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We recently went on the Real Journeys Nature Cruise of Milford Sound. We chose to do the coach ride out, then cruise, then fly back to Queenstown, and I highly recommend this option. The coach tour was very nice, with wonderful scenery and a good commentary from the driver (Paul Brown). However, I'm very glad we didn't do the coach ride both ways. Flying back instead was more expensive but gave a very different view of the same trip (and wasn't another 4 hours!). The flight was very enjoyable. The cruise itself was well done and the commentator was good. I doubt you'd see more "nature" with this cruise than with the shorter one, but the length was why we chose it and it was a good choice. One comment about lunch: Instead of the boring sandwich option, we chose the bento box and the Indian meal, and both were very tasty. But the sandwich box is packaged so that you can take up on deck and eat while you watched/listened. The two meals we chose were packaged so that they had to be eaten in the dining room. There were windows, but even so, we ate too hastily so that we could get back on deck to enjoy the scenery more fully. Keep that in mind when you choose lunch. Or better yet, pack your own lunch and save the money.

The Foveaux Strait is known for it's rough weather - and so a trip from Bluff to Stewart Island on a ferry is a bit of a hit and miss in terms of wave height and generally rough seas... oh boy did we have a rough ride over... but never felt safer - the crew handled the few sick passengers very well and professionally and on the way back it was much calmer. They also use the ferry to transport goods back and forth - in our case about 12 or more huge boxes full of kina (sea urchin) left the Island for the mainland with us and our luggage... all in a days work for the crew.

I guess the nature of this ferry is that weather conditions will dictate. On both ride over and back - and at the terminals - the crew were very professional. The coffee was free! The two comments - perhaps a bit more commentary info, however the sound system does suffer from that similar to airlines in that no one can actually hear what is being said.

RealJourneys is a large but well-run organization, and we thoroughly enjoyed the two experiences we booked with them: an all-day kayak in Milford Sound and a day cruise in Doubtful. Our guides for the kayak were friendly and knowledgeable, and the guide-to-client ratio was good. Were it not for the roar of overhead helicopters and planes, we might have been able to hear him better! We chose to be picked up in Te Anau, and we also enjoyed the commentary on the way to Milford Sound, and the opportunity to stop at a few places on the way back. The Doubtful Sound trip is expensive but for us it was worth it. The early trip across Lake Manapouri was really quite breathtaking, followed by the bus ride across Wilmot Pass, and then the cruise on Doubtful itself. I need to make special mention of the naturalist guide on this cruise: he was knowledgeable and absolutely wonderful. And he had a way of saying everything that made us want to listen. At one point he made the courageous suggestion that we turn off the boat engines, and that everyone find a spot and stay there for just a few minutes--no walking, no talking, no eating--so we could hear the sounds of Doubtful unimpeded. I was surprised at how completely everyone complied, grateful for the chance to enjoy some quiet, and only sorry that we couldn't do it for longer! It was a highlight among highlights. The scenery here is fabulous in every direction, and we also got to see one last Fiordland Crested Penguin still on his little rock (most of the others had left for the season). I know that the exact itinerary can be different from day to day, and was delighted that ours included a visit to the mouth of the sound where it meets the Tasman Sea. I know that some people think that a visit to the Manapouri Power Station sounds boring, but both the station itself and the conservation story behind it are powerful examples of human engineering and the ability of public opinion to elevate conservation to a level of importance. The visit is short but very interesting, so I'd recommend taking the opportunity.

We decided to take the bus tour to Milford Sound rather than drive and we were so pleased we did. Our driver Alex was fantastic and extremely funny. He made the trip so much fun and very informative. We then went onto the scenic cruise which again was informative and enjoyable, but it was the bus trip that made it worthwhile. I would highly recommend.

We passed through Te Anau with the intent of probably driving to Milford Sound and boating there. However, to save our four young children from another long road excursion we opted to take a day trip on Doubtful Sound out of Manapouri via coach across pass. A little bit expensive but a memorable trip, lots of history and some awesome scenery along with a pod of playful dolphins right alongside the boat. Every NZ trip needs a touch of Fjordland and this was ours. Slightly conscious that we were the only participants in shorts and many had arctic gear on! Hadn't clocked that it rains 2 days out of every 3 in Doubtful and howling winds come with the Roaring Forties but we were fine, the coldest part of the trip was the coach! Very friendly crew too. Head back to Te Anau for a scenic stroll and a meal at the excellent Kepler's restaurant.

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Milford Sound is one of New Zealand's most amazing natural wonders, a pure sight to behold! The mountains of Milford are the tallest in all of Fiordland and rise the most imposingly. The cliff faces are covered in dense, lush rainforest and thunderous waterfalls hurtle hundreds of metres into the sea.

The Coach Trip Your drive from Queenstown will take you down the spectacular Milford Road, located between Te Anau and Milford, it is one of the world’s most scenic alpine drives. The breathtaking scenery is unlike anywhere else in the world ranging from rich rainforest, sheer mountains and plains to icy smooth lakes and fields with alpine herbs.

The luxury coaches are specially designed and use cutting edge technology to provide the highest levels of safety and comfort. The seats are placed in tiers at an angle to give passengers the best views of the scenery outside. The wide glass roof gives easy access to views of snow-capped mountain peaks.

Milford Sound Day Cruise A leisurely day cruise is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience Milford Sound. Friendly & knowledgeable RealNZ crew will provide you with commentary as you take in the towering peaks, native rainforest & diverse wildlife. From expansive viewing spaces across multiple levels, there is the opportunity to get up close to spectacular waterfalls and see captivating local wildlife.

Trip Includes

• Coach transfers from Queenstown accommodation
• Informative commentary
• 2 hour day cruise on Milford Sound
• Friendly & knowledgeable tour guides
• Multilingual commentary app, including language options in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Japanese
• 13 hours from Queenstown
• Pick up from your Queenstown accommodation
• Operates daily all year

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• Luxury coaches with angled seating & glass roof for superior viewing
• Purpose built, all weather vessels offer superior comfort & personalised service
• Barista coffee and tea available to purchase on board the cruise (extra cost)
• Restaurant quality food & beer on tap available to purchase on board the cruise (extra cost)
• Child (5-15yrs) & infant (0-4yrs) rates apply
• Milford Sound is located 4.5hrs drive from Queenstown and 2.5hrs from Te Anau. If you would prefer to drive yourself to Milford Sound then you can book the Cruise only
• If you would like to self drive to Milford Sound click here to book the cruise the only option or for transfers from Te Anau click here
• PLEASE NOTE THAT VESSELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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• Adult (16yrs+): NZD$255.00
• Child (5-15yrs): NZD$159.00
• Infant (0-4yrs): NZD$79.50

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Fantastic day trip. Stunning sights. Excellent customer service at every stage. Well worth doing

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Fantastic. Well worth doing

Reviewed 08-Jan-2024

Maria helped us get on a wonderful tour after we had been cancelled twice due to weather or overbooking (another company). Service was excellent and we were able to see Milford Sound before we left Queenstown.

It was a fair price for a great tour and excellent service

Reviewed 19-Mar-2023

Amazing scenery and great trip. Unfortunately couldn't hear the commentary so missed a lot which was frustrating, and spoilt it, as there was important information being shared, when we went to find driver to clarify information he'd disappeared..

Easy to purchase but be warned do well in advance

Reviewed 27-Nov-2022

Yes would buy from them again, kept informed very good prompt customer service.

Yes very good tour lots of stops on way to Milford sound and very informative commentary both on bus and boat trip on the sound. Did pick us up in a taxi with another 2 customers to take to bus a 30min walk away, but did not drop us back to accommodation said they never did that, did call us a taxi but was at our own cost. As did not have our transport worked out an extra expense.

Reviewed 03-Aug-2022

This was a fantastic day trip, excellent driver tour guide (Brian ) and the scenery was mind blowingly beautiful. This was the best trip we have ever been on in NZ.

This trip is money well spent, great day trip. Excellent scenery and mind blowing location.

Reviewed 01-Mar-2022

It was a great experience. We had some great deals with Milford Sound trip and onsen spa at Queenstown. Very easy to deal with. Good team at bookme /everything NZ

Big part of the trip was the Coach, my 9 years old daugher loves our driver Brian. It was 4 hours trips each way. His Professional and great sense of humor made the trip enjoyable and relax. time goes fast. He is awesome.

Reviewed 07-Oct-2020

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Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We hope you had a great time in Milford Sound! All the best & stay safe!

Posted 21-Oct-2020

We loved all the experience. Great service even when there was an operator that cancelled one of our activity which is go orange you have refunded us. Thank you so much. Eliza was awesome!

Brian is the best!

Reviewed 09-Nov-2019

Latest Questions about Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown - RealNZ

How long is the cruise itself ?

Hi! The Milford Sound Nature Cruise has a 2 hour duration 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group on 30th Jul 23 at 16:45

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Do you pick up anywhere in Queenstown? I have not booked my accomodations yet but am curious where I would be picked up from? Do you pick up from AirBnBs?

Real NZ uses large 55-seater coaches for this tour. Given the narrow nature of many Queenstown streets- this is not something they are able to offer. They do however collect from the CBD and many bus stops along Frankton road

Comment by: Kalena - ETG on 16th Jun 22 at 15:29

How long is the bus ride from Queenstown to Milford Sound?

Hi! The bus ride from Queenstown to Milford Sound is 4 /5  hours, it's an incredible journey down with some great places to stop along the way

Comment by: Everything Travel Group on 30th Jul 23 at 16:44

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Milford Sound Small Group Coach, Cruise, Fly

Altitude Tours offers a unique small-group Milford Sound Day Tour. This top-rated was established in 1994 and allows guests to escape the crowds, offer a truly unique day to this world-famous region.

Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top rated small group day tour. Departing from Queenstown, explore the magic of Fiordland that encompasses the road, water, and the skies—all in a single bucket-list day. Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium Mercedes van hosted by a friendly local guide, cruise below the towering fjord, and take to the skies on a 45 minute scenic fixed-wing flight across the Southern Alps, back to Queenstown.

Altitude Tours has premium, 16 seat, Mercedes touring vehicles along with two custom made glass-roof Mercedes vehicles. This is business class travel with extended legroom, a leather interior, USB charging ports, panoramic windows for the best views. The smaller vehicles give you the opportunity to stay away from the crowds as well as more flexibility with where they stop on the journey, along the famous Milford Road.

Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Milford Sound and discover more with Altitude Tours. Milford Sound Day Tours depart daily from Queenstown. There are two departures: 6:30am, returning by 4:15pm, or 7:30am, returning by 5:15pm. 

The flight is weather dependent, and in the case of bad weather, you will receive a partial refund and return via road with your Altitude Tours guide, returning at either 7pm (6:30 am departure), or 8pm (7:30 am departure).

• Premium transport in a Mercedes Sprinter van
• Opt for an upgrade to a glass-roof top van (available for the 6:30 am departure).
• A personal small group tour (max 16 passengers)
• Multiple scenic stops on the famous Milford Road
• Informative and entertaining commentary from an experienced guide
• 1hr 45min small boat nature cruise in Milford Sound
• Take to the skies on a 45 minute scenic fixed-wing flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
• Add-on an optional packed picnic lunch or bring your own food from Queenstown.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board the vans

Altitude Tours won Visitor Experience Award at the New Zealand Tourism Awards in 2023, the third year nominated for that category.  Also won Excellence in Customer Experience at the 2023 Queenstown Business Awards. 

• 6:30am departure, Adult: $729 7:30am departure, Adult: $739
• We operate our Milford Sound Tours in modern Mercedes Sprinter vans, equipped with a glass-roof, panoramic windows, USB ports, and complimentry Wi-Fi
• Monday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
• Tuesday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
• Wednesday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
• Thursday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
• Friday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
• Saturday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
• Sunday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
• Holiday hours: Closed Christmas Day
• Months of Operation: Open year round
• Group Info: Private charters are available, please contact us for itineraries and pricing options.
• Group Reservation Email: [email protected]
• Group Capacity: 16

Coach & Nature Cruise

Take a guided adventure to Milford Sound with a friendly team offering 60 years of local knowledge.

• Cruise on a modern, spacious vessel with unobstructed views through full-height windows
• Get incredibly close to waterfalls and wildlife 
• Includes FREE tea and coffee and licensed bar onboard
• Modern, spacious coach with plenty of legroom
• Our local coach drivers provide you with entertaining and informative commentary in English
• Choose to add a delicious fresh picnic lunch or our famous To Kai Buffet
• Departures from Queenstown and Te Anau 
• Gift vouchers are available for our Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise. Buy now if you don't know your travel date and you don't want to miss out!
• Download the Southern Discoveries app for multilingual commentary for our coach and cruise experiences.
• Southern Discoveries Ltd wishes to notify our customers about the natural risks and hazards prevalent in Milford Sound, the remote location where our operations are situated. Detailed information of these risks and hazards can be found here.

Welcome aboard, and get ready to dine in style! Your Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise lunch options are listed to your right.

• Freshly prepared picnic lunch is available to purchase on all Milford Sound cruises
• Please note we do not include a drink with your picnic lunch as we are trying to reduce our use of single use plastic so please take your water bottle with you
• A selection of snacks are available to purchase onboard all vessels
• A fully licensed bar is available on all vessels, except the Lady Stirling
• Free tea and coffee is available on all cruises
• All meat is certified halal
• The menu may vary at times due to seasonal supply
• Please note that the ingredients and contents of each meal are only a guide and these may be subject to change
• Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available – please indicate your preferences when you are booking online
• If you have specific dietary requirements or special group requests, please call to discuss with the reservations team
• Passengers are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onboard our vessels
• We only accept credit card or cash payments, we can not accept eftpos or debit cards

A Picnic lunch is available for purchase on all departures.

The picnic lunches are freshly prepared daily. It includes:

• Sandwich with selected meat and salad for standard option
• Cheese and crackers
• Seasonal fresh fruit
• Small chocolate bar

Please note we do not include a drink with your packed lunch as we are trying to reduce the use of singe use plastic so please remember to take your water bottle with you.

Picnic lunch options; regular, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free. When you book online please select your preference.

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Premium glass-roof coach departs early allowing you to arrive relaxed and ready for your Milford Sound cruise. Expert coach drivers provide time for photo stops and short walks along the Milford road journey.

Jump on an early morning coach trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Return by scenic flight enjoying amazing views of the mountains and valleys of the Southern Alps and Fiordland National Park.

Depart Queenstown by coach; enjoy the sights and photo stops on the road to Milford Sound. Return by helicopter flight experiencing spectacular views across the Southern Alps.

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Milford Sound Day Cruise

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• Experience Milford Sounds waterfall and beautiful scenery 

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Milford Sound – which is also known by its Maori name 'Piopiotahi' – has a rich history for both the New Zealand natives and the European settlers alike. This exceptionally beautiful area is extremely popular, due to its amazing natural scenery. By joining RealNZ on a Milford Sound Day Cruise, you will be able to experience this natural wonder for yourself.

Milford Sound Day Cruises offer a leisurely 2 hour cruise along the length of the Fiord. Experience the magic of this region, which includes emerald rainforest, hanging valleys and impressive peaks and cliffs. You will marvel at the beauty as you cruise alongside the sheer rock faces and cascading waterfalls – so close, that you will feel the light droplets of spray. Towering high above all of this is the magnificent Mitre Peak – a huge, kilometre tall peak that juts up from the cool, ocean waters. Cruising along the length of the Fiord, you may catch a glimpse of some of the wildlife, including Dusky dolphins, fur seals and even the rare Fiordland crested penguins.

The friendly and knowledgeable tour guides will let you in on the secrets of Milford Sound – learn how the U-shaped valleys were carved out by moving glaciers; Find out why Captain Cook missed Milford Sound when he sailed along the Fiordland coast. Imagine the lifestyle of the European sealers and whalers, who built small settlements along the sheer, isolated terrain, and discover the legend behind the Maori name, Piopiotahi, and why this area is such an integral part of Maori myth. The history of Milford Sound is almost as amazing as the awe-inspiring vista!

Trip Includes

• 2 hour Milford Sound boat cruise 
• Specialist nature guides provide commentary
• Tea, barista coffee, and food available to purchase from the restaurant onboard
• Multilingual commentary app, including language options in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Japanese
• 2 hours (8:45am cruise is shorter in length - approx 1hr 30 mins)
• Summer (Oct-Apr) - 8:45am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 1:15pm & 3:30pm
• Winter (May-Sep) - 11:00am & 1:15pm
• Departs from the main visitor terminal in Milford Sound
• Operates all year (rain or shine)

Other Information

• Please bring: non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent & camera
• Child rate applies to 5-15yrs & infants 0-4yrs travel free of charge
• Milford Sound is located 4.5hrs drive from Queenstown and 2.5hrs from Te Anau
• Parking at Milford Sound is $25 for up to five hours, if guests stay longer than 5 hours there is an additional cost
• If you require transfers from Queenstown click here or from Te Anau click here
• PLEASE NOTE THAT VESSELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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• Adult: NZD$145.00
• Child (5-15yrs): NZD$49.00

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Great way to experience the beauty of the Milford Sounds.

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Excellent service and helpful team

Reviewed 31-Dec-2023

Friendly staff, great cruise.

Great cruise, the whole family enjoyed it.

Reviewed 15-Jan-2023

Allowed us to cancel due to bad weather and rebook an alternative experience

Great value . Informative guide

Reviewed 13-Oct-2021

Reply from Everything Travel Group

Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you were able to enjoy another experience. Please get in touch regarding any future holiday plans, we would be more than happy to assist you & offer you a repeat customer discount. All the best! :) Everything Travel Group

Posted 22-Oct-2021

Prompt, efficient and helpful

Very bad weather in the morning, but by the time our cruise started it all cleared away and we had a fantastic time. Cruise tour guide was very well informed and sights spectacular. Even got to see dolphins. Definitely a highlight of our journey through NZ

Reviewed 28-Jan-2014

Everything went smooth

Reviewed 16-Nov-2013

Latest Questions about Milford Sound Nature Cruise - RealNZ (Milford Sound)

Hello, If I am staying at Te Anau and planning to drive to your Milford sound start point, where is the nearest point I can park my car? I would also like to now how long the drive to is to Milford from Te Anau Thank you

Hi!  We say to allow 2.5 hours to drive into Milford Sound for your nature cruise as you will want to stop along the way and take photos. Even if you weren't stopping I would still allow 2 hours as Google Maps does not take into account the windy roads and one-way sections of the road. There is free parking available on Deep Water Basin Road, this is a 20-minute walk from the terminal. Otherwise, if this is full there is a paid parking at the Milford sound terminal

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 25th Jul 23 at 15:52

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Hello, I would like to book the Milford Sound nature cruise. I was wondering if this tour is wheelchair accessible and if so is it easy access , can the person sit by the window to see out?

Thanks for your inquiry. The Milford Sound Nature Cruise is wheelchair accessible, most of the boats have split levels so you will not be able to access the decks above but they do have space on the lower decks where there are windows so you will still be able to soak in the amazing views of the sounds. Getting onto the boat and into the terminal has wheelchair access so that would be no problem, if you do have some mobility we could also look into getting you up on the upper decks as well 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 25th Jul 23 at 15:54

Can we get a coach from Te Anau and return included in your tour? And what is the price?

Yes, you can get a coach transfer from Te Anau to Milford Sound for your Milford Nature Cruise.  Check out the following link for more information and prices.

http://www.everythingnewzealand.com/milford-sound-coach-and-cruise-real-journeys-milford-sound-226/

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 3rd Dec 15 at 14:24

Hi, I know it seems like a silly question, but is the Milford Sound cruise rocky? Do people get sea sick?

Hi there, That's not a silly question at all. The Milford Sound boat cruise actually does not go out beyond the heads into the open ocean. It stays in the confines of the fiord (Sound) the entire time so there is little to no swell. It does however depends on the weather conditions of the day.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Callum) on 13th Jun 14 at 11:09

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Milford Sound Scenic Flight

Milford Sound Scenic Flight - 2 hour cruise in Milford Sound

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise with RealNZ

Milford Sound Scenic Flight and Cruise

RealNZ Visitor Centre , Milford Sound , New Zealand .

Spectacular scenic flights to and from Queenstown and Milford connecting with an unforgettable Milford Sound Cruise. (Coach, cruise and fly options are also available).

Pricing and Conditions

Café-style food and drinks available for purchase on board the cruise vessels.

Prices are valid until 30 September 2024. 0 - 2 yrs (infants) – free of charge when infant sits on parents' knee and is under 11kg, otherwise child rate applies. All flights are weather permitting.

If cancelling or amending a retail booking, a refund will only be granted when RealNZ receives notification 24 hours prior to departure. If you are unable to fly back from Milford Sound, due to weather conditions, you will return to Queenstown by coach.

Flying between Queenstown and Milford is an experience of a lifetime. View hanging valleys, alpine lakes and cloud piercing summits hidden from the road. You can fly both ways, or fly back to Queenstown after coaching to Milford. Cruise the full length of the fiord on a two-hour Milford Sound Cruise. See the famous waterfalls and get the chance to spot the local seals, dolphins, and penguins. Commentary is provided by one of our specialised nature guides and delicious lunch options are also available on board. Please note: All flights are weather dependent. See our website for departures, prices, full cruise details and other great Fiordland and Queenstown trips.

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Itineraries

We have provided a number of suggested itineraries to help you in planning your holiday in Southern New Zealand. These suggested touring plans include both single and multi-day itineraries to suit different travel times and allow you to experience our different excursions.

If you require assistance in planning your holiday, please contact our Reservations Team.  We can tailor itineraries to your preferred tour options. If you would like a quote please advise:

• Which tours you would like,
• Month that you are travelling,
• How many people, and
• If you will have transportation or require our coach transfers. 

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