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1. Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

344
By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Lunch Cruises
6+ hours
Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise with Cruise Milford, the number 1 Trip Advisor rated cruise…
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$249.00
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2. Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown

95
By Milford Sound Scenic Flights
Air Tours
5 hours
It's an undisputed fact that the best views of New Zealand's scenery are achieved from the air. Experience unparalleled …
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$508.98
per adult
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3. Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown

440
By Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Cruising Milford Sound is among New Zealand’s most spectacular activities, but the mountain scenery that lines the coast…
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$236.00
per adult
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4. Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau

37
By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Lunch Cruises
6+ hours
Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise onboard TripAdvisors No.1 rated cruise operator, Cruise…
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$199.00
per adult
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5. Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise with Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

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By Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Cruises
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Journey in comfort with Milford Sound's original cruise operator on one of our low emission coaches. Take in the incredible…
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$209.00
per adult
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7. Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

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By Cruise Milford
Private and Luxury
1–2 hours
Cruise New Zealand’s Milford Sound in a boutique-style boat that limits passengers and enjoy the extra space as you scan…
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$105.00
per adult
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9. Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

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By RealNZ
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Experience the remote beauty of the Doubtful Sound on a full-day tour from Manapouri. Boat across Lake Manapouri, drive …
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$199.00
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10. Milford Sound Day Trip by Land, Sea and Air from Queenstown with Nature Cruise

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By Air Milford
Full-day Tours
8–13 hours
Enjoy three modes of transport land, sea and air. Venture into Milford Sound in a glass roof 50-seater coach, while relaxing…
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$593.00
per adult
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11. Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

394
By Air Milford
Adventure Tours
4 hours
See Milford Sound’s soaring cliffs and waterfalls on a spectacular trip that explores Fiordland National Park by air and…
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$549.00
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12. Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau

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By RealNZ
Bus Tours
2–12 hours
Travel all the way to the Tasman Sea on this extended Milford Sound cruise. A naturalist serves as your guide on board, …
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$139.00
per adult

13. Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise from Queenstown

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By awesomeNZ Milford Sound Day Tour
Lunch Cruises
6+ hours
Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World…
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$179.00
per adult
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14. Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly ex Queenstown

162
By Glenorchy Air
Air Tours
4 hours
You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through…
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$499.00
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17. Cruise Milford Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown

12
By Cruise Milford
Bus Tours
6+ hours
The limited passenger numbers on our modern Mercedes Sprinter Vans make for a much more personal experience. It also allows…
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$249.00
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19. Milford Sound Nature Cruise

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By Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Cruises
Catamaran Cruises
2–3 hours
It's no surprise that New Zealand's Milford Sound is sometimes called the eighth wonder of the world, offering views of …
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$99.00
per adult

20. Full-Day Milford Sound Hiking Tour with Cruise

212
By Trips & Tramps
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
Trek through some of the South Island’s most inspiring landscapes on a day trip from Te Anau to the Milford Sound. The remote…
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$164.00
per adult
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21. Milford Sound Tour and Scenic Cruise from Queenstown Including Lunch

11
By Gray Line New Zealand
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Explore Milford Sound in comfort aboard our luxury coach on this full-day tour, including a Milford Sound cruise, from Queenstown…
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$179.00
per adult
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22. Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

27
By Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine…
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$612.00
per adult
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24. Half-Day Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Flight from Queenstown

116
By Air Milford
Adventure Tours
4 hours
This easy half-day tour of Milford Sound allows you to see and experience the best of Fiordland in a short time. With convenient…
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$549.00
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25. Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise with Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

25
By Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Cruises
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Journey in comfort on one of our low-emission coaches and take in incredible, panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound…
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$209.00
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28. Small Group, Award Winning, Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau

43
By Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
Lunch Cruises
6+ hours
Experience Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park on a full-day scenic tour from Te Anau that explores some of the South…
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$216.00
per adult
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30. Afternoon Te Anau Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht

83
By Fiordland Historic Cruises
Day Cruises
3 hours
Join this tour for an elegant cruise on the historic motor yacht "Faith" on Lake Te Anau. This relaxed 3-hour experience…
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  • Meg B
    1 contribution
    Review of: Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown
    Fantastic day at Milford Sound
    Fantastic trip today with Sinchan, really great commentary, fun stops along the way. Gorgeous scenery the whole day. 100% recommended.
    Written 17 August 2022
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  • Deanna72
    Renmark, South Australia44 contributions
    Review of: Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown
    Spectacular and stunning experience. Highly recommend.
    This was such a great experience. Andy the pilot made us feel safe and pointed out interesting things along the way. The views from the plane were incredible.
    Once we got to Milford we casually made our way to the marina where were were handed over to the cruise operators.
    The cruise was a great way to see the sound. We chose to stay outside and enjoyed the full experience in the open air. There was plenty to see the whole time, including the iconic waterfalls, dolphins and the stunning mountains. The operators gave us great information during the whole trip.
    The flight back to Queenstown was just as good as the way over.
    I highly recommend this tour.
    Our group was a family group with kids in their 20’s.
    Written 16 July 2022
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  • Angela J
    1 contribution
    Review of: Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown
    A perfect way to see Milford Sound
    I booked the coach/cruise/flight option. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best and the flight was cancelled but it didn’t matter. We had the best day visiting Milford Sound.
    The scenery on the drive there was spectacular. Our guide Andy was great - very knowledgeable providing history of the lands and wildlife. He also stopped at all the best places so we could get some photos. The cruise was amazing also. 2 hours of stunning sights in a very comfortable boat. Our scenic flight was cancelled in the afternoon due to strong winds. It wasn’t an issue as we had a spot on the coach (which was a great ride) to get back to Queenstown.
    Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone who wants an easy, relaxing day visiting Milford Sound. This was without a doubt the highlight of our trip to NZ.
    Written 14 August 2022
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  • Helen
    3 contributions
    Review of: Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau
    Good value
    I really enjoyed the trip from Te Anau. We stopped along the way for photos and there was so much to learn about the area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a glorious day.
    Written 12 August 2022
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  • Bianca
    1 contribution
    Review of: Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise with Picnic Lunch from Queenstown
    QUEENSTOWN TO MILFORD BY COACH
    The entire trip was awesome!!! The coach ride was reasonably comfortable despite the long drive. The coach driver was absolutely AMAZING!!! He definitely made the experience for me. He takes pride in connecting with the passengers and being his authentic self.
    Written 17 August 2022
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  • Carly H
    4 contributions
    Review of: Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour
    Good off season experience!
    The recent flood had striped many of the glow worms from the walls, but the caving and boat ride was still great in the off season. The kids loved it as did we.
    Written 24 July 2022
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  • JonOng80
    Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
    Review of: Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
    Cosy cruise with coffee/tea
    Rob was very friendly and we have a cosy cruise around Milford Sound. The pricing is also competitive and this is for people for prefer a smaller crowd rather than a bigger crowd on a bigger boat.
    Written 16 August 2022
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  • Madeline P
    1 contribution
    Review of: Milford Sound Coach Tour with Lunch from Queenstown
    Fantastic day out
    Beautiful scenery. Paul (the guide) was very knowledgeable on a broad range of topics (flora, fauna, geography, natural occurrences such as earthquakes and avalanches, adventure sports) and a safe driver. It was very comfortable and relaxing.
    Written 6 July 2022
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  • Limier
    Tokoroa, New Zealand64 contributions
    Review of: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
    Don’t be doubtful!
    We had a wonderful day out, starting with the cruise across Lake Manapouri, and the skipper’s repertoire of facts about the lake and power station. Followed by the coach trip from West Arm to Deep Cove, highlighted by the scenery and Beatles’ trivia as applicable to the project in the 1960s! Followed by the cruise along Doubtful Sound, with commentary. The scenery is wild, untouched, and magnificent. Enhanced by a number of temporary waterfalls resulting from the heavy rains the day before.
    We were able to approach the fur seal colony, and see a number of pups and adult seals. Regretfully no dolphins though.
    All in all we can thoroughly recommend this tour, it’s brilliant.
    Written 3 February 2022
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  • James G
    1 contribution
    Review of: Milford Sound Day Trip by Land, Sea and Air from Queenstown with Nature Cruise
    Just book it now!
    Worth every cent. Fabulous day. Thank you. The return flight detour via Sutherland falls was a bonus
    Written 21 April 2022
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  • Mohammad Al Falasi
    1 contribution
    Review of: Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
    Spectacular Air Trip to Milford Sound
    Air Milford is an outstanding and well experienced operator which maintain all safety measures that exceeded our expectation from a family paint of view.
    Great experience to Milford Sound via the air and I would definitely try it again and would highly recommend it. Special thanks to Capt Antony Sproull who went above & beyond towards making this experience most informative and unforgettable
    Written 15 August 2022
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  • craig williams
    Wellington, New Zealand2 contributions
    Review of: Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau
    Bucket list Trip
    fantastic trip the bus trip from Te Anau to Milford itself was a highlight passing huge
    snow covered mountains ,lakes and ever changing landscapes.
    Followed by a cruise through the majestic Milford sound
    This trip is a must do.
    Written 9 August 2022
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  • PamandsamTauranga
    Tauranga17 contributions
    Review of: Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise from Queenstown
    Awesome trip
    Super bus, great driver Jayden. Heaps of fun facts and local info. Gorgeous landscapes, loved the shock thing.
    Written 12 August 2022
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  • Aliza Hunter
    Auckland, New Zealand5 contributions
    Review of: Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly ex Queenstown
    Breathtaking Flight and Cruise
    We had family come twice and did it both times. We enjoyed this experience both times! The views and flight were amazing! Breathtaking! Our pilot, Will, was knowledgeable and funny! What a great way to see the sound without having to drive. Highly recommend!
    Written 25 July 2022
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  • Saffron W
    7 contributions
    Review of: Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
    Mitre Peak - the cruise company with experience
    Captain Nathan and 1st mate Olivia sure know their stuff! Seals, penguins, waterfalls and pirates!

    This cruise has it all!!
    Loved the personal touches on a smaller cruise, a real must do!

    Will be back.
    The Wild Bunch
    Napier, New Zealand
    Written 16 August 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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