From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour with Cruise & Lunch
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About this experience
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour with Cruise and Lunch is a full-day sightseeing tour departing Queenstown and travelling into Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage area in New Zealand's South Island. The route covers roughly 290 kilometres each way through the Southern Alps, passing the Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and the Avenue of the Disappearing Mountain before descending through the Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Small-group numbers keep the experience personal, with a dedicated guide providing commentary throughout the drive. On arrival, guests board a boutique cruise on the fiord, travelling beneath Mitre Peak, which rises over 1,690 metres directly from the water, and past Stirling Falls and Bowen Falls. The cruise typically reaches the Tasman Sea entrance before returning through the fiord. Lunch is included and served on board. Tickets cover return coach transport from Queenstown, the guided road stops, the fjord cruise, and the included lunch, with small-group capacity ensuring allocated seating on both the coach and the vessel.
Highlights
- Travel in a small group by comfortable minibus, guided by locals who share stories and insights that make the long journey engaging from start to finish.
- Stop often along the Milford Road, Lake Wakatipu, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and the Homer Tunnel, for photos, short walks, and hidden “secret spots” away from the crowds.
- Cruise Milford Sound on a boutique vessel with fewer passengers, giving you close-up views of waterfalls, wildlife, and sheer cliffs in a relaxed, uncrowded setting.
- Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and surprise snacks included in your day, so you can stay energized while soaking up the scenery.
- Relax knowing the entire trip is carefully planned for comfort and flow, with fast-tracked cruise boarding and seamless connections from road to water.
What is included
- Full-day Milford Sound tour from Queenstown
- Small-group return travel by premium minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select stops
- Guided commentary by local English-speaking driver
- Scenic photo stops in Fiordland National Park
- Boutique Milford Sound sightseeing cruise
- Gourmet picnic lunch with snacks and water
Not included
- Child safety car seat for children under 8 years old (NZ$20 per seat if not providing your own)
- Hotel pickup from unlisted properties
- Alcohol, drinks, or additional meals not listed
Cancellation terms
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
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