Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
by AwesomeNZ Milford Sound Day Tour
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$636Overview
Travel by glass-roof coach from Queenstown, enjoying views of Lake Wakatipu as you leave the city. Along the route, stop at Mirror Lakes for about 10 minutes to see the reflective waters framed by the Earl Mountains. Next, pause for 10 minutes at Monkey Creek where fresh glacier water is available to refill bottles. A brief 10-minute stop is scheduled at Homer Tunnel for photos, depending on weather conditions. The coach is equipped with free WiFi and selected hotels offer transfers. The tour includes a scenic cruise on Milford Sound lasting about 90 minutes. Milford Sound lies within the Fiordland National Park, known for its rugged landscape with cliffs rising sharply from dark waters, mountain peaks, and waterfalls up to 1000 meters tall. The area was formed by glaciers during the ice ages and is the only New Zealand fiord accessible by road. A picnic lunch is provided during the day. The total duration of the tour is approximately 13 hours. This trip covers both transportation and sightseeing, combining land travel and a boat cruise to explore one of New Zealand’s most famous natural landmarks. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Wakatipu is shaped like a lightning bolt and ranks as New Zealand's third largest lake. Views of the lake are visible as the tour departs Queenstown.
Mirror Lakes Walk
Stop for about 10 minutes to view the Mirror Lakes near the Earl Mountains. The lakes reflect the surrounding cliffs and mountain peaks of Milford Sound, which was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Waterfalls up to 1000 metres high cascade down the cliffs, especially when it rains.
10 min
Monkey Creek
Take a 10-minute break to refill water bottles with fresh glacier-fed water at Monkey Creek.
10 min
Homer Tunnel
A 10-minute photo stop at Homer Tunnel, weather permitting, offers views of this valley tunnel on the way to Milford Sound.
10 min
Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Spend about 90 minutes on a boat cruise through Milford Sound, part of the Fiordland National Park. The sound is known for its steep cliffs, tall waterfalls up to 1000 meters, and mountain peaks. It is New Zealand’s most famous fiord and the only one accessible by road. The area was first visited by Maori over 1,000 years ago and named by European settler John Grono in the early 1800s.
90 min
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.
End point
Bus stop Athol St in middle of the carpark (all-day parking is NOT available here) Please arrive 15minutes prior to departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
by AwesomeNZ Milford Sound Day Tour
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$636Overview
Travel by glass-roof coach from Queenstown, enjoying views of Lake Wakatipu as you leave the city. Along the route, stop at Mirror Lakes for about 10 minutes to see the reflective waters framed by the Earl Mountains. Next, pause for 10 minutes at Monkey Creek where fresh glacier water is available to refill bottles. A brief 10-minute stop is scheduled at Homer Tunnel for photos, depending on weather conditions. The coach is equipped with free WiFi and selected hotels offer transfers. The tour includes a scenic cruise on Milford Sound lasting about 90 minutes. Milford Sound lies within the Fiordland National Park, known for its rugged landscape with cliffs rising sharply from dark waters, mountain peaks, and waterfalls up to 1000 meters tall. The area was formed by glaciers during the ice ages and is the only New Zealand fiord accessible by road. A picnic lunch is provided during the day. The total duration of the tour is approximately 13 hours. This trip covers both transportation and sightseeing, combining land travel and a boat cruise to explore one of New Zealand’s most famous natural landmarks. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Wakatipu is shaped like a lightning bolt and ranks as New Zealand's third largest lake. Views of the lake are visible as the tour departs Queenstown.
Mirror Lakes Walk
Stop for about 10 minutes to view the Mirror Lakes near the Earl Mountains. The lakes reflect the surrounding cliffs and mountain peaks of Milford Sound, which was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Waterfalls up to 1000 metres high cascade down the cliffs, especially when it rains.
10 min
Monkey Creek
Take a 10-minute break to refill water bottles with fresh glacier-fed water at Monkey Creek.
10 min
Homer Tunnel
A 10-minute photo stop at Homer Tunnel, weather permitting, offers views of this valley tunnel on the way to Milford Sound.
10 min
Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Spend about 90 minutes on a boat cruise through Milford Sound, part of the Fiordland National Park. The sound is known for its steep cliffs, tall waterfalls up to 1000 meters, and mountain peaks. It is New Zealand’s most famous fiord and the only one accessible by road. The area was first visited by Maori over 1,000 years ago and named by European settler John Grono in the early 1800s.
90 min
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.
End point
Bus stop Athol St in middle of the carpark (all-day parking is NOT available here) Please arrive 15minutes prior to departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.