Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise & Picnic Lunch

From NZD$374

4.9

(3218 reviews)

Departs from: Queenstown

Duration: 13 hours

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New Zealand's most iconic road trip starts right here in Queenstown. Wind past the shores of Lake Wakatipu, through the dramatic Devil's Staircase, and deep into Fiordland National Park on a full-day small group adventure to Milford Sound. With a passionate local guide, a boutique cruise on the fiord and a picnic lunch included, this is the definitive way to experience one of the world's great natural wonders without any of the stress of driving it yourself.

Itinerary

Why you’ll love this

The legendary Queenstown to Milford Sound drive, one of the world's great road trips, guided by someone who knows every story

13 hours of scenery, stops, and storytelling. From Lake Wakatipu to Mitre Peak

Cruise Milford Sound on a boutique boat with smaller numbers and a knowledgeable crew

Picnic lunch, snacks and refreshments included so you can just enjoy the ride

Witness the sheer vertical cliffs and thunderous waterfalls of Milford Sound - nature like you’ve never seen before.

Travel through Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of untamed beauty.

What's Included

Fully guided small-group tour with our famously passionate guides

Delicious picnic lunch, with water and snacks available

Comfortable, luxury, modern minibus

Boutique Milford Sound cruise

Multiple scenic stops and photo opportunities

Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs from Queenstown

Optional Extras

One-way plane flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown

One-way helicopter flight from Milford to Queenstown

Please note

Flights are always 'On Request' until confirmed with our partner airline. If our regular flight operator is unavailable, we may be able to arrange an alternative operator; however, this could be at an additional cost.

Individual and total weight restrictions apply to specific aircraft and flights, as above

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

3/21/2026

Milford Sound

The best day ever! We were picked up near our hotel and driven through absolutely stunning countryside with several stops along the way for photos, restrooms, coffe breaks. A delicious box lunch was served. We were able to get out and walk around several times. The Milford Sound trip was excellent. We boated out to the end of the sound at the edge of the Tasman Sea. The mountains are beautiful. Our guide shared interesting information about the countryside as we travelled through the region.

rickhB479ZY

3/21/2026

Great trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown!

Very effective way to get down to Milford Sound, and yet see some great sites along the way. Abby was a spectacular driver and host for us for the day!

Journey815754

3/20/2026

Fantastic Milford Sound tour with great guide

We had an amazing experience with Cheeky Kiwi on the Milford Sound tour. Our driver Raghav was excellent — very friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole trip enjoyable. There were multiple photo stops along the way, which made the journey just as beautiful as the destination. The lunch box was a good portion and well prepared. Unfortunately our return flight was cancelled due to strong wind, but the team handled it professionally and we received a refund without any issues. Overall a fantastic experience and highly recommended.

Craig Walsh

3/20/2026

Exceeds expectations

Tour guide Andy was incredible in all the different info he provided. He spoke about flora, fauna, history, culture, geography, geology, weather, climate, all the while driving us safely on the trip. He also provided plethora of recommendations for restaurants, places to visit and things to do.

clay m

3/19/2026

Highlight of my trip

I had an amazing trip to Milford sound with cheeky kiwi! I was a solo traveller and the group size was lovely and welcoming. Our tour guide Glen was the best too. He told great stories along the way, and kept the atmosphere fun with good music and jokes. Not to mention the views were spectacular. Highlight of my trip so far!

Liz K

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