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From Queenstown: Premium Milford Sound Tour with Cruise

Tourists kayaking near Milford Sound with cruise ship and underwater observatory in New Zealand.
Cruise ship at Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.
Milford Sound fjord with cruise ship, mountains, and waterfall, Queenstown tour.
View from Pop's Valley lookout of Milford Sound with cruise ship and surrounding mountains.

Duration

13 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Transfers included

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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.

    • 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.

    • Small group guided tour

    • Tour guide

    • Round-trip transfers

    • Milford sound cruise

    • Cruise entry

    • Minibus

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

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    Guests from Australia, United States, Italy and over 8 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Ferdinand MARTERER

    Ferdinand

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Well organized, super driver/guide Food could be better Coordination on WhatsApp would be appreciated to avoid misunderstandings for the pick up
    Xiguo Jia

    Xiguo

    Feb, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The view is awesome. The travel guide Jeff was excellent. He explained the history and all relevant information to Milford sound, which made our trip a remarkable experience.
    Charity Riesgraf

    Charity

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Aman Kalra

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  • 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

  • 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.
    • 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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