Category Milford Sound Excursions

Queenstown · MILFORD SOUND EXCURSIONS

The 15 Best Milford Sound Trips from Queenstown

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Two hundred and ninety kilometres each way and one road in, so the trip you pick decides most of the day. These 15 cover every version: which leave early enough to reach the water ahead of the coaches, which fly a leg over the Alps, which start from Te Anau instead, and what every seat costs.

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown - Hotel transfers and the start point that keeps your day on track

1.Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,001 reviews · from $216Our pick

Small group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with hotel pickup, scenic stops, and a 2-hour cruise to Mitre Peak.

“This experience was amazing! Our tour guide made multiple stops along the way to space out the trip and allow everyone to get some incredible pictures. He had some great facts to share along the way. There was a big storm the night before so we were worried they might cancel the trip but they assured us we were still good to go. Highly recommend this tour company!”

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Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience - Mitre Peak, Waterfalls, and the UNESCO Factor

Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip - Road to Milford Sound: how the coach ride becomes part of the show

3.Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,592 reviews · from $144

12-hour Queenstown to Milford Sound coach and cruise with onboard tea, viewing decks, lunch, and chances at rainforest waterfalls and wildlife.

“love love loved the tour. Pick up effortless driver full of knowledge cruise amazing. If you have never been to milford sounds do your best to get there it is so beautiful and serene.”

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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise - The 2-hour route: Mitre Peak, the lighthouse, then deeper into the fiord

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise - The long drive: Queenstown to Te Anau and Fiordland National Park

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown - The Scenic Flight Over the Southern Alps: Window Seats and Real-World Views

6.Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $462

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise about 1h45m, and return by air for Southern Alps views plus hotel pickup.

“10/10 experience! The most amazing views of the NZ alps and Milford Sound. Views from the air and then by sea gave me the full experience. Coming into land at Milford Airport was one of the best experiences of my life. My pilot, Daniel was fantastic. Talked us through the flights, the views and any bumpy parts of the journey! He helped make the trip so special. I am a 33 year old, female, solo traveller and found everyone very welcoming, caring and lovely.”

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat - The 30-40 Minutes Over Central Otago and Fiordland: What You Actually See

7.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,558 reviews · 5 hours · from $447

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound with guaranteed window seats, then enjoy a 2-hour cruise to Mitre Peak and waterfalls.

“Milford Sound from the air is absolutely unforgettable. I was blessed with perfect weather on the day of my visit, and taking the plane was definitely the right choice. The aerial views were truly breathtaking, even more so than the cruise, and the whole experience was very efficient and smooth. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Milford Sound – it’s an experience you really shouldn’t miss.”

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2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise - The 2-Hour Route, From Milford Sound to the Open Ocean

8.2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,520 reviews · from $104

2-hour Milford Sound scenic cruise on a smaller boat, see Mitre Peak and waterfalls, spot fur seals and penguins, free tea or coffee.

“This is the 2nd time I’ve taken family members on this cruise. The Captain took great pride and care to entertain us and explore Milford Sound. Because Mitre Peak Cruises uses smaller vessels, they are able to get up close and personal with wildlife and demonstrations. Ever ride a cruise boat bow under a waterfall? We did! See a mother fur seal with her pup? We did! How about a Crested Penguin? We saw one also! Great explanations, interesting facts and information regarding history and biodiversity. Ask and see why the color of the water changes from inside the sound and the Tasman Sea. I would highly recommend this cruise…”

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip - RealNZ meeting point and settling into the glass-roof coach

9.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,417 reviews · from $152

Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with a glass-roof coach, photo stops, and a 2-hour wildlife cruise with live nature guides.

“The whole day was just a great experience! Our driver Danny was incredibly helpful and kind, educating us on the history of the towns we drove past or visited as well as the environment around us. I would highly recommend this tour and especially with RealNZ and if you can choose your driver choose Danny!!”

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau - Milford Road highlights: Mirror Lakes, Cascade Creek, and the Hollyford Valley view

10.Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · from $185

Small-group Milford Sound day from Te Anau with hotel pickup, classic scenic stops, and a 2-hour cruise for penguins, seals, dolphins.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and attentive; transportation was comfortable and we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Milford Sound is a must on your South Island adventure.”

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Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran

Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran - Getting to Pure Milford on time, without stress

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach - Glass-Roof Comfort, USB Ports, and Commentary That Keeps Time Passing

12.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 976 reviews · 750 minutes - 14 hours · from $170

Milford Sound from Queenstown by premium glass-roof coach and a 2-hour nature cruise, with stops for photos, waterfalls, and wildlife.

“It was a superb day. Junior, the driver, was knowledgeable and friendly. He ran a tight ship which allowed the tour to run smoothly. At the port, there seemed a lack of organisation as to where people would queue. This led to two queues forming.”

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Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise - First views: Mitre Peak and Sinbad Gully before the big mist

13.Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 942 reviews · 105 minutes - 12 hours · from $101

Boutique Milford Sound small-boat cruise with limited passengers, close waterfalls, wildlife sightings, and coffee on comfortable lounge sofas.

“an excellent trip- helped by the glorious sunshine! very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise - Fiordland photo stops and short walks that earn their time

14.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 868 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Te Anau to Milford Sound by coach and catamaran, with Fiordland photo stops, nature walks, and a picnic lunch. Great value.

“A great trip and great value for money. The included packed lunch was a lovely addition. The drive to Milford Sound was amazing in particular the final 10km with tunnel and rock faces. Milford Sound was awesome and not crowded like some comment. A great day Thanks”

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks - Milford Sound cruise: waterfalls, wildlife, and getting close

15.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 845 reviews · 1 day · from $164

Full-day small-group Milford Sound trip from Te Anau, with a 2-hour cruise, short walks, and a packed picnic lunch in Fiordland.

“Michelle our guide was simply amazing! Such a positive attitude and a great driver. The rain was a little disappointing since it was the entire trip but the waterfalls and raging rivers were amazing”

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