Experience Milford Sound in a small group, travel the spectacular Milford Road with a local guide, enjoy scenic stops and finish with a nature cruise beneath Fiordland&rsquo;s towering peaks.

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	<li data-end="2230" data-section-id="1e358jf" data-start="2176">More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund</li>
	<li data-end="2276" data-section-id="1c0gpq2" data-start="2231">Within 48 hours of departure: No refund</li>
	<li data-end="2542" data-is-last-node="" data-section-id="1eez878" data-start="2277">Tour cancellation by the tour operator: If the tour is cancelled and a suitable alternative date or product cannot be offered, a refund applies for the affected portion of the booking</li>
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	<li>Meals and drinks</li>
	<li>Personal expenses</li>
	<li>Gratuities</li>
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The 6:30am variant returns around 6:30pm, the 7:30am option returns around 7:30pm, and the 8:30am option returns by approximately 9:00-9:30pm.

Yes. The 6:30am variant uses a premium glass-roof Mercedes touring vehicle for enhanced viewing.

Yes. A packed picnic lunch is included, with chicken or vegetarian options.

You may see dolphins, penguins, fur seals and native birdlife.

Yes. A local guide provides informative commentary, local facts and stories throughout the journey.

Meet your local guide at your Queenstown accommodation or nearby before setting off towards Milford Sound in a premium Mercedes touring vehicle. The journey travels through Southland farming country and Te Anau, with a brief stop by the lake for refreshments.

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Continue through Fiordland National Park and along the famous Milford Road, stopping at scenic locations including Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Pops View and Homer Tunnel. Your guide provides informative commentary throughout the journey, with opportunities for photos, short walks and wildlife spotting, including the cheeky kea.

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On arrival at Milford Sound, board a nature cruise beneath the towering peaks of the fiord. The cruise explores the edges of Milford Sound and its impressive waterfalls and may offer sightings of dolphins, penguins, fur seals and native birdlife. An onboard nature guide provides commentary during the cruise.

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Enjoy an included packed picnic lunch, with chicken or vegetarian options available. After the cruise, return to the touring vehicle and travel back to Queenstown, taking in the scenery along the way. The full experience takes approximately 12&ndash;13 hours, with return times varying by departure option.

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Milford Sound Small Group Scenic Experience

Milford Sound Cruise Beneath Towering Peaks

Milford Sound Scenic Tour and Picnic Lunch

Fiordland National Park Milford Sound Tour

Milford Sound Scenic Road Trip & Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Nature Cruise

Milford Sound Scenic Journey from Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise with Fiordland Scenic Stops

Milford Sound Scenic Tour Through Fiordland

Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Scenic Road Tour

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Milford Sound Scenic Tour with Picnic Lunch

Milford Sound Scenic Drive & Nature Cruise

Altitude Tours

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	<li data-end="641" data-section-id="lzab4d" data-start="590">Get up to 10% cashback when you book with us!</li>
	<li data-end="704" data-section-id="psyys4" data-start="642">Small-group sightseeing tour with a maximum of 15 passengers</li>
	<li data-end="748" data-section-id="1wxq964" data-start="705">Premium Mercedes Sprinter touring vehicle</li>
	<li data-end="800" data-section-id="1okl4yp" data-start="749">Glass-roof Mercedes vehicle on the 6:30am variant</li>
	<li data-end="842" data-section-id="1lyldzu" data-start="801">Local guide with informative commentary</li>
	<li data-end="945" data-section-id="f3e4tu" data-start="843">Scenic stops along Milford Road, including Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Pops View and Homer Tunnel</li>
	<li data-end="990" data-section-id="1q157ko" data-start="946">2-hour nature cruise on the 7:30am option</li>
	<li data-end="1057" data-section-id="6jv8r1" data-start="991">1 hour 45 minute nature cruise on the 8:30am and 6:30am options</li>
	<li data-end="1113" data-section-id="l0ig9r" data-start="1058">Packed picnic lunch with chicken or vegetarian option</li>
	<li data-end="1153" data-section-id="197sug5" data-start="1114">Stop by Lake Te Anau for refreshments</li>
	<li data-end="1191" data-section-id="ll7x0g" data-start="1154">Short walks and photo opportunities</li>
	<li data-end="1256" data-section-id="19hlaan" data-start="1192">Wildlife viewing opportunities during the Milford Sound cruise</li>
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	<li data-end="942" data-section-id="1b8di80" data-start="699">Special requirements: Guests must advise the tour operator before booking about any mobility limitations, medical conditions, dietary requirements or other special needs that may affect participation</li>
	<li data-end="1099" data-section-id="rf4ggi" data-start="943">Fitness to participate: Guests are responsible for ensuring they are physically and medically fit to participate</li>
	<li data-end="1278" data-section-id="8lidp2" data-start="1100">Safety instructions: Guests must follow instructions from staff, drivers, guides and any third-party operators involved in the booking</li>
	<li data-end="1484" data-section-id="mn6did" data-start="1279">Behaviour: Participation may be refused or a guest may be removed from the tour for unsafe, disruptive, abusive or intoxicated behaviour, with no refund provided</li>
	<li data-end="1706" data-section-id="1hs19kg" data-start="1485">Pickup and arrival: Guests must be ready at the confirmed pickup location and time; missing the departure or not being ready at the scheduled pickup time is treated as a no-show</li>
	<li data-end="1933" data-section-id="1bldj7g" data-start="1707">Medical conditions: Guests must advise the tour operator before travel of any medical condition, injury, disability or other issue that may affect their ability to safely participate</li>
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Milford Sound Scenic Tour & Cruise with Picnic Lunch

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

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