Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise with Lunch from Queenstown
by Cheeky Kiwi Travel
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✓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$738Overview
This small group bus tour lasts about 13 hours and starts in Queenstown. The guide introduces the area while traveling through Queenstown and then drives alongside Lake Wakatipu, providing views of The Remarkables mountain range. The route continues through Devil’s Staircase, known for its winding road and photo opportunities. The tour stops in Te Anau for about 20 minutes, where you can rest by New Zealand’s second largest lake and possibly see some local wildlife. Then it moves to Te Anau Downs, the beginning of the Milford Track, with scenic views and stories shared by the guide. Next is a 10-minute stop at Eglinton Valley inside Fiordland National Park, showcasing a valley shaped by an ancient glacier. Afterward, the group walks briefly at Mirror Lakes to see reflections of the Earl Mountains. A quick stop at Lake Gunn allows for photos and quiet moments by the water. The journey continues past the Hollyford River and Falls Creek waterfalls. Another stop follows in the Darran Mountains for about 10 minutes to watch for kea parrots and admire the mountain views. The tour passes through the hand-built Homer Tunnel, with the guide sharing its history. Arriving at Milford Sound, you board a 2-hour cruise operated by Cruise Milford. On the water, you see Mitre Peak, a sharply pointed mountain rising above the sound. On the return trip to Queenstown, the bus stops at Pops View Lookout for about 10 minutes to view the Southern Alps divide and hear stories of ancient Maori explorers. The guide continues the fully guided return with several breaks along the way. Water, snacks, lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off from listed locations, the cruise entry, and a small group guided tour are included. Additional optional activities and child car seats require advance notice and may incur extra fees.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Queenstown
The tour begins in Queenstown where the guide sets the scene and points out highlights as the group leaves the city.
Lake Wakatipu
The route follows the shore of Lake Wakatipu, offering views of The Remarkables mountain range and the lake.
Devil's Staircase Lookout Point
Passing through Devil’s Staircase, a winding elevated road known for dramatic photo opportunities.
Lake Te Anau
A 20-minute stop in Te Anau by New Zealand’s second largest lake, with chances to see local animals and a visit to Te Anau Downs to hear stories and enjoy views.
20 min
Eglinton Valley
A 10-minute stop in Fiordland National Park’s Eglinton Valley, a glacial valley with scenery reminiscent of Lord of the Rings landscapes.
10 min
Mirror Lakes Walk
A short walk at Mirror Lakes to view reflections of the Earl Mountains, allowing for clear photos of the mirrored surface.
10 min
Lake Gunn
A brief stop at Lake Gunn, a peaceful spot popular for fishing and photography.
5 min
Hollyford River and Falls Creek
The tour passes the Hollyford River with its rapids and boulders, and nearby waterfalls fed by Falls Creek.
Darran Mountains
A 10-minute stop in the Darran Mountains for mountain views and to watch for kea parrots, the world’s largest alpine parrot.
10 min
Homer Tunnel
The group drives through the hand-built Homer Tunnel, with the guide sharing its construction history before descending toward Milford Sound.
Milford Sound
A 2-hour cruise aboard Cruise Milford’s boat, offering views of the sound and the sharp peak of Mitre Peak towering above the water.
120 min
Mitre Peak
Seen during the cruise, this mountain has a steep triangular peak rising above the Milford Sound waters.
Pops View Look Out
A 10-minute stop at Pops View Lookout to see the Southern Alps divide and hear stories about ancient Maori explorers.
10 min
Queenstown
The return trip to Queenstown includes guided commentary and several stops and breaks along the way.
Meeting point
PICKUP TIMES: 6:30am for our 6:30am departure 7:00am for our 7:00am departure If your accommodation is yet to be confirmed, we ask that you select this location for now. You can update this later!
End point
PICKUP TIMES: 6:30am for our 6:30am departure 7:00am for our 7:00am departure
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise with Lunch from Queenstown
by Cheeky Kiwi Travel
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$738Overview
This small group bus tour lasts about 13 hours and starts in Queenstown. The guide introduces the area while traveling through Queenstown and then drives alongside Lake Wakatipu, providing views of The Remarkables mountain range. The route continues through Devil’s Staircase, known for its winding road and photo opportunities. The tour stops in Te Anau for about 20 minutes, where you can rest by New Zealand’s second largest lake and possibly see some local wildlife. Then it moves to Te Anau Downs, the beginning of the Milford Track, with scenic views and stories shared by the guide. Next is a 10-minute stop at Eglinton Valley inside Fiordland National Park, showcasing a valley shaped by an ancient glacier. Afterward, the group walks briefly at Mirror Lakes to see reflections of the Earl Mountains. A quick stop at Lake Gunn allows for photos and quiet moments by the water. The journey continues past the Hollyford River and Falls Creek waterfalls. Another stop follows in the Darran Mountains for about 10 minutes to watch for kea parrots and admire the mountain views. The tour passes through the hand-built Homer Tunnel, with the guide sharing its history. Arriving at Milford Sound, you board a 2-hour cruise operated by Cruise Milford. On the water, you see Mitre Peak, a sharply pointed mountain rising above the sound. On the return trip to Queenstown, the bus stops at Pops View Lookout for about 10 minutes to view the Southern Alps divide and hear stories of ancient Maori explorers. The guide continues the fully guided return with several breaks along the way. Water, snacks, lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off from listed locations, the cruise entry, and a small group guided tour are included. Additional optional activities and child car seats require advance notice and may incur extra fees.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Queenstown
The tour begins in Queenstown where the guide sets the scene and points out highlights as the group leaves the city.
Lake Wakatipu
The route follows the shore of Lake Wakatipu, offering views of The Remarkables mountain range and the lake.
Devil's Staircase Lookout Point
Passing through Devil’s Staircase, a winding elevated road known for dramatic photo opportunities.
Lake Te Anau
A 20-minute stop in Te Anau by New Zealand’s second largest lake, with chances to see local animals and a visit to Te Anau Downs to hear stories and enjoy views.
20 min
Eglinton Valley
A 10-minute stop in Fiordland National Park’s Eglinton Valley, a glacial valley with scenery reminiscent of Lord of the Rings landscapes.
10 min
Mirror Lakes Walk
A short walk at Mirror Lakes to view reflections of the Earl Mountains, allowing for clear photos of the mirrored surface.
10 min
Lake Gunn
A brief stop at Lake Gunn, a peaceful spot popular for fishing and photography.
5 min
Hollyford River and Falls Creek
The tour passes the Hollyford River with its rapids and boulders, and nearby waterfalls fed by Falls Creek.
Darran Mountains
A 10-minute stop in the Darran Mountains for mountain views and to watch for kea parrots, the world’s largest alpine parrot.
10 min
Homer Tunnel
The group drives through the hand-built Homer Tunnel, with the guide sharing its construction history before descending toward Milford Sound.
Milford Sound
A 2-hour cruise aboard Cruise Milford’s boat, offering views of the sound and the sharp peak of Mitre Peak towering above the water.
120 min
Mitre Peak
Seen during the cruise, this mountain has a steep triangular peak rising above the Milford Sound waters.
Pops View Look Out
A 10-minute stop at Pops View Lookout to see the Southern Alps divide and hear stories about ancient Maori explorers.
10 min
Queenstown
The return trip to Queenstown includes guided commentary and several stops and breaks along the way.
Meeting point
PICKUP TIMES: 6:30am for our 6:30am departure 7:00am for our 7:00am departure If your accommodation is yet to be confirmed, we ask that you select this location for now. You can update this later!
End point
PICKUP TIMES: 6:30am for our 6:30am departure 7:00am for our 7:00am departure
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.