Queenstown to Milford Sound Tours

• Best for: families and short-stay visitors to New Zealand, this comprehensive day trip from Queenstown is your ticket to experiencing the best of Fiordland.
• Book this if you: want to combine a scenic drive, short walks, and a cruise all in one action-packed day, with hassle-free transfers.
• What's unique: Explore Milford Sound with curated stops at locations like Mirror Lakes, and Eglington Valley, with the chance to upgrade to a premium, small-group experience.
• Sights seen: Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Four Sisters, Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock, and more!

Inclusions

• Full-day tour of Milford Sound
• Round-trip transfers from Queenstown
• Stops with short walks
• 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Lunch
• Complimentary tea and coffee on-board
• Small-group experience (if option selected)

Exclusions

• Other food and beverages (available to purchase onboard)

• Tip: Head to the bow when near Stirling Falls on the boat to experience a refreshing spray from glacial meltwater!
• The experience may be subject to change due to extreme weather conditions.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Best for time-conscious travelers seeking a premium experience to visit Milford Sound in less than a day, with convenient flight transfers.
• Book this if you are looking for both aerial and sea-level views of Milford Sound without the hassle of an hours-long drive to and from Queenstown.
• What's unique: If you opt for return flights, your adventure won't take more than half a day. If you opt for return by road, you get to enjoy some scenic stops.
• Sights seen: Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock, Fairy Falls, Stirling Falls, St Annes Point Lighthouse, Tasman Sea, and more.

Inclusions

• Full-day or half-day tour of Milford Sound from Queenstown (based on option selected)
• Small-group experience
• Round-trip flight transfers from Queenstown (if option selected)
• One-way coach to Milford Sound (if option selected)
• Return flight transfer to Queenstown (if option selected)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Live commentary
• 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
• Complimentary tea, coffee, & water on cruise

Exclusions

• Food and drinks (available for purchase onboard)

• Tip: Look out for playful dolphins and, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of the rare and elusive Fiordland Crested Penguin.
• The flyover from Queenstown over Milford Sound and back to Queenstown is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Passengers weighing 140kg (308lb) or more should make a note during booking. For helicopter activities, there is a weight limit of 116kg (255lb).
• A discrepancy exceeding 15kg (33lb) from the declared weight at check-in may lead to rescheduling, depending on availability.
• This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Best for marine life enthusiasts and families with kids who want to see what lies beneath the dark waters of the fiord.
• Book this if you want the full spectrum of Milford's ecosystem – it's like being in a real-life nature documentary, and a round-trip transfer add-on for convenience.
• What's unique: You'll descend 10 meters below the surface to observe rare black coral and a variety of fish species in their natural habitat at the underwater observatory.
• Sights seen: Mitre Peak, rare Fiordland Crested Penguin, black coral, Dale Point, Seal Rock, Hanging Garden, Four Sisters, and more.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown or Te Anau (based on option selected)
• Round-trip transfers from Queenstown or Te Anau (based on option selected)
• 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
• 1-hour access to Underwater Observatory
• English-speaking guide
• Complimentary tea and coffee onboard
• Picnic lunch (check menu here) (if option selected)

• Tip: Remember to pack waterproof outerwear. Rain is common in Milford Sound and, it enhances the beauty of the area by creating temporary waterfalls.
• While there is wildlife in Milford Sound, sightings can't be guaranteed as these are wild animals in their natural habitat.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Ramp is available on the vessel for easy access.
• The Underwater Observatory is closed until 31st October for scheduled maintenance.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Experience a unique perspective of Milford Sound with the Milford Sound Scenic Flyover, offering breathtaking aerial views.
• Delight in the opportunity to enjoy a window seat during the flight, thanks to the seat layout that ensures everyone can enjoy the remarkable scenery.
• Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off from your Queenstown accommodation and take a flight over the majestic Southern Alps towards Milford Sound.
• Marvel at the panoramic vistas of Lake Wakatipu and glacier-fed braided rivers as you soar into the stunning Mt. Aspiring National Park.
• Traverse the awe-inspiring landscapes of Fiordland National Park, witnessing the rugged beauty of the West Coast and the vastness of the Tasman Sea.
• Experience all this magic with a small cozy tour group of just seven passengers.

Inclusions

• Professional English-speaking pilot
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off Queenstown
• Child/booster seats and baby earmuffs are available on request
• 11 seater van for transfers
• Guaranteed window seat

• From check-in 30 minutes before departure, to landing back at Queenstown Airport, is approximately 2 hours. Please note, this does not include time for self-driving or using our complimentary transfers.
• Bring along any essential medication, sunglasses, camera, warm clothing layers, comfortable footwear, and water bottle.
• Even though the aircraft is heated, it is recommended to bring light warm clothing layers.
• Your scenic flyover from Queenstown over Milford Sound and back to Queenstown is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
• All seats on the aircraft are window seats. Passenger seat allocation however is at the Pilots’ discretion due to the weight and balance of the plane.
• Your experience may be subject to change due to weather conditions.
• The cruising altitude is weather-dependent and ranges between 5,000-10,000 feet.
• New Junior earmuffs for our young passengers. They have an impressive noise reduction rating of 22db and are approved to Global Safety Standards.
• For operational and safety reasons, we request passenger weights during booking to ensure compliance with aircraft weight limits and balance requirements. Please notify if any passenger is 140kg (308lb) or over. Helicopter activities have a weight limit of 116kg (255lb) and require prior notification. Exceeding your declared weight by 15kg (33lb) at check-in may result in rescheduling, subject to availability.
• This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Witness the expansive views of the glacier-fed Dart-Rees rivers, the rugged West Coast, the Tasman Sea, and the Fiordland Park as you soar above.
• Get a guaranteed window seat during the flight. Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off from your Queenstown accommodation.
• Touch down at Milford Sound Airport, nestled at the foot of the towering Mitre Peak, standing at 1,692 meters above sea level.
• Go hiking around the shores of Milford Sound and visit the best vantage points.
• Climb the stairs to the Lookout Track and gaze at the panorama of Milford Sound framed by lush greenery.
• Fly back to Queenstown on a different route, featuring New Zealand's tallest waterfall, Sutherland Falls, and the serene Lake Quill.

Inclusions

• Flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Live commentary by pilot
• Hiking trails around Milford Sound

• Pick-up from Queenstown hotel
• Scenic flight to Milford Sound over Lake Wakatipu, Earnslaw Burn Glacier, Fiordland National Park & more
• Nature walks on Lookout Track & Foreshore Loop Track for the best views of Mitre Peak
• Return flight to Queenstown over Lake Quill & Sutherland Falls
• Drop off at Queenstown hotel

• The total duration from check-in, 30 minutes prior to takeoff, to landing back at Queenstown Airport is about 2 hours. Please note, this does not include time for self-driving or using complimentary transfers.
• Your scenic flyover from Queenstown over Milford Sound and back to Queenstown is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Bring along any essential medication, sunglasses, camera, warm clothing layers, comfortable footwear, and water bottle.
• Passengers weighing 140kg (308lb) or more should inform in advance. For helicopter activities, there is a weight limit of 116kg (255lb).
• A discrepancy exceeding 15kg (33lb) from the declared weight at check-in may lead to rescheduling, depending on availability.
• This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.