Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise & Picnic Lunch
From NZD$369
Departs from: Tours from Queenstown
Duration: 13 hours
Experience Milford Sound on a premium small group day tour from Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi Travel, including a boutique Milford Sound cruise, picnic lunch and fully-guided journey through Fiordland National Park.
Travel the famous Queenstown to Milford Sound road with a passionate local guide, stopping at highlights such as Lake Wakatipu, Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn, Hollyford River and Homer Tunnel. Once you reach Milford Sound, board a boutique cruise to see Mitre Peak, towering cliffs, waterfalls and native wildlife from the water.
With return hotel pick-ups, comfortable modern transport, scenic stops, snacks, refreshments and local commentary included, this is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown in one day.
New Zealand's #1 rated activity
Cheeky Kiwi’s Milford Sound tour has been recognised among the Top 1% of experiences worldwide in Tripadvisor’s prestigious Best of the Best Awards.
In 2026, it was ranked:
- #1 Activity in New Zealand
- #1 Activity in the South Pacific
Join thousands of travellers who have rated this tour as the best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown.
Queenstown to Milford Sound Day Tour
The road from Queenstown to Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s great scenic journeys. This full-day tour is designed for travellers who want to experience the route properly, without the stress of driving, navigating alpine roads or timing the cruise connection themselves.
Your Cheeky Kiwi guide looks after the day from start to finish, combining relaxed small group travel, local storytelling, carefully timed photo stops and a boutique cruise on Milford Sound.
Itinerary
Why you’ll love this
Premium small group Milford Sound day tour from Queenstown
Boutique Milford Sound cruise included
Picnic lunch, bottled water, snacks and refreshments included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Queenstown
Fully-guided journey through Fiordland National Park
Scenic stops along the Milford Road, including Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn and Homer Tunnel
See Mitre Peak, waterfalls, native bush, towering cliffs and New Zealand fur seals
Optional scenic flight or helicopter return from Milford Sound to Queenstown
What's Included
Fully guided small-group tour with our famously passionate guides
Delicious picnic lunch, with water and snacks available
Comfortable, luxury, modern minibus
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
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.
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