Day Trips

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise with Underwater Observatory & Picnic Lunch

Transfers included

Experience the beauty of Milford Sound on a guided tour from Queenstown, featuring a nature cruise, underwater observatory access, and a picnic lunch.

Highlights

Set out on a picturesque journey from Queenstown to explore the 9-mile-long Milford Sound, actually a fiord, on a 2-hour cruise with a nature guide.
Experience the scenic sights of cascading waterfalls, native wildlife, and if you're lucky, seals resting on rocks or dolphins dancing in the waters.
Observe marine life at the underwater observatory, with close views of sea creatures and rare black coral. It's like exploring an open-sea aquarium!
Relish a fresh picnic lunch, including sandwiches, crackers, and more, while enjoying unobstructed views of granite cliffs plunging into the sea.
Fun fact: Milford Sound is the wettest inhabited place in New Zealand and one of the wettest places in the world!

Inclusions

2-hour Milford Sound cruise
Round-trip transfers from Queenstown
Nature guide
1-hour access to Underwater Observatory
Picnic lunch (check menu here)
Tea & coffee

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your experience

Nature's voyage

Begin your day with a scenic drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound, home to iconic sights like Stirling Falls and Mitre Peak, where a 2-hour nature cruise awaits. Experience pristine waters, close encounters with cascading waterfalls, and wildlife observation. Take advantage of the knowledgeable nature guide to learn more about the area's geology and ecology. And keep a lookout! There's a chance to spot seals basking on the rocks or even a playful pod of dolphins in the waters.

Submerged wonder

Journey beneath the surface with a visit to the only floating underwater observatory in New Zealand. Spend an hour marveling at the colorful fishes, anemones, and the rare black coral, usually found in the deep ocean. This extraordinary glimpse into the hidden underwater world enhances the wonder of the Milford Sound adventure. Finally, round off your day with a freshly prepared picnic lunch featuring a sandwich, cheese and crackers, fresh seasonal fruits, crisps, a cookie, and a chocolate bar.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along your raincoat for unpredictable rain, and a warm jacket and comfortable shoes for short walks.
Don't forget to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and an insect repellant.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind alcohol is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Ramp is available on the vessel for easy access.

Additional information

The menu may vary at times due to seasonal supply.
While there is wildlife in Milford Sound, sightings can't be guaranteed as these are wild animals in their natural habitat.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 0 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Customers have an option to either opt for hotel transfers or choose to reach the meeting point on their own.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please choose your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15-20 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.