Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

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Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres.

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At a glance

Duration: 13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 48 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: awesomeNZ Milford Sound Day Tour

Ages: Children (0–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Picnic lunch
Included: Glass-roof coach transport with free WiFi
Included: Hotel transfers (selected properties)
Included: Milford Sound scenic cruise

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Lake Wakatipu

Passing by

Shaped like a lightening blot, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
Mirror Lakes Walk

10 min

Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound (and it often does) those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. See the mirror lakes of Earl Mountains
Monkey Creek

10 min

A chance to fill up your water bottles with incredibly fresh Glacier feed water
Homer Tunnel

10 min

This is weather dependent, photo stop of valley tunnel
Stop 5

1 h 30 min

Discover this remote and beautiful Fiord with a day tour and cruise Including Lunch. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Before you Go – If you have any questions or comments prior to your departure including hotel pick ups or dietary requirements please call us on 0800 744 487 free phone in New Zealand or + 649 583 5790. We are open between 0630 – 1800

Please show your reservation number to the driver on the day.