Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

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About this activity

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown.

Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioning, small bag storage space & USB charging.

Guided by our local expert commentary, we take you to all the main photo & experience stops but also add in a couple of extra special ones not listed here.

Upon arriving in Milford Sound, your two-hour nature cruise awaits you aboard our cruise partners boat - the Milford Haven. Boasting a restaurant and bar, you can dine in comfortable seating enjoying a hot or cold add on lunch while the mountains, waterfalls and wildlife go by.

We reserve seats & tables on the cruise so you have your own guaranteed space within the boat.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Luxe Tours

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: Unlimited chilled & purified water in plant-based reusable drink bottles that guests can keep.
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Cruise ticket
Included: Snacks: A morning sweet/savoury snack provided.

Not included

Not included: Lunch can be ordered on the cruise boat at 1pm, paid with cash or card. Meals range from $15 - $40

Itinerary

Te Anau

30 min

We stop in the beautiful township of Te Anau for an extended break of 30-mins. We stop at a lakefront cafe so you can get a coffee/snack, use the bathroom and explore the stunning lakefront with mountain views.
Eglinton Valley

5 min

Eglinton Valley offers a stunning contrast of green, native bush covered mountains, against the foreground of tan fields. Guests will have a chance to explore the long lush fields. Beautiful at any time of the year.
Mirror Lakes Walk

15 min Admission included

This short 2-minute nature walk on well formed tracks and boardwalks will have you at the tranquil Mirror Lakes, the backdrop of the Earl Mountains behind them. This is a challenge for any travelling photographer to capture the essence of the lakes - their mirror reflection.
Eglinton Valley

5 min Admission included

We stop further in the Eglinton Valley at Knobs Flat Camp to use the bathrooms. This stop is approximately 60mins from Te Anau, our previous bathroom break.
Hollyford Track

5 min

We stop at the Hollyford Lookout, sitting high above the Hollyford Valley. Here you will get an appreciation for the glaciers that carved out these valleys. A photo opportunity and a chance to stretch the legs.
Monkey Creek

10 min

Monkey Creek is a beautiful glacier fed waterfall/stream and is a common area to meet the Kea, a mountain parrot only found in the South Island of New Zealand. This is an opportunity to take a close up photo of these cheeky birds.
Homer Tunnel

5 min

We stop just outside the Homer Tunnel on the western side, overlooking the magnificent Cleddau Valley. Surrounded by step vertical mountain faces, you will look down the valley to our route into Milford Sound. One of the highlights of the day.
Milford Sound

3 h 30 min

Our destination for the tour is the beautiful Milford Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We spend 2.5 hours in Milford Sound, mostly aboard your nature cruise where you will experience the entire fjord, wildlife encounters, waterfalls and all the scenic beauty there is to see.
Te Anau

15 min

We return to Queenstown, via the township of Te Anau (the only route back) and stop so you can pick up some dinner food and use the bathroom.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

This meeting point is the Station Information Centre. Please be waiting here by 6:55am.

End point

This meeting point is the Station Information Centre. Please be waiting here by 6:55am.

Pickup points

Please be at your pick up point 10mins prior to pick up. In some cases, you may need to take an Uber/Taxi to get from your accommodation to your chosen pick up point as they have very limited or no car-parking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Tour + Hot Lunch

Gourmet Pie, Cheesecake, Juice: Type choice into comments - Chicken & Cranberry, Pork Belly, Mince & Cheese (GF), Vegetarian Dhal or Spinach & Chickpea (V)

Pickup included
Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Pickup included