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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

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Tour + Cruise (Pure Milford)

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Small bus and boat : Our 7:30 departure from Queenstown partners with Pure Milford, designed for an immersive viewing experience.
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Tour, Cruise Milford + Flight

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Cruise Milford & Return Flight: Full tour + cruise with Cruise Milford then return back to Queenstown on-board a scenic flight with Glenorchy Air.
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Boat : Cruise Milford Sound with the number 1 rated on Trip Advisor cruise boat Cruise Milford. Then a return flight to Queenstown.
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Tour + Cruise Milford

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Cruise with Cruise Milford : Full tour + cruise with Cruise Milford the No.1 rated cruise boat in Milford Sound on TripAdvisor.
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Cruise boat : Cruise with Cruise Milford the No.1 rated cruise boat in Milford Sound on TripAdvisor.
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Mitre Peak Cruise + flight

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Cruise & Return Flight: Full bus tour + cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises, then return to Queenstown via a scenic flight with 1 of our airline partners
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Pure Milford Cruise + Flight

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Cruise & Return Flight: Full bus tour + cruise with Pure Milford, then return to Queenstown via a scenic flight with 1 of our airline partners
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Tour + Cruise (Mitre Peak)

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Highlights

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions!


Highlights:
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Fiordland National Park
• Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel & Mitre Peak
• Wildlife Spotting


While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and little details that set our tours apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.


Our tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses that are packed with extras, ensuring your comfort and safety.

Itinerary

  • Queenstown(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
  • Lake Wakatipu

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Departing Queenstown we wind our way around Lake Wakatipu, with amazing views of ‘The Remarkables’ Mountain Range and the lake, stopping for photos is a must.
  • Devil's Staircase Lookout Point(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Continuing around the lake we will pass through Devil’s Staircase. This elevated windy part of the road is famous for dramatic photos and setting the scene for the day to come.
  • Lake Te Anau

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    After more amazing mountain, river and farmland views we arrive in Te Anau, home to Lake Te Anau, New Zealand’s second largest lake. While in this idyllic town we will stop for a break and maybe meet some of the local animals or wildlife. Continuing along the lake we stop at Te Anau Downs, the starting point for the Milford Track, to hear the stories and admire the views.
  • Eglinton Valley

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Leaving Te Anau and entering Fiordland National Park we stop in Eglinton Valley. With views worthy of Lord of the Rings, this valley follows the path of an ancient glacier through Fiordland. One of the first major attractions as you enter the park, it really sets the scene for a journey that only get more impressive the deeper you get.
  • Mirror Lakes Walk

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Our next stop on this epic adventure is Mirror Lakes for a short stroll to see the famous reflections of the Earl Mountains. Get the right day, take a good picture and no one with be able to tell which way is the right way up for the photo.
  • Lake Gunn

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Continuing along the Milford Road we come across Lake Gunn. Named after a famous explorer and popular for fishing, often we will stop at Lake Gunn for some photos and to enjoy the peace.
  • Hollyford River(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    A short drive away we start passing the Hollyford River a gorgeous and powerful river full of large boulders and rapids. Feeding into the river at Falls Creek is the first of our extremely impressive waterfalls of the area, one of many to come.
  • Darran Mountains

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Climbing in altitude we go deeper into the Darran Mountains and these views require another stop to admire and take photos. We are also entering the area where Kea (the world’s largest alpine parrot) like to live. Start keeping an eye out for these large, cheeky and colourful birds that never fail to thrill and entertain when found.
  • Homer Tunnel(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    To make our way back down towards the sea we enter the mind-blowing hand-built Homer Tunnel, hearing the incredible history and stories. Emerging from the tunnel the valley descends sharply towards Milford Sound and on a rainy-day hundreds of waterfalls cascading down the mountain side.
  • Milford Sound

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Following the valleys to the sea we arrive at Milford Sound where you will board your cruise with Cruise Milford (the No. 1 Cruise operator in Milford Sound on TripAdvisor).
  • Mitre Peak(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    While on the boat cruise you will be able to marvel at the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak, the iconic Milford Sound mountain, with its steep triangular peak rising high up above the reflective waters of the Milford Sound.
  • Pops View Look Out

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Next we pull over to admire the elevated amazing views of the divide in the Southern Alps, close to the start of the Routeburn Track. While here the guide will tell you the stories of ancient Maori explorers.
  • Queenstown(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Sadly we must start to head back to Queenstown but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip and many stops and breaks along the way.

What's included

INCLUDED

Water available & snacks provided
Picnic Lunch - please note dietary requirement at time of booking
Cruise Entry
Small Group & Fully Guided Tour

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
Child safety car seat available for NZ$20 (notify 24 hours prior to tour)
Picnic lunch for infants (0 - 3)

Customer reviews

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The Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour receives high praise for its breathtaking views, knowledgeable and friendly guides, and well-organized itinerary with numerous scenic stops. Customers highlight the comfortable minibuses, engaging commentary, and memorable wildlife sightings. Highly recommended for an unforgettable experience.
3 months ago
Cherine .Solo Traveller

Colin is a fantastic guide and driver. Very experienced and professional. He is humorous and fills us with loads of info and history on each sight. Cruise is great where we saw some fur seals and penguins. Exciting when we came near the waterfall! Many fabulous scenic stops along the way.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers 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 moderate amount of walking is involved.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children aged 7 years and below are required by law to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (See Exclusions) Please advise at time of booking.
Scenic flight weight restrictions are 116 KG
Scenic flights cannot be confirmed without full names and weights of all travellers
If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking

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