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Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain views.
Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
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NZ$145
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1879 ratings.From NZ$145
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Steamboat cruising on Lake Wakatipu with snow-capped mountains in the background.
TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise
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NZ$115
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 652 ratings.From NZ$115
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Small boat cruising near waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
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NZ$169
Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1942 ratings.From NZ$169
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Woman laughing on boat deck during Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise, New Zealand.
Doubtful Sound Cruises
From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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NZ$349
From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 178 ratings.From NZ$349
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Family walking through flower garden at Walter Peak High Country Farm, New Zealand.
TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience
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NZ$159
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 358 ratings.From NZ$159
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People preparing to board a small plane for a scenic flight to Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Milford Sound Cruises
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
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NZ$749
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 306 ratings.From NZ$749
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Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.
Milford Sound Cruises
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
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NZ$205
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 717 ratings.From NZ$205
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Sheepdog herding sheep at Walter Peak High Country Farm with visitors watching.
TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour
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NZ$135
From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 148 ratings.From NZ$135
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Group posing for a photo with a tour bus and snow-capped mountains in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Milford Sound Cruises
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers
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NZ$245
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 576 ratings.From NZ$245
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Cruise boat on Doubtful Sound with passengers photographing lush fjord scenery.
Doubtful Sound Cruises
From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
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NZ$373
From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 126 ratings.From NZ$373
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Aerial view of tourists on Shotover Jet navigating a narrow canyon in New Zealand.
Queenstown Jet Boating
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet
NZ$179
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride by Shotover Jet. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From NZ$179
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Cruise boat on Milford Sound with passengers, surrounded by lush cliffs.
Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries
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NZ$199
Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From NZ$199

Must do things in Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruises

1Milford Sound Cruises

Get spectacular views and breathtaking panoramas of the Tasman Sea and the Mitre Peak at Milford Sound. Sail along the 16km fiord, and marvel at the beauty of St Annes Point Lighthouse. Get informational commentary onboard and learn about Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls as you pass them by.
TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets

2TSS Earnslaw Cruises and Walter Peak Tickets

Step aboard the 111-year-old TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown, the oldest working steamship in the Southern Hemisphere! Enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. Whether you're after a peaceful cruise or a full farm experience, TSS Earnslaw offers a step back in time with plenty to see and do.
Shotover River

3Shotover River

Feel the cool water spray on your face as you raft on the white, tough rapids of Shotover River with an unparalleled view of the Remarkable range, an expert guide onboard, and access to stress-free round-trip transfers.
Doubtful Sound Cruises

4Doubtful Sound Cruises

Experience the untouched wilderness of New Zealand with a Doubtful Sound Cruise. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife sightings, and learn about Fiordland's biodiversity from your nature guide. With a 360° viewing experience on the Patea Explorer, it's a journey you won't forget. Book now!

What our guests say

Pamela Stone
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Pamela

Australia
Jan 2026

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Enjoyed watching and learning about the animals and learning of all the training involved for the sheep dog, and the devotion of the trainer. I was also pleased that on the track there was an alternate route that avoided stairs which enabled my mother to complete the walk. High tea had a lot of variety. Place clean & well organised. Ship added a touch of nostalgia to my day. Weather was perfect. All in all, it was a perfect day.

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Cruise

Sachiketh Reddy Anugu
US

Sachiketh

United States
Jan 2026

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Its Magical Experience. We had an opportunity to have 2 different weather conditions (Rainy and Sunny) at same time so its one of the most rare scenarios. Nevertheless its beautiful whenever you visit. A must place to visit if travelling to South Island -NZ.

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

Ewa Sekiewicz
GB

Ewa

United Kingdom
Jan 2026

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Brilliant trip. Breathtaking views. We have seen seals and dolphins. Been showered by water of cascading waterfall. Unforgettable experience.

Milford Sound Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

Marion suppa
CH

Marion

Switzerland
Jan 2026

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Amazing day and a lot of explications! The weather was exceptional and the fjord was gorgeous... All the day you have to keep your eyes open! I will don't forget this day for sure...

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Samantha Levine
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Samantha

United States
Jan 2026

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The views on this cruise were abolutely breathetaking, I sat on the top deck to really take it in. The visit to the farm was ideal as well, high tea offered many selections of bites and the animals were lovely to interact with. Knowledgable guide as well, Josh. Would recommend this to all visiting Queenstown!

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown with Walter Peak Farm Tour

Deanna Pienaar
AU

Deanna

Australia
Jan 2026

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The catamaran ride to the farm and back offered the most stunning views of the mountains around the beautiful Lake Wakatipu. Walter Peak farm offered a sumptious, generous BBQ lunch, served by the friendliest staff. I would never let bad weather stop me from doing such an outing. A real treat! The farm is geared for ALL ages and all weather conditions. The sheep 'show' was most informative. The whole outing was most professionally run.

From Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw/Spirit of Queenstown Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Experience

Paige Venancio
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Paige

United States
Dec 2025

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One of the most amazing experiences!! My husband and I were on our honeymoon and wanted to do something adventurous but also not take up the full day. The fly cruise fly was the perfect ~4 hour excursion to see the milford sound, and all of queenstown. Our pilot Ryan was so kind and a fantastic pilot. The flight time was about 40 minutes there, then a scenic ~1.5 hour cruise through the Milford Sound followed by a 40 minute flight back. We had beautiful weather. Would recommend wearing a light coat and sunglasses :)

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

Erik Martin
AU

Erik

Australia
Dec 2025

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We travelled on the Pure Milford catamaran. We absolutely enjoyed it, the scenery and the seals were a thrill to see. Of course, the staff members were amazing and friendly.

Milford Sound Cruise

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