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Slide 1 of 13, Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.
Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.
8 hrs - 9 hrs
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  • Start your guided tour of Milford Sound from Te Anau. Start closer and breathe easier: shorter travel times mean a relaxed 8–9-hour day with crowd-beating schedules.

  • Catch earlier cruise departures, then enjoy quieter afternoon photo stops on the return; more nature, less queue.

  • Travel in comfort on a coach with live commentary, bringing the region’s stories and landscapes to life.

  • The short walks and photo ops at sights like Pops Lookout and Christie Falls best highlight Milford Sound’s geology and unique ecosystems.

  • Marvel at dramatic fjords and waterfalls during your Milford Sound cruise; camera at the ready for every angle.

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  • Start your guided tour of Milford Sound from Te Anau. Start closer and breathe easier: shorter travel times mean a relaxed 8–9-hour day with crowd-beating schedules.

  • Catch earlier cruise departures, then enjoy quieter afternoon photo stops on the return; more nature, less queue.

  • Travel in comfort on a coach with live commentary, bringing the region’s stories and landscapes to life.

  • The short walks and photo ops at sights like Pops Lookout and Christie Falls best highlight Milford Sound’s geology and unique ecosystems.

  • Marvel at dramatic fjords and waterfalls during your Milford Sound cruise; camera at the ready for every angle.

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NZ$205
Slide 1 of 11, Tourists exploring Te Anau Glowworm Caves with rock formations.
Tourists exploring Te Anau Glowworm Caves with rock formations.
2 hrs 15 mins
  • Enjoy a small-group guided tour of the Te Anau Glowworm Caves with your family, a 2.5-hour journey exploring New Zealand's famed subterranean wonder.

  • Begin with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau, leading to the Cavern House on the Western shore, featuring informative displays about the caves.

  • Venture into the heart of the Glowworm Caves, a mesmerizing natural light show created by bioluminescent gnats, a quintessential Fiordland experience.

  • Go on a serene forest walk with your guide, learning about native flora and fauna, before cruising back and enjoying complimentary tea or coffee.

  • Did you know? These caves are relatively young, at just 12,000 years old, and are still being sculpted by the river flowing within them.

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  • Enjoy a small-group guided tour of the Te Anau Glowworm Caves with your family, a 2.5-hour journey exploring New Zealand's famed subterranean wonder.

  • Begin with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau, leading to the Cavern House on the Western shore, featuring informative displays about the caves.

  • Venture into the heart of the Glowworm Caves, a mesmerizing natural light show created by bioluminescent gnats, a quintessential Fiordland experience.

  • Go on a serene forest walk with your guide, learning about native flora and fauna, before cruising back and enjoying complimentary tea or coffee.

  • Did you know? These caves are relatively young, at just 12,000 years old, and are still being sculpted by the river flowing within them.

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NZ$129
Slide 1 of 15, Group posing for a photo with a tour bus and snow-capped mountains in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Group posing for a photo with a tour bus and snow-capped mountains in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
12 hrs - 13 hrs
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  • Enjoy door-to-door convenience with transfers that eliminate the need for alpine driving or parking stress.

  • Travel the Milford Road with guided commentary and photo stops at Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and The Chasm.

  • Pick your comfort level between a standard coach or a premium small-group service for a more personalized trip.

  • Relax knowing coach, cruise, and stop timings are carefully coordinated to avoid wasted waiting time.

  • Experience Milford Sound highlights in a seamless full-day itinerary designed for first-time visitors and non-drivers.

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  • Enjoy door-to-door convenience with transfers that eliminate the need for alpine driving or parking stress.

  • Travel the Milford Road with guided commentary and photo stops at Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and The Chasm.

  • Pick your comfort level between a standard coach or a premium small-group service for a more personalized trip.

  • Relax knowing coach, cruise, and stop timings are carefully coordinated to avoid wasted waiting time.

  • Experience Milford Sound highlights in a seamless full-day itinerary designed for first-time visitors and non-drivers.

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NZ$275
Slide 1 of 9, Family walking through flower garden at Walter Peak High Country Farm, New Zealand.
Family walking through flower garden at Walter Peak High Country Farm, New Zealand.
3 hrs 30 mins
  • Ideal for foodies and nature lovers, the TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak BBQ offers a unique Queenstown lakeside dining adventure.

  • Step aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or the modern Spirit of Queenstown and enjoy a cruise across Lake Wakatipu with alpine and lakeside views along the way.

  • Relish a gourmet BBQ buffet at the charming Colonel’s Homestead, featuring wood-fired meats, fresh salads, and indulgent desserts.

  • Unwind after dinner with an entertaining farm dog show showcasing the skill and teamwork of working dogs.

  • Fun fact: Launched in 1912, the TSS Earnslaw is the last remaining coal-fired steamship in the Southern Hemisphere, lovingly preserved for all to enjoy.

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  • Ideal for foodies and nature lovers, the TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak BBQ offers a unique Queenstown lakeside dining adventure.

  • Step aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or the modern Spirit of Queenstown and enjoy a cruise across Lake Wakatipu with alpine and lakeside views along the way.

  • Relish a gourmet BBQ buffet at the charming Colonel’s Homestead, featuring wood-fired meats, fresh salads, and indulgent desserts.

  • Unwind after dinner with an entertaining farm dog show showcasing the skill and teamwork of working dogs.

  • Fun fact: Launched in 1912, the TSS Earnslaw is the last remaining coal-fired steamship in the Southern Hemisphere, lovingly preserved for all to enjoy.

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NZ$159
Slide 1 of 15, People preparing to board a small plane for a scenic flight to Milford Sound, New Zealand.
People preparing to board a small plane for a scenic flight to Milford Sound, New Zealand.
4 hrs 30 mins - 13 hrs
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  • Enjoy a day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown, either by scenic flight or coach. Visit Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Homer Tunnel if traveling by coach.

  • All experiences include a Milford Sound cruise with live commentary, plus tea, coffee, and all taxes and fees covered.

  • See Milford Sound’s dramatic scenery from the water, with expert commentary bringing the landscape to life, and its geographical sights from above

  • This seamless day trip includes hotel transfers from Queenstown, making it hassle-free for visitors looking to save time.

  • Choose between a round-trip flight experience or go for a one-way coach transfer to get the best of both views.

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  • Enjoy a day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown, either by scenic flight or coach. Visit Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Homer Tunnel if traveling by coach.

  • All experiences include a Milford Sound cruise with live commentary, plus tea, coffee, and all taxes and fees covered.

  • See Milford Sound’s dramatic scenery from the water, with expert commentary bringing the landscape to life, and its geographical sights from above

  • This seamless day trip includes hotel transfers from Queenstown, making it hassle-free for visitors looking to save time.

  • Choose between a round-trip flight experience or go for a one-way coach transfer to get the best of both views.

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NZ$749
Slide 1 of 7, Group hiking on Fox Glacier during guided helicopter tour in New Zealand.
Group hiking on Fox Glacier during guided helicopter tour in New Zealand.
4 hrs
  • Explore Fox Glacier with round-trip helicopter flights and guided glacier hike for an unforgettable alpine adventure.

  • Fly high over rugged mountains and icefalls before landing directly on the glacier, then spend time walking on the ice with an expert guide.

  • See crevasses, ice formations and ever-changing glacier features while learning about this dynamic environment.

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  • Explore Fox Glacier with round-trip helicopter flights and guided glacier hike for an unforgettable alpine adventure.

  • Fly high over rugged mountains and icefalls before landing directly on the glacier, then spend time walking on the ice with an expert guide.

  • See crevasses, ice formations and ever-changing glacier features while learning about this dynamic environment.

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NZ$795
Slide 1 of 10, Small boat cruising near waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Small boat cruising near waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
2 hrs - 7 hrs
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  • Set sail on a boutique vessel cruise through Milford Sound, with panoramic decks for unbeatable fjord and waterfall views.

  • Premium feel without the premium price tag; pay a little more than big boats, gain a lot more atmosphere.

  • Smaller hull, bigger encounters: get within meters of seal colonies and closer to birdlife while the skipper maneuvers into hidden coves.

  • Onboard commentary brings the region’s dramatic landscapes and wildlife to life as you cruise.

  • Glide past towering cliffs, lush rainforests, and thundering waterfalls—nature’s show at every turn.

  • Choose the guided walk upgrade for an expert-led Milford Track adventure, adding an iconic hiking experience to your cruise.

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  • Set sail on a boutique vessel cruise through Milford Sound, with panoramic decks for unbeatable fjord and waterfall views.

  • Premium feel without the premium price tag; pay a little more than big boats, gain a lot more atmosphere.

  • Smaller hull, bigger encounters: get within meters of seal colonies and closer to birdlife while the skipper maneuvers into hidden coves.

  • Onboard commentary brings the region’s dramatic landscapes and wildlife to life as you cruise.

  • Glide past towering cliffs, lush rainforests, and thundering waterfalls—nature’s show at every turn.

  • Choose the guided walk upgrade for an expert-led Milford Track adventure, adding an iconic hiking experience to your cruise.

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NZ$169
Slide 1 of 14, Steamboat cruising on Lake Wakatipu with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Steamboat cruising on Lake Wakatipu with snow-capped mountains in the background.
1 hr 30 mins - 3 hrs 30 mins
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  • Take a scenic cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or the modern Spirit of Queenstown catamaran across Lake Wakatipu, with views of Queenstown's alpine peaks.

  • Combine your cruise with a guided tour of Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you'll meet farm animals and enjoy freshly baked afternoon tea.

  • Choose to add a gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner at Walter Peak Farm to your cruise, where you'll dine with lakeside views in a peaceful high-country setting.

  • Add a small-group horse trek to your cruise, riding through Walter Peak's rolling farmland, led by an experienced guide.

  • Fun fact: Lake Wakatipu’s unique Z-shape causes its water level to rise and fall rhythmically every 25 minutes—local legend calls it the heartbeat of a giant.

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  • Take a scenic cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or the modern Spirit of Queenstown catamaran across Lake Wakatipu, with views of Queenstown's alpine peaks.

  • Combine your cruise with a guided tour of Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you'll meet farm animals and enjoy freshly baked afternoon tea.

  • Choose to add a gourmet BBQ lunch or dinner at Walter Peak Farm to your cruise, where you'll dine with lakeside views in a peaceful high-country setting.

  • Add a small-group horse trek to your cruise, riding through Walter Peak's rolling farmland, led by an experienced guide.

  • Fun fact: Lake Wakatipu’s unique Z-shape causes its water level to rise and fall rhythmically every 25 minutes—local legend calls it the heartbeat of a giant.

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NZ$69
Slide 1 of 12, Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain views.
Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain views.
1 hr 45 mins - 6 hrs
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  • Cruise beneath glacier-carved cliffs and tumbling waterfalls, with both open decks for photographers and indoor lounges for all-weather comfort.

  • Spot fur seals, penguins, and dolphins along the fjord while guides share engaging live commentary about Fiordland’s wildlife and geology.

  • Book with confidence knowing multiple operators and departure slots give you better seat availability, even in peak season.

  • Choose the core cruise-only option for a flexible, great-value Milford experience without unnecessary extras.

  • Upgrade to a Fly–Cruise–Fly package from Queenstown to swap the 13-hour coach journey for a 5-hour trip with sweeping alpine and glacier views.

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  • Cruise beneath glacier-carved cliffs and tumbling waterfalls, with both open decks for photographers and indoor lounges for all-weather comfort.

  • Spot fur seals, penguins, and dolphins along the fjord while guides share engaging live commentary about Fiordland’s wildlife and geology.

  • Book with confidence knowing multiple operators and departure slots give you better seat availability, even in peak season.

  • Choose the core cruise-only option for a flexible, great-value Milford experience without unnecessary extras.

  • Upgrade to a Fly–Cruise–Fly package from Queenstown to swap the 13-hour coach journey for a 5-hour trip with sweeping alpine and glacier views.

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NZ$152

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The scenery was simply spectacular. We were on a girls trip and right from get go to whole experience was a very slick operation. The boat was a perfect way to travel, a glimpse of history and they sold the best "hot toddies". 🙂 Everything felt easy, the timing of everything was perfect. We had the gourmet BBQ lunch, which was simply awesome, endless, delicious food. Yum! The station stock show was informative, short and sweet. Nothing felt rushed. I think it is simply a must do. It was so breathtaking, we all took a lot of photos.

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