Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This globally award winning small group tour is for travellers seeking an all-inclusive, uniquely-kiwi, personalised trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back.
Our fleet of modern Mercedes vans are fitted with leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi and Spotify. Enjoy a small-group journey with 15 people maximum for ultimate comfort and undivided attention from your guide.
Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge of the area, as you travel from Queenstown into the Fiordland National Park on the famous Milford Road. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as your guide's favourite spots.
Enjoy a 1hr 45min boutique uncrowded cruise and picnic lunch while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Tea & coffee available on the nature cruise
- Lunch Packed picnic lunch is included
- WiFi on board
- Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
- 1hr 45min nature cruise on Milford Sound
- Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route
- Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
- Bottled water To reduce single-use plastic, we do not provide water bottles. We recommend anyone travelling NZ to have their own reusable water bottle. There are several locations to refill during the day.
Meeting and Pickup
Please note that your selected pickup location may not be exact; we will pick up either at or near your requested location. After you book, our team will contact you to provide your exact pickup location details. If you are unsure of the best pickup point, please inform the activity provider of your accommodation, and we will advise the most suitable pickup location.The departure time applies to the central Queenstown pick-up, however, times can vary, depending on your location.
What To Expect
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Lake Wakatipu (pass by)
Lake Te Anau
Admission Ticket Free
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Mirror Lakes Walk
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Homer Tunnel (pass by)
Milford Sound
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Te Anau
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queenstown
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket.
- Please be aware that Milford Sound is a 5 hour drive from Queenstown (one-way with sightseeing stops). This is a full day excursion, and including the 1hr 45min cruise on the fiord, allow approximately 13 hours door to door.
- A packed picnic lunch is included in your experience. The default choice is a chicken, however you can request a vegetarian lunch until 5pm the day prior.
- Please bring a reusable water bottle on tour with us. There are multiple locations to refill during the day.
- The cruise operator requires all passengers need to be able to board and disembark the vessel without assistance in case of an emergency.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown?
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Activity code: C-3287_ZQN
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Tea & coffee available on the nature cruise.
- Lunch. Packed picnic lunch is included.
- WiFi on board.
- Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown.
- 1hr 45min nature cruise on Milford Sound.
- Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route.
- Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides.
- Bottled water. To reduce single-use plastic, we do not provide water bottles. We recommend anyone travelling NZ to have their own reusable water bottle. There are several locations to refill during the day.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeTea & coffee available on the nature cruise
- LunchPacked picnic lunch is included
- WiFi on board
- Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
- 1hr 45min nature cruise on Milford Sound
- Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route
- Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
- Bottled waterTo reduce single-use plastic, we do not provide water bottles. We recommend anyone travelling NZ to have their own reusable water bottle. There are several locations to refill during the day.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket.
- Please be aware that Milford Sound is a 5 hour drive from Queenstown (one-way with sightseeing stops). This is a full day excursion, and including the 1hr 45min cruise on the fiord, allow approximately 13 hours door to door.
- A packed picnic lunch is included in your experience. The default choice is a chicken, however you can request a vegetarian lunch until 5pm the day prior.
- Please bring a reusable water bottle on tour with us. There are multiple locations to refill during the day.
- The cruise operator requires all passengers need to be able to board and disembark the vessel without assistance in case of an emergency.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
