Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise from Queenstown
Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty.
Overview
Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres.
Highlights
- ⚠️ Note: Activities are not included in the tour price. Entry fees and tickets for attractions are additional costs.
Itinerary
Lake Wakatipu
Shaped like a lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand’s third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
See the mirror lakes of Earl Mountains. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres. When it rains (and it often does), those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect.
This is weather dependent — a photo stop of the valley tunnel.
A chance to fill up your water bottles with incredibly fresh glacier-fed water.
Discover this remote and beautiful fiord with a day tour and cruise including lunch. Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one accessible by road. Maori are believed to have discovered it more than 1,000 years ago. In the early 1800s John Grono named it after Milford Haven in Wales.
Included
- Experienced guide
- Modern minibus with WiFi & USB charging ports
- Free bottled water
- Free cancellation with 24+ hours' notice
Not Included
- Gratuities