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Experience Milford Sound from Queenstown on a day tour. Escape the crowds on Milford Road before joining a stunning nature cruise on the fjord.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Please inform the activity provider of your accommodation. After you book, the team will contact you with the exact pickup time for your pick-up location. The 730 AM departure time applies to the central Queenstown pick-up, however, times can vary between 7 AM and 8 AM, depending on your location. Please take note of the time the team reconfirms with you and be at the pickup location 10 minutes prior to your departure time. Your guide will wait up to 5 minutes after your departure time. Any late arrivals who miss the tour will not be entitled to a refund.
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
The trip is very nice and Jono did a very good job in guiding. He made the journey very enjoyable by doing various scenic stops!! He tells the tour a lot of NZ-wide interesting facts as well! Milford sound itself is very magnificent as well! Enjoy the day!
Tommy was a great tour guide. He’s given us information enough about the sights going to Milford Sound. The ride was comfortable and he was an excellent driver too. I felt very safe
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Itinerary
16 pickup location options:
Pounamu, Heritage Queenstown, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Marmolada Cafe, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Upper Stanley St, Marina Heights, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Kamana Lakehouse, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Frankton Terminus, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Marina Heights, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Southland
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Te Anau
Break time, Photo stop, Coffee, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
Fiordland National Park
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Milford Road, Southland
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way
Milford Sound
Lunch, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Dolphin watching, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (105 minutes)
Milford Road, Southland
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Te Anau
Break time (15 minutes)
Southland
Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
16 drop-off locations:
Kamana Lakehouse, Pounamu, Heritage Queenstown, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Marina Heights, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Upper Stanley St, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Frankton Terminus, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Marina Heights, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Marmolada Cafe
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Enjoy a premium tour with a maximum of 16 guests
- Travel in comfort in Mercedes touring van designed for long-distance comfort
- Enjoy a stunning, two-hour nature cruise through the stunning fjord landscapes
- Escape the crowds on native forest walks past waterfalls and endemic wildlife
- Choose to upgrade to a glass-roof top van for extra views on the Milford Road
Full description
You will start the day picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Queenstown or central meeting points along the route. After a scenic drive through Southland farming country to Te Anau, we enter the Fiordland National Park and the famous Milford Road. Enjoy plenty of stops along the way, taking in the views and meeting the local cheeky Kea bird.
Once in Milford Sound, board a boat for a 2-hour cruise along the fjord, where you can feast your eyes on the spectacular sights and go under waterfalls. Allow your local guide to provide you with informative commentary while you absorb the views of the lush surroundings. Along the way, you'll see everything from cascading waterfalls, mirrored lakes, and awe-inspiring mountains to fur seals and dolphins.
After your cruise, rejoin the van to commence the return journey to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views. Once back in Queenstown, you will be dropped back off at the same point where you met the van.
Includes
- Live guide
- Transportation
- 2-hour cruise in Milford Sound
- Packed picnic lunch
- Convenient pick-up locations around Queenstown
- Additional snacks
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- It is recommended to bring snacks
- Please be aware this is a full-day tour of up to 13 hours from Queenstown
- Your tour includes a packed picnic lunch and the default sandwich flavor is chicken. If you would like to change this to a vegetarian sandwich or advise us of any dietaries, please let us know by 5 PM the day prior to departure
- The pickup service is available at select accommodations and bus stops around Queenstown and not at Airbnb accommodations or private addresses unless agreed with the local partner
- After you book, you will hear from one of our team to reconfirm all pickup information
