Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown

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Duration:13 hours (approx.)
Location: Fiordland & Milford Sound, South Island

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Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise with Cruise Milford, the number 1 Trip Advisor rated cruise company, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions.

Highlights:
• Milford Sound Cruise with Cruise Milford
• Fiordland National Park
• Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel & Mitre Peak
• Wildlife Spotting

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and little details that set our tours apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

Our tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses that are packed with extras, ensuring your comfort and safety.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Queenstown
Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
2. Lake Wakatipu
Departing Queenstown we wind our way around Lake Wakatipu, with amazing views of ‘The Remarkables’ Mountain Range and the lake, stopping for photos is a must.
3. Devil's Staircase Lookout Point
Continuing around the lake we will pass through Devil’s Staircase. This elevated windy part of the road is famous for dramatic photos and setting the scene for the day to come.
4. Lake Te Anau
After more amazing mountain, river and farmland views we arrive in Te Anau, home to Lake Te Anau, New Zealand’s second largest lake. While in this idyllic town we will stop for a break and maybe meet some of the local animals or wildlife. Continuing along the lake we stop at Te Anau Downs, the starting point for the Milford Track, to hear the stories and admire the views.
5. Eglinton Valley
Leaving Te Anau and entering Fiordland National Park we stop in Eglinton Valley. With views worthy of Lord of the Rings, this valley follows the path of an ancient glacier through Fiordland. One of the first major attractions as you enter the park, it really sets the scene for a journey that only get more impressive the deeper you get.
6. Mirror Lakes Walk
Our next stop on this epic adventure is Mirror Lakes for a short stroll to see the famous reflections of the Earl Mountains. Get the right day, take a good picture and no one with be able to tell which way is the right way up for the photo.
7. Lake Gunn
Continuing along the Milford Road we come across Lake Gunn. Named after a famous explorer and popular for fishing, often we will stop at Lake Gunn for some photos and to enjoy the peace.
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A short drive away we start passing the Hollyford River a gorgeous and powerful river full of large boulders and rapids. Feeding into the river at Falls Creek is the first of our extremely impressive waterfalls of the area, one of many to come.
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Climbing in altitude we go deeper into the Darran Mountains and these views require another stop to admire and take photos. We are also entering the area where Kea (the world’s largest alpine parrot) like to live. Start keeping an eye out for these large, cheeky and colourful birds that never fail to thrill and entertain when found.
10. Homer Tunnel
To make our way back down towards the sea we enter the mind-blowing hand-built Homer Tunnel, hearing the incredible history and stories. Emerging from the tunnel the valley descends sharply towards Milford Sound and on a rainy-day hundreds of waterfalls cascading down the mountain side.
11. Milford Sound
Following the valleys to the sea we arrive at Milford Sound where you will board your cruise with Cruise Milford (the No. 1 Cruise operator in Milford Sound on TripAdvisor).
12. Milford Sound
The Cruise Milford experience offers a boutique cruise on a smaller boat which is less crowded and a crew that offers a much more informative and personal tour of Milford Sound. The smaller boat means you get closer to the wildlife and nature including the New Zealand fur seals basking on the rocks, massive rock faces rising for hundreds of metres out of the sea and the waterfalls cascading from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains. This cruise is unbeatable.
13. Pops View Look Out
Next we pull over to admire the elevated amazing views of the divide in the Southern Alps, close to the start of the Routeburn Track. While here the guide will tell you the stories of ancient Maori explorers.
14. Queenstown
Sadly we must start to head back to Queenstown but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip and many stops and breaks along the way.
15. Mitre Peak
While on the boat cruise you will be able to marvel at the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak, the iconic Milford Sound mountain, with its steep triangular peak rising high up above the reflective waters of the Milford Sound.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved.
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• Children aged 7 years and below are required by law to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (See Exclusions) Please advise at time of booking.
• Scenic flight weight restrictions are 116 KG
• Dietary requirements for picnic lunch to be noted at time of booking
• Scenic flights cannot be confirmed without full names and weights of all travellers

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Posted By : Corey_M
BOOK.THIS.TOUR 😍

This was probably the most beautiful experience of my life, our driver was amazing and extremely well knowledged, everywhere you look was indescribably beautiful, we got to stop at tons of places along the way, and the lunch included was really nice! A sandwich, chocolate, muffin, fruit, juice and chips that you can bring on board the cruise, was also able to buy a pie and drink at the local cafe along the way, a must do for anyone travelling to Queenstown that wants to experience the Fiordlands and Milford 🩵🏔️
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 12:32:34

Posted By : Elodie_H
Best guide ever. Telling many interesting stories about the area and NZ.
Everything was beautiful.
Had a great time!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 15:02:21

Posted By : chuchux2024
wonderful trip, Brian is really helpful and patient. Helping me with lots of great photos. They also offer water and snacks on board. Really lovely company to travel with
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 22:44:01

Posted By : Saumya_S
Loved the experience, 10/10 recommended, our driver Collin was really helpful throughout the day sharing interesting facts about all the places, which made the trip even more fun! Saw some of the most spectacular views, great day!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 19:59:41

Posted By : Experience513600
Jeff was terrific! great vibes, very informative, punctual and attentive. He literally played the epic "Con te partirò" when we were leaving the Milford Sound, and said it was a way to salute this stunning place. Got me so emotional 😭
Thanks for some great memories 💛✨
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 18:03:11

Posted By : Michael B
The staff were friendly and informative. Nicely paced tour with loads of amazing scenery and photo opportunities. Our guide Hannah was excellent
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 15:54:49

Posted By : 636christinav
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide, Abi, was great. He was friendly, informative, very punctual, and played great music. The van was comfortable and the rest stops were nicely spaced out. Also, I had informed the staff at the time of booking that my sister gets car sick particularly on winding roads, and they let Abi know, and he was very thoughtful and took care of her. Milford Sound itself was lovely; we took a cruise with Cruise Milford, and the boat was the perfect size, the captain was hilarious, and the scenery was perfect. The packed lunch was a chicken sandwich, crisps, apple, chocolate bar, blueberry muffin, mints, apple/orange juice.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 07:12:20

Posted By : Azila_R
We enjoyed the small tour group even though the van feels a bit squishy. Our tour guide Dannii was fantastic 🩷🩷.
The view along the trip to Milford Sound was surreal.
Absolutely absolutely recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 05:48:35

Posted By : Rachel_C
the tour to milford sound has amazed with the beauty of nature in new zealand. our guide, hannah was a very pleasant person sharing her knowledge and stories about the new zealand, queenstown and milford sound. we loved how we can see such breathtaking sceneries and also know about the stories and conservative measures of new zealand. we also traveled in a small group of roughly 15 people which we could comfortably mingle around. the vehicle which we ride on was very clean and spacious. we would recommend this tour to our friends and family!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 18:13:27

Posted By : Jessalexie_A
It was a beautiful place a must to see when in queenstown.
Thanks to our driver Bryan for making our tour memorable and informative. Very well recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 17:16:59