Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
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13 hours
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Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions!
Highlights:
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Fiordland National Park
• Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel & Mitre Peak
• Wildlife Spotting
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and little details that set our tours apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Our tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses that are packed with extras, ensuring your comfort and safety.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children aged 7 years and below are required by law to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (See Exclusions) Please advise at time of booking.
Scenic flight weight restrictions are 116 KG
Scenic flights cannot be confirmed without full names and weights of all travellers
If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Water available & snacks provided
Picnic Lunch - please note dietary requirement at time of booking
Cruise Entry
Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
Hotel pickup & drop-off (listed locations only)
Picnic lunch for infants (0 - 3)
Child safety car seat available for NZ$20 (notify 24 hours prior to tour)
Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Queenstown
Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
Lake Wakatipu
Departing Queenstown we wind our way around Lake Wakatipu, with amazing views of ‘The Remarkables’ Mountain Range and the lake, stopping for photos is a must.
Options
Coach - Cruise - Coach
Picnic Lunch
Small bus and boat : Departing from Queenstown and experience a boutique cruise, designed for an immersive viewing experience.
Pickup included
Coach - Cruise - Fly
Cruise & Return Flight: Full bus tour + cruise at Milford Sound, then return to Queenstown via a scenic flight with 1 of our airline partners
Picnic Lunch
Boat: Departing from Queenstown, experience a boutique Milford Sound Cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience.
Pickup included
Reviews
2,344 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking Locations with fantastic tour guide
Lauren B,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour is the perfect way to get your first introduction on what the NZ landscapes have to offer. Our guide Jason was so well informed and easy going. Was a pleasure doing a full day tour with Jason. Would highly recommend
A perfect day! Everything...
Meihong L,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00A perfect day! Everything was well organised, the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. The lunch was great. Highly recommend.
WOW Milford Sound
Janette W,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00WOW Milford Sound - what can I say, it's a long day but well worth it. Our driver Martin was very friendly & knowledgable and made the drive enjoyable with frequent stops for amazing photo opportunities.
Our guide/driver Inger...
Akane O,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide/driver Inger from Chile was amazing! She was very helpful and friendly, and had a lot of knowledge about the kiwi and the Maori culture and the native animals. And not only that she also had a great sense of humour that entertained us throughout the trip! Milford Sound was so beautiful, and since we were on a smaller cruise we got to see the waterfall from a very close proximity which was incredible. All the other scenic spots that we stopped by on the way were also wonderful. Worth every penny!! 10/10!!
I 100% recommend this...
Catriona T,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00I 100% recommend this trip as it was one of the most amazing things I did in New Zealand. First, we drove to Te Anau, where we stoped at a cafe and for a leg stretch. We were able to see some alpacas while we were there. Then we set off to Milford sound, taking many stops along the way at waterfalls, mirror likes and lots of beautiful locations. As we were in a mini bus, we were able to stop more than other large coaches that we passed, and the bus driver gave us lots of options of what we could stop at along the way, and we were able to go to sports that the large bus companies could not. The landscape on the journey up was incredible. The bus driver did an amazing job of explaining everything to us along the way, as well as explain some Māori culture to us. We also got to stop and see some Kia (alpine parrots) as well. When we got to Milford sound, we were given a packed lunch which was delicious and very filling. We were on a smaller boat compared to the other bus companies so it was less crowded than the other boats and you could get closer to the waterfalls which were amazing. The boat trip was beautiful and definitely worth it. We then headed back, stopping at the same cafe we stopped at on the way there in Te Anau. We then drove back to queenstown. This trip was amazing and I could not recommend it enough
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