals and dolphins too..
I saw seals but didn't manage to see any dolphins :(
 

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Doubtful Sound for me: Gloomy, mysterious as many say it should be. Haha
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Any recommended supermarket to get supplies before starting my trip?

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Any recommended supermarket to get supplies before starting my trip?

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The major ones are countdown and paknsave
Got a small chain called four square, but they tend to be more expensive
 

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Yeah, Four Square pricing is on the higher side. Better to get from PaknSave or Countdown.
 
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