Your Journey:
Departing from Queenstown, a knowledgeable driver will provide an informative commentary on the points of interest along one of the world’s most picturesque drives – The Milford Road. Stop for some great photo opportunities along the way, before enjoying a two hour cruise aboard one of our specially designed small boats in Milford Sound.
Sit back and relax as your cruise departs from the Milford Sound Wharf, and makes its way out past the iconic Mitre Peak. Evoke your five senses as you take in the sights of this majestic region, feel the spray of Fairy Falls and listen to the sound of nature thriving in its natural habitat.
Cruise the length of the 16km fiord, out past St Annes Point Lighthouse, while listening to informative commentary which will highlight points of interest along the way including the mighty Lady Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls. We go further, and get you closer than any other operator in Milford Sound.
Complete your journey with a birds-eye view of the largely untouched region as you fly back over the Southern Alps and are welcomed to the incredibly blue Lake Wakatipu upon landing in Queenstown.
Calypso Star Charters is fully licensed by the Department of Environment and Water.
They are also privileged to be the only one-day shark cage diving operator who is permitted to use natural fish berley to attract the Great White Sharks to our boat at the Neptune Islands Marine Park.
Being permitted to berley provides you with the best possible chance of a shark sighting and productive interaction close to the vessel and cage resulting in a memorable encounter and wonderful photographic opportunities.
They only use locally sourced, natural fish product to attract the sharks, our tethered baits are attached by natural fibre twine. The use of synthetic decoys is not permitted in South Australia. The practices are conducted with the utmost respect to the welfare of sharks
Along with this license, they are proud to be Advanced Eco Certified and the Captains’ are Eco Certified Guides. Receiving this certification provides us with the recognition that we conduct the operations in a way that are environmentally conscious and sustainable whilst also providing an educational component.
No minimum passenger numbers. If you're the only person booked they will still go!
More departures than any operator. They operate on every available Activity Day.
The vessel, Calypso Star 2 is fitted with a gyroscopic active stabiliser, which has reduced the rolling motion of the vessel by up to 80%. If you are susceptible to seasickness do not compromise with a non-stabilised vessel.
Largest vessel means fewer cancellations due to bad weather. The trip out can be rough but the Neptune Islands give us good shelter from the waves. The vessel can accommodate up to 45 guests across 2 decks with ample seating in air-conditioned comfort. 2 hot showers are also provided onboard.
Actively support SARDI, CSIRO and Flinders University in their ongoing research into the Great White Sharks and their movement patterns around Neptune Islands. They provide logistical support and positions on board the vessel for researchers to conduct observations and tagging.
100% Safety record. With over 25 years experience you are in good hands.
Experience the Canyon Fox - an exciting zip line ride with a twist. Standing at 182m high, the Canyon fox is the highest flying-fox in New Zealand which will drop you into a 10m freefall.
Continue your adventure with the worlds most exciting jet boat ride. Speed along the water and around the narrow river bends at up to 85km/h before your skilled drive spins you 360 degrees. Top it off with white water rafting down the Kawarau or Shotover River. This iconic river has stretches of calm water with a unique perspective of the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge as your raft passes underneath. Experience the rugged Gibbston Valley wine region and Lord of the Rings country before taking on New Zelands longest commercially rafted rapid, the 400m Dog Leg Rapid.
YOU SHOULD BRING:
Swim wear
Towel
Closed and secure shoes for the Swing & Fox
Warm clothes during winter periods
Catégorie:Sac de Voyage,Organisateur de voyage,Organisateur de Bagage; Activité:Voyage; Quantité:1pc; Fonction Première:Vêtements; Matériau:Tissu Oxford; Dimensions:/; Type de Fermeture:Fermeture; Fonction:Portable,Etanche,Durable,Grande Capacité,Pliable,Rangement de Voyage,Résistant à la poussière; Motif:Couleur Pleine; Poids Net:0.25; Catégories de base:Sacs de Maternité; Pays populaire:France,Espagne,États Unis,Brésil,Norway; Produits spéciaux sélectionnés:COD
