Milford Sound Small-Group Day Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sound / Piopiotahi on a guided small-group journey from Queenstown, combining scenic road travel with a nature cruise. Travel with an English-speaking driver-guide before taking to the water.

• Take in the scenery through the minibus's glass rooftop
• Enjoy a picnic lunch aboard the Milford Sound nature cruise

Itinerary

1. Travel by minibus, with 12 hours of transportation.
2. Pass by Lake Wakatipu.
3. Continue past the Southland Plains.
4. Stop in Te Anau for 30 minutes for a guided visit and local food tasting.
5. Pass through Fiordland National Park.
6. Explore Eglinton Valley on a 10-minute guided stop.
7. Enjoy a 10-minute guided stop at Mirror Lakes Walk.
8. Pass by the Hollyford River.
9. Take in the Darran Mountains on a 10-minute guided stop.
10. Continue through Homer Tunnel.
11. Explore Milford Sound on a guided cruise lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, with admission included.
12. Return to Marmolada Cafe at 19:15, 19:30, or 19:45.

What's Included

• Return transport in an air-conditioned minibus
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Milford Sound nature cruise and picnic lunch
• Water and snacks
• Wi-Fi on the bus

Important details

• Ages 7–90 only. Children aged 7–16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• At age 90, bring a medical certificate to participate.
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility or serious medical conditions.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Share any special health conditions before taking part.
• You may be refused service if you appear intoxicated.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Limit your baggage to 10 kg.