Queenstown Milford Sound South Island Tours

Premium Milford Sound Tour with Cruise & Picnic Lunch

From NZD$374

4.9

(2719 reviews)

Departs from: Queenstown

Duration: 13 hours

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Discover one of New Zealand’s most legendary landscapes on a premium small-group day trip: journey into the heart of Fiordland National Park, cruise the majestic fjords of Milford Sound aboard a boutique boat, and relax with expert storytelling every step of the way. Travel in comfort, with a guide who knows this wild place inside out, and soak in moments you’ll remember forever.

Why you’ll love this trip

Cruise beside the majestic Mitre Peak, rising straight from the fiord’s calm waters and making for one of New Zealand’s most iconic views.

Scenic drive through Fiordland’s best stops: lakes, valleys, tunnels and epic panoramas.

Packed lunch, snacks and refreshments included, so you can just sit back and enjoy.

A guide who’s both deeply knowledgeable and cheekily entertaining, stories that bring the land to life.

Witness the sheer vertical cliffs and thunderous waterfalls of Milford Sound - nature like you’ve never seen before.

Travel through Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of untamed beauty.

Itinerary

What's Included

Fully guided small-group tour

Expert Cheeky Kiwi guide with local stories and insights

Comfortable, modern minibus with refreshments

Boutique Milford Sound cruise

Multiple scenic stops and photo opportunities

Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs from Queenstown

Optional Extras

One-way plane flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown

One-way helicopter flight from Milford to Queenstown

Please note

Flights are always 'On Request' until confirmed with our partner airline. If our regular flight operator is unavailable, we may be able to arrange an alternative operator; however, this could be at an additional cost.

Individual and total weight restrictions apply to specific aircraft and flights, as above

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

11/29/2025

Amazing Tour, Amazing Guide.

This trip was amazing! It was raining in the morning, so the waterfalls in the fiord (not sound! They apparently named it wrong, which is a fact I learned on the tour) were amazing. I got wet from the glacial waterfall, and I woke up looking ten years younger! It was incredible! ;-) Most of all, I want to give props to my guide, Joseph. I found out early on in the tour that my flight the next day was cancelled, and the only flight in my price range that would get me to Sydney in time was later that night at 8:50. I told Joseph, and he made sure we got back to Queenstown by 7:00, and kept me updated on both traffic and airline issues. Unfortunately, my flight was eventually cancelled due to mechanical issues after waiting on the plane for an hour, but he got me there on time regardless, which I really appreciated. And my flight was rescheduled, so it’s all good. Hopefully, ha.

Katie V

11/28/2025

Great tour to Milford Sound

Our guide Shura was super friendly and made us feel really looked after. She drove carefully for the long trip to Milford Sound. There were lots of great stops for photos along the way. The weather was very wet, but Shura kept our spirits lifted with interesting stories and music. The lunch and snack was great! The van was also comfortable with a charging port for phones. The waterfalls at Milford Sound were spectacular. Worth the long trip! Highly recommend cheeky kiwi tours to others.

Lydia V

11/28/2025

Amazing day, rain just made it better!

We had a great day today with Martin as our driver and guide. Martin was fantastic, he had the right combination of giving us information and narrative, being attentive to our needs, ensuring we saw all kinds of interesting things while also allowing us some downtime during the long drive there and back. If you are planning this excursion, don’t let a rain forecast change your mind. The drive there is just as magical in the rain and you see amazing waterfalls all along the drive. Just be prepared and wear a rain coat. Martin also had umbrellas available on board. The lunch provided was delicious and rather than describe the Milford Sound cruise experience I will just post some pictures here. Thanks again Martin for a great day!

mortyatport

11/28/2025

Lynette provided an epic tour!

Lynette was an amazing guide. She was very informative about the area on our drive out to Milford Sound. We highly recommend this tour.

Kerrie M

11/27/2025

Wet and Beautiful

Jeff was an amazing guide. He made a long drive feel short with tons of great stories about the areas we drove through and their history. The views along with drive were amazing, especially once we entered Fiordland National Park. We saw thousands of waterfalls and three Kea. We enjoyed the boat ride as well with Captain Craig and mates Georgie and Matej. We even got to see a crested penguin. A wet trip, but beautiful.

C1259GWkimberlyf

11/27/2025

An unforgettable day

What an amazing day. Yes, it's a long one, but Lynette did all she could to make the day as pleasurable as possible for everyone. We had plenty of stops along the way, both for comfort breaks, and to see the unmissable sights that you may have missed when driving yourself, Heavy rain the evening before and during the trip meant that there was water gushing down every sheer drop, so don't be put off if the weather is not good; this added considerably to the drama of this unique part of the world.

Discover593153

11/27/2025

Superb, well organised trip, delivered by such an enthusiastic and informative lead

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Milford Sound with Lynette. She is so enthusiastic and knowledge the day flew by. The weather was awful which to be honest if what you want of you want to see the best waterfalls, they were epic. We managed a glimpse of penguins on the fiord which was wonderful. Lynette even managed to find us some Kea to watch on the way home which was the icing on the cake.

Rebecca P

11/27/2025

Perfect choice for a day trip

Well organized visit! Had a great time at Milford Sound. Must see for anyone visiting South Island NZ. Felix was a great host!

Vineela R

11/27/2025

Great Experience at Milford sound with Cheeky Kiwi Travels

We took the bus tour + Cruise to Milford sound. Chris did a great job of being guide, driving us to and back from the destination and in general being a good host. He had some game planned in the bus to everyone entertained too. They had car seats setup in the car and were ready to go when they picked us up on time. I would select them again and recommend them to friends and family. Frida did an awesome job keeping us informed and in the backend. We had the flight back from Milford Sound and that portion was refunded even before we left Milford Sound as the weather was not permissible for us to return by flight.

travelleranujk

11/27/2025

An enjoyable experience

Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She entertained us with Maori folklores and facts about New Zealand. Everything was planned nicely, with no hiccups. Safety was always observed. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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