Day Trips

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers

Name: From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers
Start: 2025-05-06T07:00:00
End: 2025-05-06T20:00:00
Location: Queenstown

Milford Sound cruise boat with scenic mountain views, Queenstown day trip experience.

Milford Sound cruise boat with fjord views, lush mountains, and waterfalls, New Zealand.

Milford Sound cruise with scenic mountain views and lush greenery, Queenstown day trip.

Milford Sound cruise with scenic views of fjords and waterfalls, Queenstown day trip.

Duration

12 hrs - 13 hrs

Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a full-day tour of the glacier-carved fjord Milford Sound with round-trip Queenstown transfers. Upgrade for a premium, small-group experience with lunch.

Join a guided day tour of Milford Sound, exploring scenic stops with hassle-free round-trip transfers from Queenstown.

On your way to Milford Sound, you'll get to stop at places like Mirror Lakes and enjoy short walks to take in the area's natural beauty.

Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound, a fjord formed by glaciers, bordered by mountains and waterfalls. Keep an eye out for seals, dolphins, and penguins.

Enhance your experience by opting for the premium experience with a small group, and lunch included.

Fun fact: The Lady Bowen Falls, one of Milford Sound's most iconic waterfalls, also provides electricity and water to the nearby village.

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 (as per option selected)

Complimentary tea and coffee on-board

Small-group experience (as per option selected)

Other food and beverages (available to purchase onboard)

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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Guests from Australia, United States, India and over 20 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Liu,
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
1.The driver & captain introduced the views very clearl ! 2.Milford sounds very beautiful! 3.There are many places to visit during the trip!
Christine
Apr, 2025Verified booking
3/5
I had the vegetarian pie and must say that it was inedible. The filling consisted of some mushed up vegetables and was without any kind of seasoning. I had also thought that there would be walks to speak of. Instead we were dropped of somewhere and picked up again 10 minutest later by the driver at the other end of the carpark. You should not include these kind of walks in the tour description. It is misleading.
Ferdinand
Mar, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Well organized, super driver/guide Food could be better Coordination on WhatsApp would be appreciated to avoid misunderstandings for the pick up
Inge
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Brian, the bus driver! A font of knowledge about what we saw along the way plus extra info on farming & fishing, very very interesting to get an insight on that aspect. Great sense of dry humour too. He is a very experienced driver! The ride and the boat trip were spectacular but Brian was the cherry on the cake! 🙂
Xiguo
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The view is awesome. The travel guide Jeff was excellent. He explained the history and all relevant information to Milford sound, which made our trip a remarkable experience.

Scenic drive to Milford Sound

Embark on a 4-hour drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Witness the transformation of landscapes as you travel through Southland's farmlands and into the heart of Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the drive continues, lush rainforests and glacier-carved valleys unfold, offering photo-worthy moments at iconic spots like the Eglinton Valley – a testament to nature's artistry – and Mirror Lakes, which mirrors the majestic Earl Mountains.

Milford Sound cruise

The highlight of the trip is a 1-hour 45-minute cruise on the Milford Sound aboard the 'Gem of the Sound', the only glass-roof vessel in the fiord. As the vessel nears the Stirling Falls waterfall, brace yourself for a refreshing spray when the bow ventures beneath! You can opt to upgrade to a premium, small group experience with lunch from an onboard café while soaking in views that feel painted just for you. The vessel's spacious decks, large windows, and HD camera footage ensure you don't miss a moment of this surreal view.

Return Drive to Queenstown

After the cruise, relax on a return drive to Queenstown, reflecting on the day's magnificent sights and experiences.

What to bring

Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket, hat, insect repellant, non-slip shoes, and power bank.

Wear warm layered clothing and comfortable footwear to stay warm during the trip.

Bring cash or an EFTPOS/credit card onboard for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

Additional information

The experience may be subject to change due to extreme weather conditions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.