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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

4.7  / 51504 reviews
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Water activity
Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip
4.7  / 51504 reviews
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Take in the stunning views and wonderful wildlife as you cruise around Milford Sound. Relax on board with tea and coffee, enjoying the commentary, and make the most of the photo ops as you go.

About this activity

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup and drop-off are available from selected central Queenstown locations and along Frankton Road. The activity provider will advise your nearest designated pickup point and confirm your pickup details after booking. Your tour departure time is not your pickup time. Please ensure you read the confirmation email from the activity provider with the correct pickup point and time. Please be at your designated pickup point 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The pickup route in Queenstown takes around 35 minutes.

Experience

Highlights

  • Explore Milford Sound and New Zealand’s famous Fiordland National Park
  • Admire rainforests, waterfalls & wildlife as you cruise the length of the fiord
  • Enjoy entertaining commentary from your experienced local guides

Full description

Enjoy a fun and leisurely day trip to admire the glacial features, wild flora and fauna, and picturesque backdrops of the world-famous fiord at Milford Sound. Start with pickup for the bus journey to Te Anau. Your driver will share their local knowledge as you stop along the way to see spectacular scenery. Marvel at views of waterfalls, wildlife, and the rainforest. Soak up the sights from any of the three indoor and outdoor viewing decks during your cruise and join your jovial crew at the bow as you nose close to Stirling Falls to feel the spray from some of the world's freshest water.  Benefit from complimentary tea service is available for the entire cruise and, snacks cakes and drinks can be purchased from onboard cafe / bar.

Includes

  • Central Queenstown and Te Anau pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Experienced skippers and guides
  • Live commentary
  • Scenic photo stops and short walks
  • Scenic Milford Sound cruise
  • Access to 3 viewing decks
  • Complimentary tea and hot water
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Additional drinks

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • The tour departure time is NOT your pick up time. The pick up time and place will be confirmed after booking.
  • The trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound is about 5-6 hours with stops
  • Infants 4 and under are free of charge and must be allocated their own seat
  • Wear comfortable, layered clothing and sturdy shoes, and bring a good raincoat, fly repellent, sun cream, and your camera

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1504 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Bridie – AustraliaSeptember 27, 2024  – Verified booking
Nathan and Carl the guides were absolutely fabulous. They were so welcoming and absolutely made the trip! If you were to do any Milford trip, do this one, not only were the guides great but the scenery was fabulous as well!
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Rob – New ZealandSeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
It was a long day, but well worth it, bus driver very knowledgable, snowed on tge way out which was great.
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Meghna – AustraliaSeptember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
The whole trip was very well planned and we stopped at all the beautiful places. It did not feel rushed! It can be tiring but that is not the fault of the tour. They are actually pretty good with given enough breaks and time to see places. The bus is very comfortable aswell! A must visit!!
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Product ID: 188556

Activity provider:Pure Milford

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