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WINTER 2026 PACKAGES A Great deal to be had!

Package 1: MILFORD SOUND & DOUBTFUL SOUND Package 2: MILFORD SOUND & GLOWWORMS or Package 3: MILFORD SOUND WITH COACH & GLOWWORMS

MILFORD SOUND & DOUBTFUL SOUND WINTER 2026, Package 1

Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound? Can’t decide, why not experience both!!

Explore the spectacle rare wilderness, waterfalls and pristine waterways of the fiords over two days. Deal includes your Milford Sound Cruise, Doubtful Sound Cruise with accommodation. Experiences are partnered with REALNZ. Advised to do the experiences over 3 night’s stay, however it can be done in 2 night’s stay. Package is Adults Only, if travelling with children please advise for children rate on stay@parklandsteanumotel.co.nz

Example of Itinerary:  Package 1 with 2 Night’s Stay

Night 1: Check-in to Parklands Motel.

Night 2: Milford Sound Cruise onboard Haven at 11am

Day of departure: Doubtful Sound at 10am, this is the day you depart the room.

 

MILFORD SOUND CRUISE ONLY & GLOWWORMS DEAL 2026, Package 2

Make the most of your time in Fiordland and experience spectacular Milford Sound and immerse yourself in the underground glowworm caves of Te Anau in one ultimate package. Deal includes your Milford Sound Cruise only, Glowworms Caves experience and accommodation. Experiences are partnered with REALNZ. Package is Adults Only, if travelling with children please advise for children rate on stay@parklandsteanumotel.co.nz

Example of Itinerary: Package 2 with 1 Night’s stay

Night 1: Arriving at Parklands Motel at 2pm on arrival date. Join Glowworms Experience at: 4.30pm on arrival date.

Day of departure: Milford Sound Cruise onboard Haven at 11am.

 

MILFORD SOUND CRUISE with Coach & GLOWWORMS DEAL 2026, Package 3

Experience spectacular Milford Sound and Milford Road with a local coach driver/ guide and immerse yourself in the underground glowworm caves of Te Anau in one ultimate package. Deal includes your Milford Sound Cruise with Coach transfer from Te Anau, Glowworms Caves experience and accommodation. Experiences are partnered with REALNZ. Package is Adults Only, if travelling with children please advise for children rate on stay@parklandsteanumotel.co.nz

Example of Itinerary: Package 3 with 2 Night’s stay

Night 1: Arrive at Parklands Motel at 2pm on. Join Glowworms Experience at: 4.30pm on arrival date.

Night 2: 10:20am departure from REALNZ office to board coach for Milford Sound. Connecting onto 1.30pm Milford Sound Cruise – Haven. Along the way local guide will do stops along stunning Milford Road for pictures and short walks. Return to Te Anau by 5.30pm. Next day depart Parklands Motel & Apartments.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Travel Dates: 1 May – 30 September 2026.

Booking Dates: Now – 30 September 2026.

REALNZ reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, alter ticket prices and substitute plant or equipment.

Doubtful Sound: 10am

Milford Sound Signature Cruise: 11am and 1.30pm (2hr Cruise)

Milford Sound Classic Cruise: 11am and 1.15pm (1hr 40mins Cruise)

Glowworms: 10.15am, 2pm, 4.30pm and 7pm

Milford Sound with Coach: 10:10am — Connecting 1.15pm Milford Sound Classic Cruise or 10:20am — Connecting 1.30pm Milford Sound Signature Cruise (Haven)

Please advise which option you prefer for your experiences and your direct email contact. This is required by the Tour Provider.

Promotion only available with direct reservations with Parklands Motel & Apartments. Offer is valid for specified dates only and subject to availability. Promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount unless specified. Payment for experiences will be to Parklands Motel & Apartments.

For reservations to be created, we will require credit card payment at the time of making the reservation. Parklands Motel & Apartments will also provide you with a secure online payment invoice for the payment of packages/ experiences.

Accommodation Cancellation and amendments are required 72hours prior to arrival without penalties. RealNZ Cancellation and amendments are required 24hours prior to arrival without penalties.

Children price is based on age of children travelling.

 

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