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Discover Milford Sound on the original small-group glass-roof tour from Queenstown with Altitude Tours. Travel in a custom-built Mercedes Sprinter featuring an expansive glass roof, panoramic windows, leather seats, Wi-Fi and USB charging. With a maximum of just 15 guests, enjoy a relaxed, personalised experience away from the crowds.
Your knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating commentary, local history and hidden gems as you journey through Fiordland National Park, stopping at iconic viewpoints and scenic locations along the spectacular Milford Road. A freshly prepared packed picnic lunch is included to enjoy during the day.
In Milford Sound, board a small-group nature cruise and experience towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and native wildlife, including seals, dolphins and, if you're lucky, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. This is Milford Sound at its most personal and unforgettable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be ready and waiting at your agreed pick-up location below and look out for a Mercedes Sprinter van. Please ensure you are at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to the departure time specified, due to other pickups we are not able to wait longer than 5 minutes past the specified departure time.
Central Departure Point: Marmolada Cafe 43 Camp Street, Queenstown
Itinerary
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Lake Wakatipu (Pass by)
Once you've been picked up, we'll travel south along the shores of Lake Whakatipu towards Te Anau.
Admission ticket free -
1Te Anau
Stop in Te Anau for refreshments and pick up your lunch.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Upon entering the Fiordland National Park, the largest National Park in NZ, travel up alongside the Eglington River to three mountain lakes at the head of the Eglington Valley. During this part of the journey, you will make the first of our many sightseeing stops, including, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, Lake Gunn and Pop's View, plus some of our guide other favourites. which also allow for some great photo opportunities. With some fantastic walks in the area, this is a great opportunity to experience the beautiful alpine forest up close.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Eglinton Valley
Located within the Eglinton Valley you’ll also find the famous Mirror Lakes and Knobs Flat.
Admission ticket free -
4Mirror Lakes Walk
Enjoy a beautiful short nature walk and view the famous Mirror Lakes
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Homer Tunnel
The Homer Tunnel is a 1.2 km long road tunnel in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand, opened in 1953. New Zealand State Highway 94 passes through the tunnel, linking Milford Sound to Te Anau and Queenstown, by piercing the Darran Mountain range at the Homer Saddle
Admission ticket free -
6Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Enjoy a 2-hour small boat cruise on the Sound, heading out to the Tasman Sea. Get up close to some of the impressive waterfalls and witness spectacular views as you cruise through this iconic location.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Te Anau
We'll make a stop in Te Anau to freshen up before continuing our journey back to Queenstown.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Queenstown
Upon returning to Queenstown, we'll drop you back at your original pickup location.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Minimum numbers of 6 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- A packed picnic lunch is included. The standard option is chicken, with a vegetarian alternative available if requested by 5:00pm the day before departure. Vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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