Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour & 1hr 45min Cruise from Queenstown
by Altitude Tours Milford Sound Experience
Choose from 3 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$838Overview
Meet the local guide near your Queenstown accommodation and board a premium Mercedes van for a small-group trip to Milford Sound with up to 15 people. The journey begins with a drive through Southland’s farming country and the town of Te Anau, where there is a brief stop by Lake Te Anau for refreshments. Lake Te Anau is the second-largest lake in New Zealand by surface area and the largest in the South Island. Continue into Fiordland National Park along the Milford Road, passing mountains, rivers, and native birdlife including the Kea. The guide makes several stops for photos and short walks, including at the Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes. Drive through the 1.2 km Homer Tunnel, which connects the region by piercing the Darran Mountain range. Arrive at Milford Sound for a 1 hour 45 minute boutique nature cruise on a small boat. The cruise is led by an onboard guide who points out waterfalls, wildlife such as dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birds. A picnic lunch is provided on board. After the cruise, return to Queenstown by van with stops to enjoy the scenery. The whole tour lasts about 13 hours and includes Wi-Fi, tea and coffee, and several scenic photo stops along the way.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Queenstown pickup
Meet the local guide near your Queenstown accommodation and board a 15-seat Mercedes van. The trip starts with a drive through rural Southland and the town of Te Anau, including a short stop by the lakeside for refreshments.
Lake Te Anau
Lake Te Anau covers 344 square kilometers, making it New Zealand’s second-largest lake by surface area and the largest in the South Island. It holds the most freshwater by volume in Australasia.
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Enter Fiordland National Park and travel along Milford Road, surrounded by mountains and rivers. The guide stops several times for photos and short walks, sharing local facts about the area and wildlife including the Kea bird.
180 min
Eglinton Valley
View the Eglinton Valley, known for its wide open landscapes and natural scenery.
5 min
Mirror Lakes Walk
Take a short 10-minute walk to see the Mirror Lakes, known for their clear reflections of the surrounding mountains.
10 min
Homer Tunnel
Pass through the 1.2 kilometer Homer Tunnel, opened in 1953, which cuts through the Darran Mountain range on State Highway 94, connecting Milford Sound with Te Anau and Queenstown.
Milford Sound
Board a small boat for a 1 hour 45 minute nature cruise. An onboard guide points out waterfalls and wildlife such as dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birds while cruising along the fiord’s edges.
120 min
Te Anau
After the cruise, return to the van for the drive back to Queenstown. Relax and enjoy the views during the approximately 13-hour total tour duration.
5 min
Queenstown
Arrive back in Queenstown and get dropped off at your original pickup location or another spot in town.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour & 1hr 45min Cruise from Queenstown
by Altitude Tours Milford Sound Experience
Choose from 3 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$838Overview
Meet the local guide near your Queenstown accommodation and board a premium Mercedes van for a small-group trip to Milford Sound with up to 15 people. The journey begins with a drive through Southland’s farming country and the town of Te Anau, where there is a brief stop by Lake Te Anau for refreshments. Lake Te Anau is the second-largest lake in New Zealand by surface area and the largest in the South Island. Continue into Fiordland National Park along the Milford Road, passing mountains, rivers, and native birdlife including the Kea. The guide makes several stops for photos and short walks, including at the Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes. Drive through the 1.2 km Homer Tunnel, which connects the region by piercing the Darran Mountain range. Arrive at Milford Sound for a 1 hour 45 minute boutique nature cruise on a small boat. The cruise is led by an onboard guide who points out waterfalls, wildlife such as dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birds. A picnic lunch is provided on board. After the cruise, return to Queenstown by van with stops to enjoy the scenery. The whole tour lasts about 13 hours and includes Wi-Fi, tea and coffee, and several scenic photo stops along the way.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Queenstown pickup
Meet the local guide near your Queenstown accommodation and board a 15-seat Mercedes van. The trip starts with a drive through rural Southland and the town of Te Anau, including a short stop by the lakeside for refreshments.
Lake Te Anau
Lake Te Anau covers 344 square kilometers, making it New Zealand’s second-largest lake by surface area and the largest in the South Island. It holds the most freshwater by volume in Australasia.
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Enter Fiordland National Park and travel along Milford Road, surrounded by mountains and rivers. The guide stops several times for photos and short walks, sharing local facts about the area and wildlife including the Kea bird.
180 min
Eglinton Valley
View the Eglinton Valley, known for its wide open landscapes and natural scenery.
5 min
Mirror Lakes Walk
Take a short 10-minute walk to see the Mirror Lakes, known for their clear reflections of the surrounding mountains.
10 min
Homer Tunnel
Pass through the 1.2 kilometer Homer Tunnel, opened in 1953, which cuts through the Darran Mountain range on State Highway 94, connecting Milford Sound with Te Anau and Queenstown.
Milford Sound
Board a small boat for a 1 hour 45 minute nature cruise. An onboard guide points out waterfalls and wildlife such as dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birds while cruising along the fiord’s edges.
120 min
Te Anau
After the cruise, return to the van for the drive back to Queenstown. Relax and enjoy the views during the approximately 13-hour total tour duration.
5 min
Queenstown
Arrive back in Queenstown and get dropped off at your original pickup location or another spot in town.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.