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Milford Sound Tours

Discover the enchanting beauty of Milford Sound with our guided tours. Immerse yourself in stunning fjords, waterfalls, and majestic mountain scenery. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable adventure!
Milford Sound Tours
Milford Sound cruise boat on scenic fjord with mountains, Te Anau day trip.
Milford Sound cruise ship with scenic mountain views, Queenstown day trip experience.
Milford Sound cruise boat on water surrounded by mountains, Te Anau to Milford return transfers.
Eglinton Valley landscape on route from Te Anau to Milford Sound during scenic cruise tour.
Milford Sound cruise boat on water surrounded by mountains, Te Anau to Milford tour.
Milford Sound cruise with scenic views, featuring fjords and waterfalls, Te Anau return transfers.
Milford Sound cruise boat on fjord with mountains, Te Anau to Milford transfer.
Milford Sound cruise with scenic views, departing from Te Anau, featuring return transfers.
Milford Sound cruise with mountain views and greenery, Queenstown day trip.
Passengers on a coach tour from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, enjoying scenic views.
Milford Sound Cruise boat navigating through fjord with towering cliffs and waterfalls in New Zealand.
Mirror Lakes reflecting snow-capped mountains in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
View from Pop's Valley lookout of Milford Sound with cruise ship and surrounding mountains.
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  • Enjoy a guided coach journey from Te Anau, heading to Eglinton Valley. Don't miss the chance to snap photos of Mirror Lakes' identical reflections.

  • Set sail on a leisurely 2-hour cruise. Look out for seals, dolphins, and maybe even penguins while enjoying the views from the outer deck.

  • The short walks and photo ops at sights like Pops Lookout, and Christie Falls best highlight Milford Sound’s geology and unique ecosystems.

  • Sip on tea and coffee while marveling at glacier-carved landscapes and Milford Sound's beauty.

  • Did you know? Surprisingly, there's a small permanent population of around 120 people living in Milford Sound.

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  • Enjoy a guided coach journey from Te Anau, heading to Eglinton Valley. Don't miss the chance to snap photos of Mirror Lakes' identical reflections.

  • Set sail on a leisurely 2-hour cruise. Look out for seals, dolphins, and maybe even penguins while enjoying the views from the outer deck.

  • The short walks and photo ops at sights like Pops Lookout, and Christie Falls best highlight Milford Sound’s geology and unique ecosystems.

  • Sip on tea and coffee while marveling at glacier-carved landscapes and Milford Sound's beauty.

  • Did you know? Surprisingly, there's a small permanent population of around 120 people living in Milford Sound.

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NZ$220
Cruise at Milford Sound / Piopiotahi Fjord
Mitre Peak view from cruise at Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Small boat cruising through Milford Sound, New Zealand, with towering cliffs and lush greenery.
Milford Sound guided walk with tourists on a trail surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.
Hikers on Milford Track with lush forest and mountain views, Te Anau, New Zealand.
Small Group Guided Walking Tour to Giant Gate Falls-7
Guided walk along Milford Track with view of Giant Gate Falls, New Zealand.
Tourist couple at Milford Sound / Piopiotahi Fjord
Tourists cruising Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.
Man drinking coffee aboard a Milford Sound Cruise
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Sightseeing Cruises
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  • Calling all backpackers and solo travelers! If you're after a more intimate Milford Sound experience, this small-boat cruise is your golden ticket.

  • You'll get up close and personal with Milford's natural wonders, from sheer cliff faces to cascading waterfalls, all while enjoying it in an intimate setting of no more than 75 people.

  • Upgrade your cruise to include an immersive trek through Milford Track with a small group of up to 12 people to see the cascading Arthur River and the Giant's Gate waterfall.

  • Cover a round-trip distance of 11 km across 5 hours as you enjoy Fiordland's ancient canopies, lush green foliage, and the melody of songbirds.

  • Fun fact: Milford Sound is a popular location for movies, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

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  • Calling all backpackers and solo travelers! If you're after a more intimate Milford Sound experience, this small-boat cruise is your golden ticket.

  • You'll get up close and personal with Milford's natural wonders, from sheer cliff faces to cascading waterfalls, all while enjoying it in an intimate setting of no more than 75 people.

  • Upgrade your cruise to include an immersive trek through Milford Track with a small group of up to 12 people to see the cascading Arthur River and the Giant's Gate waterfall.

  • Cover a round-trip distance of 11 km across 5 hours as you enjoy Fiordland's ancient canopies, lush green foliage, and the melody of songbirds.

  • Fun fact: Milford Sound is a popular location for movies, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

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NZ$155
Milford Sound cruise ship with scenic mountain views, Queenstown day trip experience.
Milford Sound cruise boat with scenic mountain views, Queenstown day trip experience.
Milford Sound cruise boat with fjord views, lush mountains, and waterfalls, New Zealand.
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.
Tourists on a boat viewing a waterfall at Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Milford Sound cruise boat with scenic fjord views, Queenstown day trip experience.
Milford Sound cruise with scenic mountain views and lush greenery, Queenstown day trip.
Milford Sound cruise boat with scenic mountain views, part of Queenstown day trip experience.
Milford Sound cruise with mountain views and greenery, Queenstown day trip.
Milford Sound fjord view with cruise ship, lush mountains, and clear sky on Queenstown day trip.
Mirror Lakes reflecting snow-capped mountains in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
Milford Sound cruise boat on scenic fjord with lush mountains, part of Queenstown day trip with walks and transfers.
Glass roof coach traveling through scenic landscapes en route to Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Playful seals resting on rocks at Milford Sound, New Zealand, during an overnight cruise.
Tourists enjoying the cruise around Milford Sound
Milford Sound cruise boat on water with mountains, part of Queenstown day trip with walks and transfers.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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NZ$260
 Passenger enjoying on the Doubtful Sound Cruise
Panoramic views of the Cruise on the Doubtful Sound
Cruise in full swing in Doubtful Sound
26901 - Te Anau - From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - 07
 People on the coach passing through the Wilmot Pass
Wildlife around the forest
 Dolphins as seen from the Cruise in Doubtful Sound
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  • If you love nature, don't miss this 7-hr tour of Doubtful Sound, a remote fiord with dense rainforests and cascading waterfalls, with a nature guide.

  • Begin your trip by cruising Lake Manapouri's crystal waters before boarding a coach over Wilmot Pass, a scenic mountain route through the rainforest.

  • Savor the tranquility of Doubtful Sound's waterways, a blend of deep blues and emerald greens, during your 3-hr cruise aboard a spacious catamaran.

  • Relish complimentary tea or coffee while your dedicated guide helps you spot unique wildlife, such as bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and more.

  • Fun fact: Doubtful Sound is 3 times longer than Milford Sound and was named by Captain Cook in 1770, who was 'doubtful' it was navigable!

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  • If you love nature, don't miss this 7-hr tour of Doubtful Sound, a remote fiord with dense rainforests and cascading waterfalls, with a nature guide.

  • Begin your trip by cruising Lake Manapouri's crystal waters before boarding a coach over Wilmot Pass, a scenic mountain route through the rainforest.

  • Savor the tranquility of Doubtful Sound's waterways, a blend of deep blues and emerald greens, during your 3-hr cruise aboard a spacious catamaran.

  • Relish complimentary tea or coffee while your dedicated guide helps you spot unique wildlife, such as bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, and more.

  • Fun fact: Doubtful Sound is 3 times longer than Milford Sound and was named by Captain Cook in 1770, who was 'doubtful' it was navigable!

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NZ$339
Travelers preparing to board a scenic flight to Milford Sound, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Aerial view of Milford Sound with a cruise ship, showcasing Queenstown scenic flyover experience.
Milford Sound aerial view with cruise ship, Queenstown flyover tour.
Milford Sound cruise boat with scenic mountain views, Queenstown day trip experience.
Aerial view of Milford Sound with cruise ship, showcasing Queenstown scenic flyover experience.
Plane flying by a mountain during a scenic flight to Milford Sound
Milford Sound cruise boat with fjord views, lush mountains, and waterfalls, New Zealand.
Milford Sound aerial view with cruise ship, Queenstown scenic flyover experience.
Milford Sound cruise with scenic views of fjords and waterfalls, Queenstown day trip.
Milford Sound aerial view with cruise ship, Queenstown scenic flyover experience.
Round trip coach transfers to Milford Sound
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4 hr 30 min
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  • Enjoy a day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown, either by scenic flight or coach. Visit Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Homer Tunnel if traveling by coach.

  • Choose a flight over the fiord, enjoying views of Earnslaw Burn Glacier, Mitre Peak, and Olivine Ice Plateau, with pilot commentary and guaranteed window seats.

  • Experience a Milford Sound cruise, viewing Stirling Falls from the open-air deck. Savor complimentary tea and coffee onboard.

  • Fly back to Queenstown, capturing aerial photos of Lake Quill and Sutherland Falls, or enjoy a road trip back to Queenstown, with stops for photo ops.

  • Fun fact: The water in Milford Sound is often a deep, inky black. This is due to the tannin-stained freshwater that flows from the surrounding forests.

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  • Enjoy a day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown, either by scenic flight or coach. Visit Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Homer Tunnel if traveling by coach.

  • Choose a flight over the fiord, enjoying views of Earnslaw Burn Glacier, Mitre Peak, and Olivine Ice Plateau, with pilot commentary and guaranteed window seats.

  • Experience a Milford Sound cruise, viewing Stirling Falls from the open-air deck. Savor complimentary tea and coffee onboard.

  • Fly back to Queenstown, capturing aerial photos of Lake Quill and Sutherland Falls, or enjoy a road trip back to Queenstown, with stops for photo ops.

  • Fun fact: The water in Milford Sound is often a deep, inky black. This is due to the tannin-stained freshwater that flows from the surrounding forests.

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NZ$675
Mitre Peak towering over Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
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.
Mitre Peak view from cruise at Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Small boat cruising through Milford Sound, New Zealand, with towering cliffs and lush greenery.
Picnic lunch during a premium Milford Sound tour
Round trip coach transfers to Milford Sound
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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NZ$299
Tourists enjoying a Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Champagne amidst the stunning fjords of New Zealand
Tourists enjoying a Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Champagne amidst the serene waters and towering cliffs of Milford Sound, New Zealand
Tourists enjoying the Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Champagne amidst stunning mountainous landscape in New Zealand
Tourists enjoying a Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Champagne amidst the stunning fjords of New Zealand
Tourists on Milford Sound cruise with canapes and champagne, surrounded by New Zealand fjords.
Milford Sound cruise with scenic mountain views and lush greenery, Queenstown day trip.
Seals on rocks at Milford Sound during premium cruise with gourmet canapes and champagne.
Tourists on Milford Sound cruise with canapes and champagne, surrounded by New Zealand fjords.
Tourists on Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise, surrounded by New Zealand fjords, Te Anau transfer.
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  • Sit back and relax as you sail on the black-blue waters of Milford Sound while munching on delicious canapes and sipping on some premium champagne.

  • Listen to your nature guide give you the history and geology of the fjord as you take in the beauty of the cascading waterfalls and towering peaks.

  • Feel the cool spray of a waterfall as you near the rocks or look out for the famous New Zealand seal basking under the sun on a boulder.

  • Upgrade your experience to get access to round-trip coach transfers from Queenstown or Te Anau, making your trip hassle-free and more enjoyable.

  • Did you know? Bowen Falls, the 161-meter-high waterfall provides electricity for the Milford Sound village.

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  • Sit back and relax as you sail on the black-blue waters of Milford Sound while munching on delicious canapes and sipping on some premium champagne.

  • Listen to your nature guide give you the history and geology of the fjord as you take in the beauty of the cascading waterfalls and towering peaks.

  • Feel the cool spray of a waterfall as you near the rocks or look out for the famous New Zealand seal basking under the sun on a boulder.

  • Upgrade your experience to get access to round-trip coach transfers from Queenstown or Te Anau, making your trip hassle-free and more enjoyable.

  • Did you know? Bowen Falls, the 161-meter-high waterfall provides electricity for the Milford Sound village.

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NZ$239

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