Day Trips

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers

Name: From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers
Start: 2025-01-03T05:45:00
End: 2025-01-03T17:45:00
Location: Queenstown

Milford Sound cruise boat with scenic mountain views, part of Queenstown day trip experience.

Milford Sound cruise boat with scenic fjord views, lush mountains, and waterfalls, New Zealand day trip.

Milford Sound cruise with scenic mountain views and lush greenery, Queenstown day trip.

Milford Sound cruise with scenic views of fjords and waterfalls, Queenstown day trip.

Enjoy a full-day tour of the glacier-carved fjord Milford Sound with round-trip Queenstown transfers. Upgrade for a premium, small-group experience with lunch.

Highlights

Join a guided day tour of Milford Sound, exploring scenic stops with hassle-free round-trip transfers from Queenstown.
On your way to Milford Sound, you'll get to stop at places like Mirror Lakes and enjoy short walks to take in the area's natural beauty.
Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound, a fjord formed by glaciers, bordered by mountains and waterfalls. Keep an eye out for seals, dolphins, and penguins.
Enhance your experience by opting for the premium experience with a small group, and lunch included.
Fun fact: The Lady Bowen Falls, one of Milford Sound's most iconic waterfalls, also provides electricity and water to the nearby village.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Milford Sound
Round-trip transfers from Queenstown
Stops with short walks
2-hour Milford Sound cruise
English-speaking driver-guide
Lunch (as per option selected)
Complimentary tea and coffee on-board
Small-group experience (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Other food and beverages (available to purchase onboard)

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Marvin

5/5

Nov, 2024

We loved the natural beauty of Milford Sound and coming up close to the waterfall for a glacial wash. The driver of Altitude Tours passenger van Erik was super interesting like a walking encyclopedia and made the trip a real joy.

Headout Guest

5/5

Nov, 2024

Absolutely wonderful! It was so nice to be a smaller group for this adventure. The little van was really confortable for the trip. Our guide Collin was awesome. His explanations on the culture and the region made the 5 hours to get there fly by and the stops were great to relax and enjoy fjordland park. 100% recommended.

Headout Guest

5/5

Nov, 2024

We knew from the pictures that Milford Sound would be spectacular. Two things made this even better. Our guide Lynette clearly loves people and her job sharing her knowledge. As importantly, she's a safe and smooth driver which can be a big deal traveling 8 total hours in a bus on the narrow and twisty roads. The captain of the boat found opportunities to get us up close to a group of seals and then a couple of penguins. He also took us almost underneath a waterfall which was an amazing experience. Dress for cold and wet as we did and you won't have to run inside. We usually like to do our own discovering on trips but we're really glad we signed up for this full-day tour.

Headout Guest

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide Albert was very knowledgeable about the whole area of Queenstown. It was a great relaxing drive with great views. Milford sound was breathtaking. Would highly recommend this tour.

Mark

5/5

Oct, 2024

A fantastic day beautifully planned, with a great and personable driver (Stan), who looked after us all and drove with professionalism and skill. The destination was awe-inspiring and the journey just so relaxing, enjoying the beauty of the Southland and wilderness. The cruise was wonderful with the roof deck a great feature, including the ship's PA system and the crew announcements. The bus was so comfortable and the glass roof was awesome. The emergency toilet also was a must have for me, and was most appreciated near the end of the journey. The stopover cafes in Ta Anau were fabulous as well. Keep up the great work. We will ceetainly do it again with your company when we next return to New Zealand. Cheers!

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Your experience

Scenic drive to Milford Sound

Embark on a 4-hour drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Witness the transformation of landscapes as you travel through Southland's farmlands and into the heart of Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the drive continues, lush rainforests and glacier-carved valleys unfold, offering photo-worthy moments at iconic spots like the Eglinton Valley – a testament to nature's artistry – and Mirror Lakes, which mirrors the majestic Earl Mountains.

Milford Sound cruise

The highlight of the trip is a 1-hour 45-minute cruise on the Milford Sound aboard the 'Gem of the Sound', the only glass-roof vessel in the fiord. As the vessel nears the Stirling Falls waterfall, brace yourself for a refreshing spray when the bow ventures beneath! You can opt to upgrade to a premium, small group experience with lunch from an onboard café while soaking in views that feel painted just for you. The vessel's spacious decks, large windows, and HD camera footage ensure you don't miss a moment of this surreal view.

Return Drive to Queenstown

After the cruise, relax on a return drive to Queenstown, reflecting on the day's magnificent sights and experiences.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket, hat, insect repellant, non-slip shoes, and power bank.
Wear warm layered clothing and comfortable footwear to stay warm during the trip.
Bring cash or an EFTPOS/credit card onboard for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

Additional information

The experience may be subject to change due to extreme weather conditions.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.