Embark on a small group tour departing from Queenstown and enjoy a nature cruise with plenty of amazing photo opportunities in the majestic Milford Sound.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Please inform the activity provider of your accommodation. After you book, the team will contact you with the exact pickup time for your pick-up location. The 630 AM departure time applies to the central Queenstown pick-up, however, times can vary between 6 AM and 7 AM, depending on your location. Please take note of the time the team reconfirms with you and be at the pickup location 10 minutes prior to your departure time. Your guide will wait up to 5 minutes after your departure time. Any late arrivals who miss the tour will not be entitled to a refund.
Experience
17 pickup location options:
Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection, Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde, Frankton Terminus, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Pounamu, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Kamana Lakehouse, Marina Heights, Marina Heights, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Heritage Queenstown, Marmolada Cafe, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Upper Stanley St
Southland
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Te Anau
Break time, Photo stop, Coffee, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
Fiordland National Park
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Milford Road, Southland
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way
Milford Sound
Lunch, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Dolphin watching, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (105 minutes)
Milford Road, Southland
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
Te Anau
Break time (15 minutes)
Southland
Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)
17 drop-off locations:
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection, Frankton Terminus, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Heritage Queenstown, Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde, Upper Stanley St, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Kamana Lakehouse, Marina Heights, Marina Heights, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Marmolada Cafe, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Pounamu
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Enjoy a premium tour with a maximum of 16 guests
- Travel in comfort in Mercedes touring vehicles designed for long-distance comfort
- Enjoy a stunning, two-hour nature cruise through the stunning fjord landscapes
- Escape the crowds on native forest walks past waterfalls and endemic wildlife
Discover New Zealand's renowned Milford Sound on this tour from Queenstown. Take in the sighs in style aboard a Mercedes minivan equipped with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and large viewing windows. Expereince the stunning scenery of Milford Fjord on scenic cruise.
Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Queenstown or central meeting points along the route. Enjoy plenty of stops along the way to Milford. Board a boat for a 2-hour cruise along the fjord, where you can feast your eyes on the spectacular sights and go under waterfalls.
Allow your local guide to provide you with informative commentary while you absorb the lush surroundings views. Along the way, you'll see everything from cascading waterfalls, mirrored lakes, and awe-inspiring mountains to fur seals and dolphins.
Stop at a beech forest where you can take a leisurely stroll. Travel back to your hotel in Queenstown at the conclusion of your tour.
- Live guide
- Transportation with WiFi
- 2-hour cruise in Milford Sound
- Lunch
- Water
- Souvenir postcard of Milford Sound
- Convenient pick-up locations around Queenstown
- Additional snacks
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- It is recommended to bring snacks
- Please be aware this is a full-day tour of up to 13 hours from Queenstown
- Your tour includes a packed picnic lunch and the default sandwich flavor is chicken. If you would like to change this to beef or vegetarian sandwich or advise us of any dietaries, please let us know by 5 PM the day prior to departure
- The pickup service is available at select accommodations and bus stops around Queenstown and not at Airbnb accommodations or private addresses unless agreed with the local partner
- After you book, you will hear from one of our team to reconfirm all pickup information
- This activity requires a minimum of six participants to operate; you will be offered alternative dates or full refund in the event that minimum numbers aren't met