Sightseeing Cruises

From Queenstown: Premium Milford Sound Tour with Cruise

Name: From Queenstown: Premium Milford Sound Tour with Cruise
Start: 2024-09-27T07:00:00
End: 2024-09-27T19:00:00
Location: Queenstown

Scenic view of Milford Sound from a return flight, showcasing the cruise route from Queenstown

Cruise ship sailing at Milford Sound / Piopiotahi Fjord with a view of Mitre Peak, New Zealand's iconic natural attraction

Man enjoying the view of The Remarkables Mountains at Te Anau lake

Spend some time in nature with this small group tour from Queenstown with access to a Milford Sound cruise, a guide, and round-trip transfers.

Highlights

Get away from life’s daily bustle for a relaxing day with nature on this guided tour from Queenstown along with a relaxing Milford Sound cruise at the end.
Listen to your friendly guide tell you stories of ancient Maori explorers navigating Pop's View Lookout and Lake Te Anau.
With just a few people for company, experience the snow-covered beauty of The Remarkables mountains and the golden tussock grass of Eglinton Valley.
Hop on a relaxing cruise to see a waterfall cascading from the mountains and the triangular Mitre Peak rising from the waters of Miford Sound.
Fun fact: Many scenes from The Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed in Fiordland National Park at Eglinton Valley.

Inclusions

Small group guided tour
Tour guide
Round-trip transfers
Milford sound cruise
Cruise entry
Minibus
Water & snacks

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Experience New Zealand at its best

If you are a nature history enthusiast looking to experience New Zealand’s landscapes from a different perspective, this premium Milford Sound tour might just be for you. Hop on a comfortable minibus from Queenstown and make your way to Lake Wakatipu where you get an unbeatable view of The Remarkables mountain. Then, you pass through the winding Devils Staircase road before stopping at the idyllic town of Lake Te Anau where you might spot some local wildlife.

Be one with nature

After Lake Te Anau, move on to Eglinton Valley to see the native beech trees lining the valley and the famous Mirror Lakes famous where you get to see the reflections of the Earl Mountains. You continue on the road to Lake Gunn, home to the South Island robins, tomtits and fantails before moving on Hollyford River, a river full of large boulders and rapids, which feeds into the river at Falls Creek falls. Then, you go deeper into Darren Mountains where you get to spot some colorful birds before winding down the hand-built Homer Tunnel, which leads to Milford Sound.

A cruise in New Zealand’s most famous fjord

Board a small boat at Milford Sound for a personal tour of Milford Sound. Catch a glimpse of New Zealand’s fur seals sitting on the rocks and waterfalls cascading from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains. This cruise is unbeatable. Get to see the clouds surrounding the triangular Mitre Peak before stopping at Pop's View Lookout where you get a bird’s eye view of the forest-cloaked Hollyford Valley. Then, head back to Queenstown on the minibus with many stops and breaks along the way.

Itinerary

Start from Queenstown.
The following stops will be included on the way to and back from Milford Sound.

Minibus

Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu
Devils Staircase
Lake Te Anau
Eglington Valley
Mirror Lakes
Lake Gunn
Hollyford River & Falls Creek
Darran Mountains
Homer Tunnel

Cruise

These are the sights you can look out for during the cruise:

Milford Sound
Mitre Peak
Pop's View Lookout
Return to Queenstown

Know before you go

What to bring

Have your e-ticket or booking confirmation number ready for a seamless experience
Bring a charging cable for your phone and a camera to catch pictures of the experience.
Bring local currency for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

Additional information

Wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a lot of walking.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please select the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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