Day Trip from Queenstown To Milford Sound Including Picnic Lunch
Milford Sound 7:30am / Scenic Tour & Cruise (incl. Picnic Lunch)
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7:30am | Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour i ncl. Packed Picnic Lunch
Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top-rated small group day
tour. Departing from Queenstown, this tour offers an escape from the crowds
and gets you up close and personal with Fiordland's iconic scenery.
Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium Mercedes van, limited to just
16 passengers, hosted by a friendly local guide, and cruise below the towering
peaks of the fjord on a 1hr 45min nature cruise.
- Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people.
- Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter for touring.
- Experience multiple scenic stops along the iconic Milford Road, including Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Pops View, Homer Tunnel, and many more.
- Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide.
- Embark on a 1hr 45min small boat nature cruise through the fjord (with a maximum of 75 passengers on board).
- Tuck into an included packed picnic lunch (default selection is chicken)
Your Adventure Begins
Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your Queenstown
accommodation or nearby. You'll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van
designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard. The first leg of our journey
to Milford Sound transports you from Queenstown through the picturesque
Southland farming country and the charming town of Te Anau, where we'll make a
brief stop by the lakeside for refreshments.
Welcome to the Fiordland National Park
From here, we welcome you to the Fiordland National Park and the renowned
Milford Road. This corridor to the fjord unveils a different side of New
Zealand, with its majestic mountains, winding rivers, and the cheeky Kea bird.
Throughout the journey, your guide will make multiple stops for photo
opportunities, and short walks, and will entertain you with fascinating local
facts and stories.
Milford Sound Adventure
Upon reaching Milford Sound, embark on a 1hr 45min nature cruise with Mitre
Peak Cruises that takes you beneath the towering peaks of the fjord. This
small boat cruise, accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows
you to explore the edges of the fjord, revealing its impressive waterfalls and
unique wildlife, which may include dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native
birdlife.
The Journey Back
After your cruise, rejoin the van to commence the return journey to
Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views. This day tour spans
approximately 12-13 hours, and our smaller vehicles and attentive guide ensure
your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.
Experience the Unforgettable
Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Milford Sound and discover
more with Altitude Tours. Milford Sound Day Tours depart daily from Queenstown
at 7:30am, returning by 8:30pm.
Additional information
Thank you so much for choosing Altitude Tours for your bucket-list adventure
to the one and only Milford Sound, including a guided scenic tour from
Queenstown, and a nature cruise on the fjord. We're thrilled to be your hosts
and can't wait to explore this incredible part of the world with you.
Pick Up Location:
Take note of your pick up location and time on this confirmation, and make
sure you are aware of where you need to be on the day. There is a handy Google
Maps link to help direct you to the right place. Aim to get there 10 minutes
before the departure time, and that way we can head off on tour without any
delay, and enjoy that extra time on the Milford Road. Tip - look out for a
Mercedes van!
Lunch Options:
When you booked, you would have had the option to add on a packed picnic lunch
and it will be mentioned on this confirmation. Not sure? Just ask!
If you have added lunch, you will receive this when we arrive in Milford
Sound, before your cruise (around 1:30pm). This picnic lunch comes with a
gourmet chicken sandwich, but if you’d prefer the meat-less option, then you
can request to change this to a vegetarian sandwich up until 5pm the day
prior. If you have any other dietary preference, let us know, and we'll do our
best to whip up some fantastic alternatives for you.
Decided to sort lunch yourself? No worries. Just be mindful that we are
traveling into a remote area, with limited options to purchase food, and we
can’t guarantee they will have something you’d like. We recommend you organise
food in Queenstown, and have this ready with you before we pick you up on the
day.
Dress for the occasion:
We recommend wearing layers, comfortable shoes and if traveling in winter,
gloves and a warm hat.
Stay Hydrated and Eco-Friendly:
We're all about keeping things green! Please bring a trusty water bottle with
you, as we've taken the eco-conscious step of ditching single-use plastic.
Should you have any questions or just fancy a pre-tour chat, feel free to
reach out to us at +6434414788 or drop us an email at
info@altitudetours.co.nz.
We can't wait to travel to Piopiotahi, Milford Sound with you.
Kind regards,
The team at Altitude Tours
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