Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
At a glance
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown is a 13h guided experience in Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand, operated by awesomeNZ Milford Sound Day Tour. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 570 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $197.11 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Picnic lunch, Glass-roof coach transport with free WiFi, Hotel transfers (selected properties).
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 570 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 13h
- Group
- Small group, up to 48 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–10 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Child 0–14 · Adult 15–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Tour, Cruise & Lunch 7.20am
from $188.60
Milford Sound Cruise Picnic Lunch Glass Roof Coach
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 07:20
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres.
What's included
What's included
- Picnic lunch
- Glass-roof coach transport with free WiFi
- Hotel transfers (selected properties)
- Milford Sound scenic cruise
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Shaped like a lightening blot, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
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Stop 2 · 10m
Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound (and it often does) those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. See the mirror lakes of Earl Mountains
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Stop 3 · 10m
A chance to fill up your water bottles with incredibly fresh Glacier feed water
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Stop 4 · 10m
This is weather dependent, photo stop of valley tunnel
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Stop 5 · 1h 30m
Discover this remote and beautiful Fiord with a day tour and cruise Including Lunch. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales.
Meeting point
Bus stop Athol St in middle of the carpark (all-day parking is NOT available here)
Please arrive 15minutes prior to departure time.
Traveller ratings
4.6
571 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 460
- 4 ★ 59
- 3 ★ 26
- 2 ★ 8
- 1 ★ 18
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown take?
The experience lasts about 13h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $197.11 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Picnic lunch; Glass-roof coach transport with free WiFi; Hotel transfers (selected properties); Milford Sound scenic cruise.
Where does it start?
Bus stop Athol St in middle of the carpark (all-day parking is NOT available here) Please arrive 15minutes prior to departure time.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 570 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Fiordland & Milford Sound.
