Day Trips

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

Duration

4 hrs 30 mins - 13 hrs

Free cancellation

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Pickup

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4.7/5(338)

Cassandra W

Group
Verified booking
Last week
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Milford Sound with Nicole and Cheeky Kiwi/Head Out. From the stunning scenery in the comfort of the coach, the peaceful beauty of the cruise up the sound to the delicious picnic lunch on board we couldn't have asked for more. Nicole's driving was confident and careful and her guiding was considerate and knowledgeable. Very deserving of high praise. Many thanks again for a wonderful and memorable trip.

Zhen X

Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I'm waiting for the fully refund from 27th September 2026, the trip at 10 am was cancelled. And the Milford Sound team said we will get refund within 5-7 business days. Still waiting.

Jo N

Solo
Verified booking
Sep 2026
You can not grasp the grandness of these fjords until you are flying right next tii on the peaks ! Then to land at sea level to take a cruise on the Milford Sound and experience pure awe at the sighting of dolphins and a whale!!
    • See Milford Sound from Queenstown in one easy booking, with a 2-hour small-boat cruise, round-trip transfers, and hotel pickup included.

    • Travel in a small-group with live commentary from your crew, plus guaranteed window seats and complimentary tea, coffee, and water on board.

    • Cruise Milford Sound for around 2 hours on a nimble small boat, gliding beneath sheer cliffs and waterfalls for close-up views of this fiord.

    • Slow the pace out on the water, with time to capture photos, feel the spray from waterfalls, and simply take in Milford Sound's dramatic scenery.

    • If you select an option, choose round-trip scenic flights or coach out and flight back, and upgrade to reserved cruise seating with picnic lunch.

    • 2-hour Milford Sound cruise

    • Round-trip transfers between Queenstown and Milford Sound

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    • Live commentary on board

    • Small-group experience

    • Round-trip scenic flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound [as per option selected]

    • Coach transfer from Queenstown to Milford Sound with scenic flight back to Queenstown [as per option selected]

    • Reserved seating on the Milford Sound cruise [as per option selected]

    • Lunch [as per option selected]

    • Food and beverages not specified in inclusions
  • TOTAL DURATION4 hours 30 minutes
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    Queenstown
    Start point

    Queenstown

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    Passes By

    1. Milford Sound Cruise

    Tickets included
    2 attractions

    Land at Milford and transfer to the wharf for your small-boat fjord cruise. Sail beneath the towering cliffs of Mitre Peak and feel the spray of Stirling Falls. Watch for fur seals, penguins, and dolphins while enjoying live commentary, tea, and coffee on board.

    Things to do

    Mitre Peak
    Stirling Falls
    Queenstown
    End point

    Queenstown

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    TOTAL DURATION10 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Queenstown
    Start point

    Queenstown

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    Passes By

    Te Anau

    1. Te Anau

    Free Admission

    Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park. Stretch your legs and explore as the coach stops here for a midway break.

    Passes By

    Milford Sound Terminal

    2. Milford Sound Terminal

    Tickets included

    Passes By

    Fairy Falls
    Stirling Falls
    Queenstown
    End point

    Queenstown

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    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 338 reviews

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    Guests from United States, Australia, United Kingdom and over 13 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Cassandra W

    Group
    Verified booking
    Last week
    My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Milford Sound with Nicole and Cheeky Kiwi/Head Out. From the stunning scenery in the comfort of the coach, the peaceful beauty of the cruise up the sound to the delicious picnic lunch on board we couldn't have asked for more. Nicole's driving was confident and careful and her guiding was considerate and knowledgeable. Very deserving of high praise. Many thanks again for a wonderful and memorable trip.

    Zhen X

    Solo
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    I'm waiting for the fully refund from 27th September 2026, the trip at 10 am was cancelled. And the Milford Sound team said we will get refund within 5-7 business days. Still waiting.

    Anthony G

    Group
    Verified booking
    5 days ago
    Great Tour guide in Mack. Unfortunately the fly back was cancelled so please send the refund.

    Xinyao H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    6 days ago
    The scenery on the plane was beautiful all the way. We saw very beautiful snowy mountains.

    Jo N

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Sep 2026
    You can not grasp the grandness of these fjords until you are flying right next tii on the peaks ! Then to land at sea level to take a cruise on the Milford Sound and experience pure awe at the sighting of dolphins and a whale!!

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