To help you plan your time in the Queenstown and Fiordland regions we have put together some itineraries you may wish to consider.

If you need more assistance with planning your trip to Queenstown, Fiordland or Stewart Island, please email us - info@realjourneys.co.nz

From Queenstown

Two Days:

Day 1	TSS Earnslaw Cruise / Walter Peak Farm Excursion  (daytime or evening)
Day 2	Milford Sound Day Cruise  (coach, fly or self-drive) or Doubtful Sound Day Cruise (coach or self drive)

Two Days (Summer Only):

Day 1	Milford Sound Wanderer Overnight Cruise, Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise or Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (coach or self-drive)
Day 2	Return from Overnight Cruise (Milford Sound fly out option) TSS Earnslaw Cruise / Walter Peak Evening Dining

Three Days:

Day 1	Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise (coach or self-drive), overnight in Te Anau (Te Anau Glowworm Caves)
Day 2	Milford Sound Day Cruise (coach, fly or self-drive)
Day 3	TSS Earnslaw Cruise /Walter Peak Farm Excursion

 Three Days (Summer Only):

Day 1	TSS Earnslaw Cruise /Walter Peak Farm Excursion
Day 2	Milford Sound Wanderer Overnight Cruise, Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise or Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (coach or self-drive)
Day 3	Return from Overnight Cruise (Milford Sound fly out option)

From Te Anau

Two Days:

Day 1	Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise (coach or self-drive), Te Anau Glowworm Caves (evening)
Day 2	Milford Sound Day Cruise - Choose from a Milford Sound Scenic Cruise or Milford Sound Nature Cruise (coach or self-drive)

Two Days (Summer Only):

Day 1	Milford Sound Wanderer Overnight Cruise, Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise or Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (coach or self-drive)
Day 2	Return from Overnight Cruise -Te Anau Glowworm Caves (afternoon or evening)

Three Days:

Day 1	Te Anau Glowworm Caves (afternoon or evening)
Day 2	Doubtful Sound Day Cruise (coach or self-drive)
Day 3	Milford Sound Day Cruise - Choose from a Milford Sound Scenic Cruise or Milford Sound Nature Cruise (coach or self-drive)

Three Days (Summer Only):

Day 1	Doubtful Sound Day Cruise or Milford Track Day Walk
Day 2	Milford Sound Wanderer Overnight Cruise, Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise or Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (coach or self-drive)
Day 3	Return from your Fiordland Overnight Cruise - Te Anau Glowworm Caves option (afternoon or evening)

 
Stewart Island Day Excursion (Summer)

Option 1 (From Invercargill or Bluff)
9.30 am	Ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island
11 am	Village and Bays Tour around Stewart Island
	Optional extras – Museum visit and lunch in Oban township
1 pm	Paterson Inlet Cruise including a guided walk on Ulva Island (Picnic lunches available; must be pre-ordered)
	Optional extras - rent a car, scooter or mountain bike or enjoy a short forest walk
6.30 pm	Ferry from Stewart Island to Bluff
Option 2 (To & From Bluff)
11 am	Ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island
12 noon	Optional extras - lunch in the Wharfside Cafe or in the Oban township
	Stewart Island is renowned for its seafood: blue cod, mussels and crayfish are specialities
1.30 pm	Underwater Explorer Cruise
4 pm	Village and Bays Tour
	Optional extras – go for a short walk or enjoy local hospitality
6.30 pm	Ferry from Stewart Island to Bluff

Stewart Island Overnight 2 Days / 1 Night 

Day 1: (From Queenstown, Te Anau, Invercargill or Bluff)
7am or 11am	Depart Queenstown/Te Anau by coach transfer OR self-drive to Bluff for ferry departure to Stewart Island
12 noon	Arrive at Stewart Island
	Optional extra – lunch at the Wharfside Cafe or in the Oban township
1.30 pm	Underwater Explorer Cruise
4 pm	Village and Bays Tour
Please note: Overnight Accommodation on Stewart Island not included
Day 2:
8 am	Depart Stewart Island by ferry to Bluff
9.30 am	Coach transfer to Queenstown/Te Anau (coach or self-drive)
OR
1 pm	Optional extra – Paterson Inlet Cruise including a guided walk on Ulva Island
OR
10 am	Optional extra – Explore independently by renting a car, scooter or mountain bike
6.30 pm	Depart Stewart Island by ferry to Bluff

Stewart Island Explorer - 3 days / 2 nights

Day 1: (From Queenstown, Te Anau, Invercargill or Bluff)
7am or 11 am	Depart Queenstown/Te Anau by coach transfer OR self-drive to Bluff for ferry  departure to Stewart Island
12 noon	Arrive at Stewart Island
	Optional extra – lunch at the Wharfside Café or in the Oban township
1.30 pm	Underwater Explorer Cruise
4 pm	Village and Bays Tour
Please note: Overnight Accommodation on Stewart Island not included
Day 2:
1 pm	Paterson Inlet Cruise including a guided walk on Ulva Island
	Optional extra – walk, bike or explore Stewart Island’s stunning coastline and secluded bays by renting a car, scooter or mountain bike  or go fishing, diving or snorkelling
Please note: Overnight Accommodation on Stewart Island not included
Day 3:
8 am	Depart Stewart Island by ferry to Bluff (self-drive)
9.30 am	Depart Bluff to Queenstown/Te Anau by coach transfer