Milford Sound
Planning a family holiday these winter school holidays? Queenstown and Milford Sound are perfect destinations for unforgettable family memories.
With snowy landscapes and action-packed adventures, you’ll find plenty to do in the South Island with the kids over the winter school holidays. Top of our list are Queenstown and Milford Sound. Here’s how you can make the most of your winter days at these breathtaking New Zealand locations.
Family-friendly Milford Sound adventures
Recognised as an NZ must-do, a Milford Sound cruise is an experience that should be included in every family’s holiday itinerary. It’s the perfect way to experience Fiordland and is 100 per cent kid-friendly. Children of any age love the waterfalls, and on a Southern Discoveries cruise vessel, you’ll get so close to the waterfalls you may just feel the spray on your face. Kids can be entertained the whole trip as they look for waterfalls and wildlife. Dolphins are known to swim alongside the boat, much to the delight of young passengers and seals and penguins can sometimes be seen on the rocks. With indoor and outdoor cabins and decks, you don’t have to worry about the weather.
Book your family’s Milford Sound adventure today and take advantage of our winter school holidays special—kids eat free with every adult buffet purchase.
Winter beauty in Milford Sound
Winter may bring cooler weather but also provides some of the most spectacular, clear, calm days. Snow-capped peaks and clear blue skies transform Fiordland into a fairy-tale setting. The bonus? Colder temperatures mean fewer sandflies—a blessing for families with young children! Don’t forget to pack raincoats; Fiordland’s weather is famously unpredictable, no matter the time of year.
Queenstown school holiday adventures
Winter in Queenstown serves up plenty of school holiday activities. Take on the Coronet Peak Night Ski sessions, where flood-lit trails, music, and food provide a fun atmosphere every Wednesday and Friday night, and select Saturday nights.
This year, LUMA Enchanted runs throughout the school holidays to the end of August. This show of light and sound installations offers a wondrous environment that merges art and storytelling with interactive exhibits designed to captivate both children and adults. 
Find out more about Milford Sound cruise school holiday deals and other specials.
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