Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Reviews Summary
Highly recommended, breathtaking scenery makes it a must-do. Many reviewers described the experience as amazing and unforgettable, exceeding expectations. The long journey is considered worthwhile.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
13 hours
- Water available & snacks provided
- Picnic Lunch - please note dietary requirements per person at time of booking
- Cruise Entry
- Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (listed locations only)
- Picnic lunch for infants (0 - 3)
- Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
- Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
- Picnic lunch for infants (0 - 3)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions!
Highlights:
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Fiordland National Park
• Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes,...
- Duration 13 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 15 people in the group
- 1
Queenstown
Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 2
Lake Wakatipu
Departing Queenstown we wind our way around Lake Wakatipu, with amazing views of ‘The Remarkables’ Mountain Range and the lake.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 3
Devil's Staircase Lookout Point
Continuing around the lake we will pass through Devil’s Staircase. This elevated windy part of the road is famous for dramatic photos and setting the scene for the day to come.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Lake Te Anau
After more amazing mountain, river and farmland views we arrive in Te Anau, home to Lake Te Anau, New Zealand’s second largest lake. While in this idyllic town we will stop for a break and maybe meet some of the local animals or wildlife. Continuing along the lake we stop...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Eglinton Valley
Leaving Te Anau and entering Fiordland National Park we stop in Eglinton Valley. With views worthy of Lord of the Rings, this valley follows the path of an ancient glacier through Fiordland. One of the first major attractions as you enter the park, it really sets the scene for a...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 6
Mirror Lakes Walk
Our next stop on this epic adventure is Mirror Lakes for a short stroll to see the famous reflections of the Earl Mountains. Get the right day, take a good picture and no one with be able to tell which way is the right way up for the photo.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 7
Lake Gunn
Continuing along the Milford Road we come across Lake Gunn. Named after a famous explorer and popular for fishing, often we will stop at Lake Gunn for some photos and to enjoy the peace.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Southland Region
A short drive away we start passing the Hollyford River a gorgeous and powerful river full of large boulders and rapids. Feeding into the river at Falls Creek is the first of our extremely impressive waterfalls of the area, one of many to come.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 9
Southland Region
Climbing in altitude we go deeper into the Darran Mountains and these views require another stop to admire and take photos. We are also entering the area where Kea (the world’s largest alpine parrot) like to live. Start keeping an eye out for these large, cheeky and colourful birds that...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Homer Tunnel
To make our way back down towards the sea we enter the mind-blowing hand-built Homer Tunnel, hearing the incredible history and stories. Emerging from the tunnel the valley descends sharply towards Milford Sound and on a rainy-day hundreds of waterfalls cascading down the mountain side.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 11
Milford Sound
Following the valleys to the sea we arrive at Milford Sound where you will board your cruise with Cruise Milford (the No. 1 Cruise operator in Milford Sound on TripAdvisor).
- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 12
Mitre Peak
While on the boat cruise you will be able to marvel at the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak, the iconic Milford Sound mountain, with its steep triangular peak rising high up above the reflective waters of the Milford Sound.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 13
Pops View Look Out
Next we pull over to admire the elevated amazing views of the divide in the Southern Alps, close to the start of the Routeburn Track. While here the guide will tell you the stories of ancient Maori explorers.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 14
Queenstown
Sadly we must start to head back to Queenstown but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip and many stops and breaks along the way.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only•
- Guided Experience
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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