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Queenstown: Small-Group Tour to Milford Sound with Cruise

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Activity provider:Cheeky Kiwi Travel
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Day trip
Queenstown: Small-Group Tour to Milford Sound with Cruise
Activity provider:Cheeky Kiwi Travel
4.9  / 5188 reviews
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Embark on an unforgettable journey From Queenstown to Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most iconic destinations. This full-day adventure promises breathtaking scenery and unique experiences.

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Duration 11 - 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please be waiting outside your accommodation no later than 10 minutes before your pickup time. Pickups can be delayed up to 10 minutes after your set time due to the number of pickups, please be patient. Drivers can not wait for late passengers, no shows and late passengers will not be refunded. Not all locations are picked up from everyday. If you change your selected location please advise us to avoid you not being picked up.

Experience

Itinerary

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    18 pickup location options:

    Mercure Queenstown Resort, Aspen Lodge Backpackers, Sherwood Queenstown, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, QT Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Heartland Hotel Queenstown, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers - BBH, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Heritage Queenstown, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown, The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences

  • Lake Wakatipu

    Sightseeing, Bus tour, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way

  • Devils Staircase

    Sightseeing, Bus tour, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way

  • Te Anau

    Break time, Coffee, Tea, Brunch, Free time, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Eglinton Valley

    Break time, Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

  • Mirror Lakes

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

  • Lake Gunn, Fiordland National Park

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Hollyford River

    Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (30 minutes)

  • Homer Tunnel

    Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way

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    Milford Sound

    Photo stop, Coffee, Tea, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Dolphin watching, Pass by, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way (105 minutes)

  • 18 drop-off locations:

    QT Queenstown, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront, Heritage Queenstown, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Heartland Hotel Queenstown, The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, Aspen Lodge Backpackers, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Sherwood Queenstown, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Mercure Queenstown Resort, The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers - BBH

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the serene mountain and lake landscapes of Fiordland
  • Be amazed by the majestic Hollyford River and Eglington Valley
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and see the Iconic Mitre Peak and Mirror Lakes
  • Cruise on the number 1-rated cruise boat in Milford Sound
  • Stop off at beautiful locations to capture some brilliant photos of the area

Full description

Join a guided day tour from Queenstown to the world-renowned Milford Sound: the crowning glory of Fiordland. Highlights of the drive will include Lake Wakatipu, the Devil’s Staircase, the truly majestic mountains of Fiordland, Mirror Lake, and Homer Tunnel. Enjoy multiple stops along the way for photo opportunities and to spot the Kea bird. Travel through the mind-blowing Homer Tunnel, emerging as the valley descends sharply down to Milford Sound, with its hundreds of waterfalls cascading into the crystal clear waters beneath. At Milford Sound, take an intimate cruise on a smaller boat that gets right up close to nature and wildlife. Onboard your cruise you will have up-close views of thousands of waterfalls, Mitre Peak, as well as local wildlife, providing you with hundreds of amazing photo opportunities along the way. Following your cruise you will begin the return journey back to Queenstown, stopping again in Te Anau for a quick break. At the end of the day, your guide will drop you back to your Queenstown accommodation, or you can opt to upgrade to a scenic, one-way flight back from Milford instead. Choose this option for the ultimate view over the mountains and region during your return journey. Between the 27th July & 31st of October we will have two departure times from Queenstown. Our 6:30am departure will land in us Milford Sound in time to cruise with Cruise Milford. Departing Queenstown at 7:30am will have you cruising with Mitre Peak Cruises. Both cruise providers are boutique, meaning less people and a more personal experience for you!

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from select hotels
  • Fully-guided tour
  • Cruise in Milford Sound
  • Flight (if option chosen)
  • Picnic lunch
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Entertainment during the drive
  • Return flight from Milford to Queenstown (unless selected)
  • Child safety seats
  • Picnic lunch for infants (0-3)

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellent
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Bikes
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • Children under 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. We can supply these for NZ$20 per seat or you can provide your own. Please let us know the ages of children upon booking.
  • This is a small-group tour by minivan
  •  It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be some walking on your tour
  •  The weather in Milford Sound can be unpredictable, therefore it is recommended to bring clothing for all weathers including a rain or wind jacket
  • Kindly advise of any dietary requirements when booking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 188 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesFebruary 5, 2023  – Verified booking
Wonderful all day tour, our started T 6:30 am being picked up at our hotel. Had a fantastic guide/driver Dave, made several photo stops and gave us a great deal of info on the area both historical and current. Point out items we might miss on photo stops. He was wonderful, he gave us our lunches (very nice) then on to a spectacular cruise on Milford sound with an very personable and informative Captain. He stopped at some seals sunbathing, let those who wanted get drenched under a waterfall. Then we returned to Dave for return home trip with stops including turning around to see and photograph a Kia bird. We returned back at 7:45 pm. Very pleased with such a lovely day.
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GetYourGuide traveler – SingaporeOctober 26, 2022  – Verified booking
Milford sound itself is overhyped, comparing to other beautiful places we have been. The 45 mins drive way from Queenstown to Glenorchy is more scenic than Milford in our opinion. Nevertheless, our tour guide Mark from cheeky kiwi made our day. His knowledge in geology and environmental science plus his unique sense of humour energised our more than 4 hours drive to the Milford sound cruise point.
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GetYourGuide traveler – FranceSeptember 26, 2022  – Verified booking
Le tour était génial. Notre guide était absolument passionné et transmettait son savoir avec aisance et précision. L’aller-retour de Milford sounds est un trajet de 8 heures ponctué d’arrêts dans des lieux magnifiques qui font passer le trajet à la vitesse de la lumière.
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