Experience the stunning Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour nature cruise and round-trip luxury glass-roof coach transport from Queenstown.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 13 hours
- Starting time 6:55 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Booklets
- Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese
Experience
Highlights
- Journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound through impressive, awe-inspiring scenery
- Relax in comfort on a luxury glass-roof coach with live commentary from your driver
- Enjoy a cruise along Milford Sound
Full description
Travel to Milford Sound for an extended nature cruise on a day trip from Queenstown. Experience one of the most beautiful drives in the world in the comfort of a state-of-the-art coach.
Meet at a central location in Queenstown or opt for complimentary hotel pick-up. Board the luxury coach and journey along the shores of Lake Wakatipu into rolling countryside through to Te Anau. Take a short break, then continue along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road. Enjoy photo stops and short walks along the way.
Relax on an extended nature cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea and admire the fiord’s wildlife, waterfalls and mountains along the way. A specialist nature guide will provide live informative commentary. You can also bring your own lunch or purchase snacks and drinks (cash only) on-board.
Following the cruise, board the coach for your return journey to Queenstown that allows for bathroom breaks. Be dropped off at your accommodation around 7:45 PM.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Queenstown (if option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- English-only live commentary
- 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
- Complimentary tea and coffee on the cruise
- Interpretation handouts available in German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
- Drinks from the licensed bar on-board (cash only)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
Visitor Centre, Camp Street, Queenstown
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What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Rain gear
- Insect repellent
Know before you go
- Always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit, the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland
- Bring sensible clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather to fully appreciate your visit
