From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

4.4

based on 696 reviews

| Queenstown, New Zealand

Reviews Summary

Generally positive, with breathtaking scenery and a memorable trip. Some negative experiences include issues with lunch quality, crowded conditions, and one instance of a passenger being left behind.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

12.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Local guide
Air-conditioning
Glass-roofed coach with free WiFi
Live commentary on board
1-hour 45-minute sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound
1-hour 45-minute sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified (contact the operator to advise of any dietary requirements)

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have selected the picnic lunch option, please contact the operator directly to confirm whether you prefer the chicken or vegetarian option, or to advise of any other dietary requirements.
While we do our best to operate with a glass-roof coach, these vehicles may not always be available due to operational requirements

Discover one of the best things to do in South Island New Zealand as you embark on a full-day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. You'll travel through Fiordland on a luxury coach tour before continuing to explore via a renowned Milford Sound cruise. Join us for an unforgettable day...

Duration 12 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 49 people in the group

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GreatSights
Tour departs from this location
- Duration 1 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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Lake Wakatipu
Lake Wakatipu is the longest lake in New Zealand and the third largest. Wakatipu is a Maori word meaning, ‘Hollow of the Demon’. The lake has an unusual rhythmic rise and fall in the water level, approximately 12cm every 5 minutes. In Maori legend this strange rhythmic rise and fall...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only

Kiwi Country

Te Anau is known as the Walking Capital of the World. The mountains to the left are the Kepler Mountains, home of the Kepler Track, one of the popular walking tracks in the area. Te Anau is the gateway to Milford Sound and the Fiordland National Park. The town has...

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Eglinton Valley

Eglington Valley is named by Quintin MacKinnon, who named the valley after the Earl of Eglington of Scotland. We will be following the Eglington River whose source is the small lake of Lake Fergus, which is situated in the Main Divide of the Southern Alps. The glacial valley of the...

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Mirror Lakes Walk

Mirror Lakes where most of the time the nearby mountains are reflected in the lakes. Being small, the lakes have less chance of being roughened by the winds compared to their larger counterparts and the large quantity of tannins leached from the soil into the waters give these lakes a...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Monkey Creek

Monkey Creek is named after one of three Government employees entrusted yearly to camp here and find a path through the mountains. Eventually his monkey like climbing skills allowed him to find a path, which though not particularly safe, was used for many years for guided walking tours. It is...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required•
Guided Experience

Homer Tunnel

As we head up towards the Homer Tunnel, on the right hand side you can see the remains of a camp including the oven in which the meals and bread were cooked. The shed to the left was designed to house the snow plough and was built in 1983. After...

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Southland Region

Our Premium Cruise vessel has been specifically designed to capture the views of Milford Sound with its unique glass roof and large viewing decks. The ‘Pride of Milford’ offers an outstanding experience never seen in Milford Sound with an exceptional level of comfort and hospitality. A selection of snacks and...

Duration 1 Hour and 45 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Mitre Peak

Located on the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the most photographed peaks in the country. Part of the reason for its iconic status is its location. Close to the shore of Milford Sound, in the Fiordland National Park in the southwestern South Island, it is a stunning...