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Travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a small group with a passionate local guide on this day trip. Along the way, stop at scenic spots in Fiordland such as Lake Wakatipu, Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn and the Homer Tunnel for photos while your guide shares local stories. At Milford Sound, board a small boat that sails close to the cliffs and shoreline to admire Mitre Peak, waterfalls and wildlife. A picnic lunch is included, and you can also choose an option with a one-way scenic flight back from Milford Sound to Queenstown.

Depart Queenstown in a small group
and head to Fiordland
After pickup from your designated hotel in Queenstown, set off for Milford Sound in a small group. Drive along Lake Wakatipu and the Devils Staircase, and take a 30-minute break in Te Anau for coffee or tea (at your own expense). Along the way, your guide shares local knowledge and stories about the area.
Enjoy the scenery at Mirror Lakes and Lake Gunn

Stop at scenic spots such as the Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn and the Hollyford River for photos and short walks. Pass through the Homer Tunnel down to Milford Sound, with chances to spot wildlife including the kea.
Cruise Milford Sound on a small boat

At Milford Sound, enjoy a 1.5-hour boutique cruise on a small boat. As the boat sails close to the cliffs and shoreline, admire Mitre Peak, waterfalls and the fiord's wildlife up close. Enjoy a picnic lunch with bottled water and snacks.
Return by coach or scenic flight

With the "Coach - Cruise - Coach" option, you stop briefly in Te Anau after the cruise and return to Queenstown, where your guide drops you off at your accommodation.
With the "Coach - Cruise - Flight" option, you return from Milford Sound to Queenstown on a one-way scenic flight, taking in the mountains, valleys and Fiordland National Park from above.
※ Wildlife lives in the wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ The return scenic flight is operated by an external airline, and availability may vary depending on the airline's circumstances.
Meeting point :
Queenstown hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup and drop-off take place at the location you select at booking from 26 designated hotels in Queenstown. If you do not select a pickup, the default meeting point, The Station (Home of Adventure), is assigned, and you can change it at any time. If your accommodation is not listed, please choose the nearest location. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Hotel pickup in central Queenstown