Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

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12 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown.

Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioning, small bag storage space & USB charging.

Guided by our local expert commentary, we take you to all the main photo & experience stops but also add in a couple of extra special ones not listed here.

Upon arriving in Milford Sound, your two-hour nature cruise awaits you aboard our cruise partners boat - the Milford Haven. Boasting a restaurant and bar, you can dine in comfortable seating enjoying a hot or cold add on lunch while the mountains, waterfalls and wildlife go by.

We reserve seats & tables on the cruise so you have your own guaranteed space within the boat.

What's Included

Unlimited chilled & purified water in plant-based reusable drink bottles that guests can keep.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cruise ticket
A morning sweet/savoury snack provided.
Lunch can be ordered on the cruise boat at 1pm, paid with cash or card. Meals range from $15 - $40

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be at your pick up point 10mins prior to pick up. In some cases, you may need to take an Uber/Taxi to get from your accommodation to your chosen pick up point as they have very limited or no car-parking.

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Meeting point

This meeting point is the Station Information Centre. Please be waiting here by 6:55am.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Te Anau

    We stop in the beautiful township of Te Anau for an extended break of 30-mins. We stop at a lakefront cafe so you can get a coffee/snack, use the bathroom and explore the stunning lakefront with mountain views.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Eglinton Valley

    Eglinton Valley offers a stunning contrast of green, native bush covered mountains, against the foreground of tan fields. Guests will have a chance to explore the long lush fields. Beautiful at any time of the year.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mirror Lakes Walk

    This short 2-minute nature walk on well formed tracks and boardwalks will have you at the tranquil Mirror Lakes, the backdrop of the Earl Mountains behind them. This is a challenge for any travelling photographer to capture the essence of the lakes - their mirror reflection.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Eglinton Valley

    We stop further in the Eglinton Valley at Knobs Flat Camp to use the bathrooms. This stop is approximately 60mins from Te Anau, our previous bathroom break.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    We stop at the Hollyford Lookout, sitting high above the Hollyford Valley. Here you will get an appreciation for the glaciers that carved out these valleys. A photo opportunity and a chance to stretch the legs.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Monkey Creek

    Monkey Creek is a beautiful glacier fed waterfall/stream and is a common area to meet the Kea, a mountain parrot only found in the South Island of New Zealand. This is an opportunity to take a close up photo of these cheeky birds.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Homer Tunnel

    We stop just outside the Homer Tunnel on the western side, overlooking the magnificent Cleddau Valley. Surrounded by step vertical mountain faces, you will look down the valley to our route into Milford Sound. One of the highlights of the day.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Milford Sound

    Our destination for the tour is the beautiful Milford Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We spend 2.5 hours in Milford Sound, mostly aboard your nature cruise where you will experience the entire fjord, wildlife encounters, waterfalls and all the scenic beauty there is to see.

    3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Te Anau

    We return to Queenstown, via the township of Te Anau (the only route back) and stop so you can pick up some dinner food and use the bathroom.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Luxe Tours

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Day Cruises
Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Water Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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