Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Queenstown, South Island

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Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This is a small group tour for travellers seeking a uniquely-kiwi trip to Milford Sound.

We keep things personal using our fleet of modern Mercedes vans. Enjoy your journey with no more than 16 people in a vehicle with premium features such as leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi & Spotify playlists.

Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with their in-depth knowledge of the area. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as our guide's favourite off-the-beaten-track spots.

Enjoy a 2-hour small uncrowded cruise while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer! You can also add on a picnic lunch to enjoy onboard.

After your cruise, take in the views from above, on an incredible flight back to Queenstown over the Southern Alps.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Lake Wakatipu
Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. You'll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard. The first leg of our journey to Milford Sound transports you from Queenstown through the picturesque Southland farming country and the charming town of Te Anau, where we'll make a brief stop by the lakeside for refreshments.
2. Lake Te Anau
Lake Te Anau is in the southwestern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The lake covers an area of 344 km², making it the second-largest lake by surface area in New Zealand and the largest in the South Island. It is the largest lake in Australasia by fresh water volume.
3. Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
From here, we welcome you to the Fiordland National Park and the renowned Milford Road. This corridor to the fjord unveils a different side of New Zealand, with its majestic mountains, winding rivers, and the cheeky Kea bird. Throughout the journey, your guide will make multiple stops for photo opportunities, and short walks, and will entertain you with fascinating local facts and stories.
4. Eglinton Valley
Within the Eglinton Valley you’ll also find the famous Mirror Lakes and Knobs Flat.
5. Mirror Lakes Walk
Enjoy a beautiful short nature walk and view the famous Mirror Lakes
6. Homer Tunnel
The Homer Tunnel is a 1.2 km long road tunnel in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand, opened in 1953. New Zealand State Highway 94 passes through the tunnel, linking Milford Sound to Te Anau and Queenstown, by piercing the Darran Mountain range at the Homer Saddle
7. Milford Sound
Upon reaching Milford Sound, embark on a 2 hour nature cruise that takes you beneath the towering peaks of the fjord. This small boat cruise, accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows you to explore the edges of the fjord, revealing its impressive waterfalls and unique wildlife, which may include dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birdlife.
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After your cruise, you will be introduced to your pilot, who will take you to the skies on a truly incredible scenic flight back to Queenstown. Travelling on a fixed-wing plane, this flight is approximately 45 minutes and offers aerial views of Milford Sound and Queenstown, alongwith the impressive snow-capped mountains, glaciers and braided rivers in between.
9. Queenstown
Arrive back in Queenstown and be transferred back to your meeting point by the flight company

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Posted By : Karen_S
It was an early start but the small group tour was perfect. Plenty of stops along the way for toilet breaks and coffee opportunities. Our driver, Do, was so acccommodating we wanted for nothing. It had been raining so I saw Milford Sound bursting with waterfalls. Again, a smaller group boat took us closer to the waterfalls whilst enjoying a delicious bagged lunch. The flight back to Queenstown was cancelled due to the weather so we returned to the Sprinter Van and Do returned us home. She was such a great driver. Highly recommend this small group tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 03:55:54

Posted By : Extraordinary706747
Absolutely fantastic tour. Prompt communication for pick up. Tour guide was awesome and let us know that the scenic ride back would be weather dependent. Unfortunately, we were not able to fly back but at least had the backup option of taking the bus back which wasn’t that bad. Great stops along the way to see other sights and stretch our legs. Highly recommend, and it is with the money to be in a small group. This is a fantastic, well organized tour company.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 17:36:14

Posted By : Meander00453107685
Engaging guide. Long drive but with frequent scenic stops. Spectacular landscapes. Loved the boat ride through Milford Sound.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 02:33:49

Posted By : tinat780
Excellent all day tour. Our guide, Michelle was awesome. She grew up in the area and has lived here many years. The ride through the National park allowed for several photo stops, cafe/restroom breaks and interesting commentary by Michelle. The second part was an amazing cruise through Milford Sound by boat. Lunch was provided and they easily accommodated my gluten free needs. I had a delicious chicken salad wrap, chips, fruit, cookies and chocolate. The scenery was gorgeous. Next we were flown back to Queenstown in a small plane over beautiful snow capped mountains and lakes. 35 minutes back. I highly recommend flying back. We were back at our hotel by 4:30. Time to relax before dinner.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 01:22:37

Posted By : J592KHhelend
BEST DAY EVER. Kevin was just the most amazing tour guide. He even arranged snow and sunshine. Nothing was too much trouble. Great knowledge of area. Kept to schedule but took us to individualised amazing places. Plenty of time playing in the snow. Can't recommend this tour group and Kevin highly enough.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 00:20:36

Posted By : F4570QRcharlesg
Or guide was great and made the trip interesting during the drive. The day was partly cloudy but we got some great views..
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 02:25:04

Posted By : Philippe_F
Going on site with the bus under the rain, starting the cruise under the rain and be able to see the weather changing in a few minutes... Just wonderful, magic moment! I was to another place and totally under the charme of the nature I was seing! Our guide was keeping confidence even until the start of the cruise and was saying that the weather could change in a few minutes! It was an incredible day with interesting information from the guide! I recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 14:23:14

Posted By : Myra_L
Seeing Milford Sound this way was perfection. Many stops during the shuttle ride there with great commentary made for excellent viewing and learning. The cruise was amazing, and the flight back made for astounding views!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 05:18:17

Posted By : Tour49737773932
Great tour with James! Although my flight was cancelled due to weather, the ride back was enjoyable with an excellent playlist. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone, especially other solo travellers.
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Posted On : 2024-04-11 02:45:23

Posted By : Blair_T
Drive down with stops between and Tommy the driver was excellent. 100%Milford with the waterfall close up to the boat, followed by the best flight.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 07:53:17