Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown
Overview
Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This is a small group tour for travellers seeking an all-inclusive, uniquely-kiwi, personalized trip to Milford Sound.
We keep things personal using our fleet of modern Mercedes vans. Enjoy your journey with only 16 people, in a vehicle with premium features such as leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi and Spotify.
Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge of the area, as we travel from Queenstown through Te Anau and into the Fiordland National Park on the famous Milford Road. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as our guide's favourite off-the-beaten-track spots.
Enjoy a 2-hour small uncrowded cruise while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer! You can also add on a picnic lunch to enjoy onboard.
We keep things personal using our fleet of modern Mercedes vans. Enjoy your journey with only 16 people, in a vehicle with premium features such as leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi and Spotify.
Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge of the area, as we travel from Queenstown through Te Anau and into the Fiordland National Park on the famous Milford Road. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as our guide's favourite off-the-beaten-track spots.
Enjoy a 2-hour small uncrowded cruise while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer! You can also add on a picnic lunch to enjoy onboard.
Inclusions
- Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
- 2-Hour nature cruise on Milford Sound
- Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
- Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route
- WiFi on board
- Coffee and/or Tea - Tea & coffee available on the 2 hour nature cruise
- Entry/Admission - Milford Sound
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. Lake Wakatipu comes from the original Māori word Whakatipu wai-māori
Stop At: Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Lake Te Anau is in the southwestern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The lake covers an area of 344 km², making it the second-largest lake by surface area in New Zealand and the largest in the South Island. It is the largest lake in Australasia by fresh water volume.
Stop At: Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Upon entering the Fiordland National Park, the largest National Park in NZ, travel up alongside the Eglington River to three mountain lakes at the head of the Eglington Valley. During this part of the journey, you will make the first of our many sightseeing stops, including, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, Lake Gunn and Pop's View, plus some of our guide other favourites. which also allow for some great photo opportunities. With some fantastic walks in the area, this is a great opportunity to experience the beautiful alpine forest up close.
Head towards the Homer Tunnel, taking in some incredible mountain views while driving alongside the crystal clear waters of the Hollyford river. Once through the Homer Tunnel, you'll wind the way down the Cleddau Valley.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound New Zealand
See the picturesque Eglinton Valley
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mirror Lakes Walk, Milford Road, , Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Enjoy a beautiful short nature walk and view the famous Mirror Lakes
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Homer Tunnel, 94 S.h., Milford Sound New Zealand
The Homer Tunnel is a 1.2 km long road tunnel in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand, opened in 1953. New Zealand State Highway 94 passes through the tunnel, linking Milford Sound to Te Anau and Queenstown, by piercing the Darran Mountain range at the Homer Saddle
Stop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Enjoy a 2-hour small boat cruise on the Sound, heading out to the Tasman Sea. Get up close to some of the impressive waterfalls and witness spectacular views as you cruise through this iconic location.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
Enjoy a relaxed drive back to Queenstown. We will take a quick break in Te Anau for you to stretch your legs and use the restrooms.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
We will arrive back to Queenstown between 7:30pm-8:30pm
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. Lake Wakatipu comes from the original Māori word Whakatipu wai-māori
Stop At: Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Lake Te Anau is in the southwestern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The lake covers an area of 344 km², making it the second-largest lake by surface area in New Zealand and the largest in the South Island. It is the largest lake in Australasia by fresh water volume.
Stop At: Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Upon entering the Fiordland National Park, the largest National Park in NZ, travel up alongside the Eglington River to three mountain lakes at the head of the Eglington Valley. During this part of the journey, you will make the first of our many sightseeing stops, including, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, Lake Gunn and Pop's View, plus some of our guide other favourites. which also allow for some great photo opportunities. With some fantastic walks in the area, this is a great opportunity to experience the beautiful alpine forest up close.
Head towards the Homer Tunnel, taking in some incredible mountain views while driving alongside the crystal clear waters of the Hollyford river. Once through the Homer Tunnel, you'll wind the way down the Cleddau Valley.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound New Zealand
See the picturesque Eglinton Valley
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mirror Lakes Walk, Milford Road, , Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Enjoy a beautiful short nature walk and view the famous Mirror Lakes
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Homer Tunnel, 94 S.h., Milford Sound New Zealand
The Homer Tunnel is a 1.2 km long road tunnel in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand, opened in 1953. New Zealand State Highway 94 passes through the tunnel, linking Milford Sound to Te Anau and Queenstown, by piercing the Darran Mountain range at the Homer Saddle
Stop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Enjoy a 2-hour small boat cruise on the Sound, heading out to the Tasman Sea. Get up close to some of the impressive waterfalls and witness spectacular views as you cruise through this iconic location.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
Enjoy a relaxed drive back to Queenstown. We will take a quick break in Te Anau for you to stretch your legs and use the restrooms.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
We will arrive back to Queenstown between 7:30pm-8:30pm
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please be aware that Milford Sound is a 5 hour drive from Queenstown (one-way with sightseeing stops). This is a full day excursion, and including the 2 hour cruise on the fjord, allow approximately 13 hours door to door.
- Minimum numbers of 6 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Most travelers can participate
- There is an option to include a packed picnic lunch. The default choice is chicken, however you can request to change to a beef or vegetarian lunch until 5pm the day prior.
- This Milford Sound Day Tour operates in a standard Mercedes Sprinter van
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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April 2023
Absolutely brilliant!! Ash was really informative, drove safely and provided lots of stops to stretch and take photos. Highly recommend this trip!!!
Absolutely brilliant!! Ash was really informative, drove safely and provided lots of stops to stretch and take photos. Highly recommend this trip!!!Bryan_O
April 2022
We thought the hole experience great from views and commentary by our guide Tania made our experience awesome
We thought the hole experience great from views and commentary by our guide Tania made our experience awesomemarowenamart
February 2022
The whole trip recommend the good friendly & jolly Mick(driver/ navigator)who made our tour memorable. He is an awesome guy.
The whole trip recommend the good friendly & jolly Mick(driver/ navigator)who made our tour memorable. He is an awesome guy.nikorasunz
May 2022
Nice scenic drive from Queenstown. Andy was as book of knowledge and learnt so much about the history of Queenstown through to Milford. Great photo spots too.
Nice scenic drive from Queenstown. Andy was as book of knowledge and learnt so much about the history of Queenstown through to Milford. Great photo spots too.dipsn2020
April 2022
First tour through Altitude and certainly wont be the last, it was so much fun! Tania was a great guide, with lots of knowledge about Milford Sounds. The coach was very comfortable, as was the boat.
First tour through Altitude and certainly wont be the last, it was so much fun! Tania was a great guide, with lots of knowledge about Milford Sounds. The coach was very comfortable, as was the boat.Ngatirere01
February 2022
The overall trip confirmed our decision to experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours was the correct one. Genuine care for the health and wellbeing of all our tour group was paramount. The commentary throughout our journey was very informative. An excellent day had by all. To Tania, kia ora ...
The overall trip confirmed our decision to experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours was the correct one. Genuine care for the health and wellbeing of all our tour group was paramount. The commentary throughout our journey was very informative. An excellent day had by all. To Tania, kia ora for your manaakitanga. Turou Hawaikii.