Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown
Overview
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9 hours
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Experience the perfect combination of a scenic coach ride to Milford Sound, a two hour cruise on the spectacular fiord and then top the day off with a flight over an untouched mountain wilderness back to Queenstown.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are classed a 11kg or under due to seatbelt restrictions on the flight - if over this weight they are classed as a child
Infants and Child car/booster seats available at an extra cost booked directly with the supplier, otherwise please bring your own along.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Te Anau
Short mid morning break in Te Anau. Grab a quick coffee and a snack before heading onto the Milford Road towards Milford Sound
Milford Sound
Experience the stunning Milford Sound
What‘s Included
35-40 minute scenic fixed wing plane flight back to Queenstown
2 Hour Cruise around Milford Sound / Piopiotahi with Mitre Peak Cruises
Scenic Coach Tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown
Complimentary pickup and drop-off from set locations
Numerous scenic stops on the drive to Milford Sound
You may bring your own lunch. Alternatively, a picnic lunch may be organized at an additional cost. Please contact Milford Sound Scenic Flights to prebook - lunchbox is received in Milford Sound
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Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown
Pickup included
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience overall,...
Mabel B,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience overall, and the services provided were excellent. The guides were all very pleasant and knowledgeable. The views were spectacular.
Awesome Experience
Karen K,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely perfect day! The drive out with our guide Do was excellent. She gave great commentary and made several stops to beautiful scenic roots along the way. I loved Do's playlist! Her info and insights on the areas we passed was helpful and entertaining. The cruise on Milford Sound was beautiful. The flight back to Queenstown was an excellent way to see the beauty of Milford Sound and Queenstown from another perspective. The plane ride was bumpy but our pilot was excellent. Highly recommend this awesome experience.
Must do trip
Deborah A,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolute must do! Carol our driver and guide was amazing, boat was great and flight back was spectacular.
It’s like a fun road trip...
Liza W,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s like a fun road trip with stunning views and many photo opps. The boat cruise was above and beyond expectation. So glad we chose this tour. Amy R is a great tour guide and provided lots of information along the way.
Magical trip to Milford Sound
Ambassador660891,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic crew both on the flight and on the cruise. Stu was our pilot there and back. With 40 years flying experience we were able to relax and feel safe in his hands, so we could enjoy the flights. He prepared us in advance about the inevitable bumpy headwinds on our ascents and descents, which put us at ease. He also shared many facts about the landscape as we flew over it. He was also friendly and polite when giving us instructions. The same was true of the young crew manning the cruise ship. We were all welcomed with smiles upon boarding, we were told where we could obtain complimentary drinks, and we were given plenty of facts about Milford Sound and its history throughout the cruise. The staff were also playful, which brought a jovial mood to the whole experience. A great trip overall.
Booked very early and then disappointed
Jörg R,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Unfortunately, our flight was confirmed as part of the trip to first the day before at 1pm and then canceled at 2:30pm due to work at the airfield. Very short notice for a trip we booked half a year earlier. We then accepted the offer coach-cruise-coach around and hope for a corresponding refund.
Milford sound drive/fly tour
Ian w,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00it rains 260 days a year, and apparently they often cancel flights if you've booked a bus one way and a flight to get back to queenstown. the refund for the cancelled flight from viator was significantly less than the cost if you booked direct with the tour company. then, if you choose to get a chopper back, the cost is ridiculous.
Amazing
Larry J,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the plane ride for return. Well worth it for the sights and time. Beautiful experience, loved every minute
absolutely amazing!
W9177XBpaulag,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was absolutely worth every penny. We had a great drive to Milford Sound--Shale, our driver, was excellent!! The cruise was very pleasant, beautiful views and the buffet was very filling! We concluded the trip with a flight back with Glenorchy air. Joseph was an excellent pilot and guide during the flight. We highly recommend and would do it again!!
Seamless and amazing!
U5838TVamyf,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a once-in-a-lifetime tour. Our tour guide and driver was Ash, and she was amazing--friendly, full of Kiwi knowledge, and a great driver. The cruise was gorgeous; we completely lucked out, weather-wise, and had perfect visibility and no rain. The flight back to Queenstown was absolute perfection! It felt like we could reach out and touch the mountain peaks. You will never regret taking this tour!!
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