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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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(888) 651-9785
13 hours (approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Travel from Queenstown to the much-loved UNESCO-listed Milford Sound. Your guide will ensure you make the most of your trip with commentary along the way—pointing out scenic viewpoints and areas where Lord of the Rings was filmed. Once you reach Milford Sound, you won’t have to worry about waiting in visitor lines as entrance tickets are included. Enjoy a Milford Sound Discovery Cruise where you’ll see stunning views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak. You’ll also have free time to explore the waterfalls of Lake Marian on foot.
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Milford Sound
- Ticket for Milford Sound Discovery Cruise included
- See views of filming sites from Lord of the Rings
- Travel between dispersed sites in a comfortable vehicle
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What's Included
Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
Cruise Entry
Lunch
Bottled water
Snacks
Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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 provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- OPERATED BY Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown ?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown ?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown ?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown ?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Awesome Tour
Austin_G
, Jun 2022
Amazing Milford Sound
Aric_L
, Jun 2022
Stunning Milford trip…
Manjima_S
, Jun 2022
Beautiful road trip, our driver was really a cheeky kiwi… loved the info on locations and the history…
Milford sound is spectacular… it’s truly an experience you cannot miss…
If the drive feels too long on the return leg, get your earphones out and listen to your playlist or a book..
1 traveler found this review helpful
Fantastic Experience
Ross_v
, Mar 2022
Had a fantastic day out, thoroughly recommend this very scenic and informative tour, our driver Dan was exceptionally knowledgeable in every aspect of the geological record within this region which brought a great perspective to the entire experience. Both the bus ride and the cruise offered some of the most dramatic scenery in the country, something I’ll never forget.
Dan (Tour Guide) is very...
IHTISABUL_I
, Feb 2022
Dan (Tour Guide) is very informative. He shows us all the good places and also help us to click good photos. Best wishes Dan
Awesome experience, guide...
Jackie_S
, Feb 2022
Awesome experience, guide was great and seemed to know lots of information about the area and made it really interesting Had the perfect day with the weather
The bus ride was...
Mildred_A
, Jan 2022
The bus ride was extremely long and then the ferry was also a good few hours. Wouldn’t recommend for those with motion sickness
Response from Host , Feb 2022
Kia ora Mildred, the day trip to Milford Sound is known to be a fairly long day on the road - we're sure you'll agree that it's beautiful every step of the way though.
We include a number of stops to allow our guests to stretch their legs and make the most of the region's natural beauty.
The length of the cruise is normally a real highlight for our guests as it provides plenty of time to see what makes Milford Sound so amazing.
Unfortunately it sounds like your motion sickness put a damper on the day - we're so sorry to hear.
Great experience
Pornpop_U
, Jun 2021
Small group better
Joan_R
, Feb 2021
A great small group tour. Unfortunately our bus driver Callum talked all the way to Milford and mostly about himself which was a little annoying. The smaller cruise boat was really great. The captain took us into extra places and even nosed the front in under a waterfall so we could fill a cup and drink fresh mountain water. Tea/coffee was available free the entire cruise.
4 seasons
Devar_P
, Jul 2020
The tour itself was amazing, Krieg the Aussie was a very knowledgeable guide and an excellent driver. He was helpful and entertaining and super patient. We had rain, snow, wind and sunshine all in one day. The views to and from the Milford Sounds was spectacular. There was lots of opportunities to take photos. Couple of suggested areas for improvement, we were out for atleast 12 hours of the day so the lunch pack was merely a snack and not suitable for such a long trip. If you including lunch then provide a descent lunch not a $5 sandwich and chips. Secondly the stop at Te Anu was exceptionally expensive. I have never paid $6.50 for a pie ever! This is the only stop for food on the tour so it should be affordable. Overall the tour was still great.
A tour that you must do!!!
Priscila_G
, Jan 2020
Milford Sound Extravaganza
261kinah
, Jan 2020
Excellent Tour Guide
william_p
, Jan 2020
Fantastic
winnie_W
, Dec 2019
Amazing tour and guide
Sb01211931
, Oct 2019
Callum was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. He drove with care and took time to answer any questions we had. Made sure to take pics of us and we never felt rushed. We highly recommend this tour and Callum!! The boat crew was also amazing and knowledgeable! Thank you from Karen and Amy
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