Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown (Full Day – 12–13 Hours)
NZD 470/Person
Minimum Participants: 4 People
Can be Customized on Request
Set out on one of New Zealand’s most iconic full-day journeys to the breathtaking Milford Sound, also known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Travel in comfort along the world-renowned Milford Road, stopping at dramatic valleys, alpine streams, rainforest lookouts, and glacier-carved landscapes.
Your adventure features a scenic Milford Sound nature cruise, where you’ll glide beneath towering cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and the majestic Mitre Peak. With a private driver/guide, you’ll enjoy flexibility, insider stories, and personalised comfort throughout the day
This tour is perfect for travellers seeking a memorable, immersive experience surrounded by some of the most extraordinary scenery on Earth.
Tour Highlights
- Experience a scenic nature cruise on world-famous Milford Sound
- Capture stunning mountain views in Eglinton Valley & Mirror Lakes
- Taste fresh glacier water directly from Monkey Creek
- Enjoy an optional alpaca encounter during your Te Anau café stop
- Pass through the spectacular Homer Tunnel
- Explore Fiordland’s snow-capped peaks, waterfalls & glacial landscapes
- Comfort, flexibility, and personalised service with a private driver/guide
Included and Excluded
- This tour includes a private vehicle with a professional driver/guide.
- Bottled water is provided throughout the journey.
- A flexible itinerary with scenic stops along the Milford Road.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Queenstown.
- Meals are not included; food can be purchased in Te Anau or on the
- cruise.
- Milford Sound scenic cruise ticket is not included.
- Optional alpaca feeding or other activities are not included.
- Personal travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
- Any extra items not mentioned in the inclusions list.
Tour Plan
Tour Duration : 12-13 hours
1. Queenstown Pickup & Scenic Drive
Begin your tour with a relaxing early-morning departure from Queenstown. Travel along Lake Wakatipu and through picturesque farmland as your guide shares stories about the region wildlife, and alpine environment.
2. Te Anau Café Break + Optional Alpaca Encounter
Pause in the charming lakeside town of Te Anau for a refreshment stop. Enjoy coffee or breakfast at a local café (own cost). If interested, you may visit a nearby alpaca area where guests can see or feed friendly alpacas (optional, depending on availability).
3. Eglinton Valley
Enter Fiordland National Park and step into one of its most dramatic landscapes. The wide, glacier-carved Eglinton Valley is surrounded by steep mountains and golden tussock plains—one of the most photographed stops on the Milford Road.
4. Mirror Lakes
Take a short walk along a scenic boardwalk to see the peaceful Mirror Lakes, famous for their perfect reflection of the surrounding peaks on calm days.
5. Falls Creek
Stop to admire the crystal-clear alpine waters cascading down the rocky mountain slopes. A refreshing, scenic location ideal for photos.
6. Monkey Creek
A favourite stop along the Milford Road where you can drink pure glacier water straight from the creek. Enjoy striking mountain views and a chance to spot local alpine wildlife.
7. Homer Tunnel (Passing Through)
Travel through the historic Homer Tunnel, an engineering masterpiece carved through solid granite. As you emerge from the tunnel, enjoy one of the most dramatic alpine descents in the country.
8. Milford Sound Cruise
Your journey continues with a scenic nature cruise on Milford Sound. Marvel at:
- The iconic Mitre Peak rising straight from the water
- Towering granite cliffs and lush rainforest
- Powerful waterfalls such as Stirling and Bowen Falls
- Occasional sightings of dolphins and seals
Outdoor decks and indoor viewing lounges provide perfect vantage points for photographs and wildlife spotting.
9. Return to Queenstown
After an unforgettable day, relax on the scenic drive back to Queenstown, arriving in the evening.
