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By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$369 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Embark on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown to Te Anau, discovering the majestic Milford Sound in comfort and style. Designed for travellers who value more than just the destination, this fully guided small group tour blends luxury travel, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Kiwi hospitality.

    From the moment you’re collected at your Queenstown accommodation in a premium Mercedes-Benz van, your adventure begins. Led by our famously passionate guides, known for their storytelling and local insights, you’ll travel through some of New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring scenery, with plenty of photo stops, short walks, and hidden gems along the way.

    After your day exploring Fiordland National Park, you’ll finish with a hotel drop-off in Te Anau.

Activity location

  • Te Anau
    • Te Anau, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown
    • 25 Shotover Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Queenstown to Te Anau via Milford Sound inc Cruise & Lunch

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Milford Sound Cruise: Cruise & Picnic Lunch
Duration: 10 hours
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 AM
Price details
NZ$369.00 x 1 AdultNZ$369.00
Total
Price is NZ$369.00
Until Sat, 22 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Kindly advise dietary requirements for each guest at time of booking
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup in Queenstown (select locations only)
  • Inclusions
    Hotel drop off in Te Anau (select locations only)
  • Inclusions
    Boutique Milford Sound Cruise
  • Exclusions
    Picnic lunch for infants (0-3)
  • Exclusions
    Children below 8 are required to travel in a booster/safety seat. Hire for NZ$20 or provide your own

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Kindly advise dietary requirements for each guest at time of booking
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
    • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
    • Not recommended for travellers with severe mobility difficulties, a moderate amount of walking is involved.

Activity itinerary

Queenstown (Pass by)

Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.

Lake Wakatipu (Pass by)

Departing Queenstown we wind our way around Lake Wakatipu, with amazing views of ‘The Remarkables’ Mountain Range and the lake.

Devil's Staircase Lookout Point (Pass by)

Continuing around the lake we will pass through Devil’s Staircase. This elevated windy part of the road is famous for dramatic photos and setting the scene for the day to come.

Te Anau

  • 30m
After more amazing mountain, river and farmland views we arrive in Te Anau, home to Lake Te Anau, New Zealand’s second largest lake. While in this idyllic town we will stop for a 30 minute break, so you can stretch your legs, have your morning coffee, and something to eat, and maybe meet some of the local animals or wildlife! Continuing along the lake we stop at Te Anau Downs, the starting point for the Milford Track, to hear the stories and admire the views.

Eglinton Valley

  • 10m
Leaving Te Anau and entering Fiordland National Park we stop in Eglinton Valley. With views worthy of Lord of the Rings, this valley follows the path of an ancient glacier through Fiordland. One of the first major attractions as you enter the park, it really sets the scene for a journey that only get more impressive the deeper you get.

Mirror Lakes Walk

  • 10m
Our next stop on this epic adventure is Mirror Lakes for a short stroll to see the famous reflections of the Earl Mountains. Get the right day, take a good picture and no one with be able to tell which way is the right way up for the photo.

Lake Gunn

  • 10m
Continuing along the Milford Road we come across Lake Gunn. Named after a famous explorer and popular for fishing, often we will stop at Lake Gunn for some photos and to enjoy the peace.

Falls Creek Falls (Pass by)

A short drive away we start passing the Hollyford River a gorgeous and powerful river full of large boulders and rapids. Feeding into the river at Falls Creek is the first of our extremely impressive waterfalls of the area, one of many to come.

Darran Mountains

  • 10m
Climbing in altitude we go deeper into the Darran Mountains and these views require another stop to admire and take photos. We are also entering the area where Kea (the world’s largest alpine parrot) like to live. Start keeping an eye out for these large, cheeky and colourful birds that never fail to thrill and entertain when found.

Homer Tunnel (Pass by)

To make our way back down towards the sea we enter the mind-blowing hand-built Homer Tunnel, hearing the incredible history and stories. Emerging from the tunnel the valley descends sharply towards Milford Sound and on a rainy-day you will see hundreds of waterfalls cascading down the mountain side.

Milford Sound

  • 2h
Following the valleys to the sea we arrive at Milford Sound where you will board your cruise with one of our incredible cruise partners. This experience offers a boutique cruise on a smaller boat which is less crowded and a crew that offers a much more informative and personal tour of Milford Sound. The smaller boat means you get closer to the wildlife and nature including the New Zealand fur seals basking on the rocks, massive rock faces rising for hundreds of metres out of the sea and the waterfalls cascading from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains. This cruise is unbeatable.

Mitre Peak (Pass by)

While on the boat cruise you will be able to marvel at the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak, the iconic Milford Sound mountain, with its steep triangular peak rising high up above the reflective waters of the Milford Sound.

Pops View Look Out

  • 10m
On our way home, we pull over to admire the elevated amazing views of the divide in the Southern Alps, close to the start of the Routeburn Track. While here the guide will tell you the stories of ancient Maori explorers.

Te Anau (Pass by)

Sadly we must start to head back to Te Anau but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip and maybe some surprise stops along the way. You will be dropped to your central accommodation upon arrival in Te Anau.

Location

Activity location

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    Te Anau
    • Te Anau, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown
    • 25 Shotover Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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