Experience Milford Sound by premium road tour, nature cruise and scenic helicopter flight, with a remote alpine landing, picnic lunch and small-group sightseeing all packed into one day.

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	<li data-end="1421" data-section-id="1e358jf" data-start="1367">More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund</li>
	<li data-end="1467" data-section-id="1c0gpq2" data-start="1422">Within 48 hours of departure: No refund</li>
	<li data-end="1492" data-section-id="1sg6edu" data-start="1468">No-show: No refund</li>
	<li data-end="1737" data-section-id="1djh9yf" data-start="1493">Tour cancellation by the tour operator: If the tour is cancelled due to weather, road closures or other circumstances outside the tour operator&#39;s control, guests may be offered a rescheduled tour; if this is not possible, a refund applies</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Meals and snacks (available for purchase)</li>
	<li>Personal expenses</li>
	<li>Gratuities</li>
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The tour has two variants: the standard scenic tour departs Queenstown at 7:30am, while the glass-roof option departs at 6:30am.

The tour takes approximately 9 hours.

Pick-up is from the location specified in your booking confirmation, with Queenstown accommodation or a nearby location available for the tour.

Please be ready at your confirmed pick-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Meet your local guide at your Queenstown accommodation or nearby and travel towards Milford Sound in a premium Mercedes Sprinter. The small-group tour is limited to 15 people, with informative commentary and scenic stops along the way, including Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Pops View and Homer Tunnel. You&rsquo;ll also make a brief lakeside stop in Te Anau.

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Continue through Fiordland National Park and Milford Road, with opportunities for photos and short walks while learning about the area from your guide.

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At Milford Sound, board a nature cruise beneath the towering peaks. The cruise includes an onboard nature guide and views of waterfalls and wildlife that may include dolphins, penguins, fur seals and native birdlife. Enjoy an included packed picnic lunch, with chicken or vegetarian options.

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After the cruise, take a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight back to Queenstown, with aerial views of Milford Sound, mountains, glaciers and braided rivers. The flight includes a remote alpine landing in the Southern Alps.

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Variant difference: the 7:30am option uses a standard premium Mercedes van and a 2-hour cruise, while the 6:30am option uses a glass-roof Mercedes van and a 1 hour 45 minute cruise. Both return to Queenstown by helicopter when the flight operates.

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Milford Sound Scenic Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Helicopter Flight

Scenic Helicopter Flight Over Milford Sound

Milford Sound Cruise Beneath Fiordland Peaks

Eglinton Valley Scenic Stop on Milford Road

Mirror Lakes Milford Sound Scenic Tour

Milford Road Journey from Queenstown

Southern Alps Helicopter Landing

Milford Sound Waterfalls and Wildlife Cruise

Glass-Roof Scenic Tour to Milford Sound

Milford Sound Scenic Road Journey from Queenstown

Scenic Views Along the Milford Road

Milford Sound Fiordland National Park Adventure

Helicopter Views of the Southern Alps

Milford Sound Alpine Helicopter Landing

Nature Cruise Through Milford Sound

Queenstown to Milford Sound Scenic Experience

Fiordland Mountains and Waterfalls from the Air

Milford Sound Scenic Cruise and Picnic Lunch

Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown

Altitude Tours

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	<li data-end="727" data-section-id="lzab4d" data-start="676">Get up to 10% cashback when you book with us!</li>
	<li data-end="772" data-section-id="yyhvho" data-start="728">Queenstown accommodation or nearby pick-up</li>
	<li data-end="810" data-section-id="bqhzrf" data-start="773">Premium Mercedes Sprinter transport</li>
	<li data-end="850" data-section-id="8u74y9" data-start="811">Small-group tour limited to 15 people</li>
	<li data-end="892" data-section-id="1lyldzu" data-start="851">Local guide with informative commentary</li>
	<li data-end="926" data-section-id="znqsd2" data-start="893">Scenic stops along Milford Road</li>
	<li data-end="961" data-section-id="13topve" data-start="927">Stop in Te Anau for refreshments</li>
	<li data-end="1006" data-section-id="1q157ko" data-start="962">2-hr nature cruise on the 7:30am and&nbsp;1 hr&nbsp;45 min&nbsp;nature cruise on the 6:30am glass-roof variant</li>
	<li data-end="1128" data-section-id="l0ig9r" data-start="1073">Packed picnic lunch with chicken or vegetarian option</li>
	<li data-end="1179" data-section-id="c70fxw" data-start="1129">45-minute scenic helicopter flight to Queenstown</li>
	<li data-end="1214" data-section-id="1uhb9vn" data-start="1180">Remote alpine helicopter landing</li>
	<li data-end="1281" data-section-id="1yot7i2" data-start="1215">Return transport to Queenstown by helicopter, weather permitting</li>
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<ul>
	<li data-end="179" data-section-id="lejutl" data-start="26">Pick-up: Your pick-up location is confirmed in your booking confirmation. Please be ready 10 minutes before departure at the specified location</li>
	<li data-end="320" data-section-id="i95w1w" data-start="180">Late arrival: Due to other scheduled pick-ups, the tour operator cannot wait more than 5 minutes past the specified departure time</li>
	<li data-end="490" data-section-id="ymleeb" data-start="321">Flight operation: The helicopter flight is subject to third-party availability, is weather dependent, and requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate</li>
	<li data-end="613" data-section-id="2d44u4" data-start="491">Fitness to participate: Travellers are responsible for ensuring they are physically and medically fit to participate</li>
	<li data-end="808" data-section-id="b81m9x" data-start="614">Special requirements: Advise the tour operator before booking of any mobility limitations, medical conditions, dietary requirements or other special needs that may affect participation</li>
	<li data-end="970" data-section-id="1iv3wwq" data-start="809">Guide instructions: Guests must follow the instructions of the tour operator&#39;s staff, drivers, guides and any third-party operators involved in the booking</li>
	<li data-end="1186" data-section-id="wbngqm" data-start="971">Behaviour: Participation may be refused or a guest may be removed if their behaviour is unsafe, disruptive, abusive, intoxicated or negatively affects the safety or enjoyment of others, with no refund provided</li>
	<li data-end="1333" data-section-id="zx7imp" data-start="1187">Third-party providers: Parts of the experience may be operated by third-party providers and may be subject to their own terms and conditions</li>
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Milford Sound Scenic Tour, Cruise & Helicopter from Queenstown

Abba Court -Pick up will be outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Absoloot Vaue Backpackers - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Adventure Q2 Hostel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Adventure Queenstown Hostel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Alexis Motor Lodge - Pick up will be outside Copthorne Lakeview, 88 Frankton Road

Amber Lodge - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Amity Lodge Motel - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St. Bus Stop

Aspen Lodge - Pick up will be at the Station Information Centre 

Autoline Motel & Apartments - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Battery Hill Bus Stop, Frankton Rd

Bella Vista Motel - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Blacksheep Backpackers - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Blue Peaks Lodge - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

BreakFree The Points Apartments - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Browns Boutique Hotel - Pick up will be at the Station Information Centre 

Caples Court - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

Colonial Village - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Lakeview

Copthorne Lakefront - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Coronation Lodge - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Coronet View Apartments - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Cranbury Court - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Creeksyde Holiday Park 

Crowne Plaza

Driftaway Queenstown - Pick up will be at the Frankton Bus Shelter

Earnslaw Lodge -  Pick up will be outside Copthorne Lakeview, 88 Frankton Road

Eichardts Private Hotel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Flaming Kiwi Backpackers - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Four Seasons Motel - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

Frankton Bus Shelter 

Garden Court - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Haka House

Haka Lodge - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Heartland Hotel and Scenic Suites - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

Hensman Road/Oak Shores Bus Stop

Highview Apartments - Pick up will be at St Moritz

Holiday Inn - Pick up will be Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Bus Stop

Hurleys of Queenstown - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Kamana Lakehouse

Lakeside Motel - Pick up will be at QT Queenstown

Larch Hill Place bus stop, crn Frankton rd

Lomond Lodge - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Lylo - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Mantra Marina Apartments - Pick up will be Marina Heights Bus Stop

Marina Heights Bus Stop, Frankton Rd

Melbourne Lodge Apartments - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Mi-Pad - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Millennium Hotel - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Mövenpick Hotel

No accommodation booked yet

Nomads - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Oaks Club Resort - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Oaks Shores Apartments - Pick up will be Hensman Rd/Oak Shores Bus Stop

Peppers Beacon - Pick up will be QT Queenstown

Perkins Road Bus Stop, Frankton Road

Pinewood Lodge - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Pounamu Bus Stop, Frankton Rd

QT Queenstown 

Queenstown Gateways Apartments - Pick up will be Frankton Bus Shelter

Queenstown House Boutique BnB - Pick up will be the Station Information Centre

Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park  - Pick up will be the Station Information Centre

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel - Pick up will be the Station Information Centre

Ramada Queenstown Central - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Reavers Lodge - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park 

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Sherwood Hotel - Pick up will be Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels Bus Stop

Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels Bus Stop, Frankton Rd

Sofitel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Southern Laughter Backpackers - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Spinnaker Bay - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

St Moritz Hotel

Station Information Centre (Central Queenstown)

Sudima 5 Mile - Pick up will be at the Frankton Bus Shelter

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Tahuna Pod Hostel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Te Anau - Nonna Resi by Giovi

The Central by Naumi Hotel - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

The Dairy Private Luxury Hotel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

The Glebe - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

The Lofts Apartments - Pick up will the bus stop outside The Station Building

The Rees

The Waterfront Apartments - Pick up will be outside Crowne Plaza

Upper Stanley St Bus Stop, Stanley Street

Villa Del Lago - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Voco - Pick up will be at Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Whistler Apartments - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Travel to Milford Sound in a premium Mercedes Sprinter, enjoy a 2-hour nature cruise, included picnic lunch and a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight with alpine landing before returning to Queenstown around 5:15pm.

Milford Sound Scenic Tour, Cruise & Helicopter - 7:30am

Travel to Milford Sound in a premium glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, enjoy a 1 hour 45 minute nature cruise, included picnic lunch and a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight with alpine landing before returning to Queenstown around 4:15pm.

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