Milford Track Transport from queenstown

Book our new special departures from Queenstown at 8am & 10:30am. Choose 8am to meet your Milford boat departing Te Anau Downs at 11:30am!! 

One of only ten Great Walks in New Zealand, the Milford Track is perhaps the most famous of them all.

The track traverses some of the most beautiful scenery in Fiordland, making it a bucket list adventure for many.

A number of strategically placed Department of Conservation huts can be found right across the Milford Track.  Please be sure to book these separately from your track transport.

However you would like to travel to the start of the Milford Track from Queenstown, we have you covered.

All of our transport packages include two water taxi rides (both at the start of the track and the end).  These are combined with comfortable minibus transport, a car relocation service and/or a scenic flight, providing you with an all-inclusive transport solution.

Milford Track Transport Package from Queenstown, Return by Minibus

Depart:

Board your small-group minibus transport, departing Queenstown 8 or 10:30am.  Enjoy expert commentary and a number of carefully planned stops, before boarding your water taxi from Te Anau Downs.  Disembark at Glade Wharf to begin your Milford Track adventure, where you will be the first on the track. Speacial 8am Queenstown departure to meet your Milford boat leaving Te Anau Downs 11:30am! beat the crowds!

Return:

Hop on your return water taxi, departing Sandfly Point between 1 and 2 pm, before boarding our minibus at 2.30 pm.  Arrive back in Queenstown at approximately 7 pm, ready for rest and relaxation after your big hike.

This transport package is the complete solution – from start to finish, we will take care of you.

 

Milford Track Transport Package from Queenstown, Return by Car (Car Relocation)

Depart:

Your Great Walk adventure starts by driving to Te Anau Downs, in the comfort of your own car.  You will then catch your pre-booked water taxi at 11:30am or 2pm to Glade Wharf. Choose our 11:30am departure and beat the crowds.

Return:

As you walk the Milford Track, your car will be relocated, ready and waiting for you to complete your tramp.  Upon finishing your walk, you will be collected by water taxi and dropped off in Milford Sound.  From there, you will drive your car to your next destination – Queenstown, Te Anau, Invercargill – the choice is yours.

Additional information:

A flat fee of $299 is added for each car that needs relocation – this must be booked in the ‘optional extras’ page during the booking process.  If this is not selected, car relocation services will not be provided.  Car relocation is booked based on your walk taking four days, should you wish to request another timeframe, please let us know.

Tickets for the water taxi are sold on a per-person basis – the total cost of your transport will be displayed on the next page.

Milford Track Transport Package from Queenstown, including a Return Scenic Flight

Depart:

Board your small-group minibus transport, departing Queenstown at 8am or 10:30am.  Enjoy expert commentary and a number of carefully planned stops, before boarding your water taxi from Te Anau Downs.  Disembark at Glade Wharf to begin your Milford Track adventure. Join the Speacial 8am Queenstown departure to meet boat leaving Te Anau Downs 11:30am & beat the crowds!

Return:

Hop on your return water taxi, departing Sandfly Point between 1 and 2 pm, before boarding your 35-minute scenic flight back to Queenstown.

Note:

All scenic flights are weather dependant.  Should your flight be cancelled, you will be transported back to Queenstown via minibus and the price difference between the flight and bus service will be refunded. 

Cheeky Kiwi – The Best!

My husband and I used Cheeky Kiwi for our transportation to and from the Milford Track from Queenstown. We had an amazing experience!

The times and pickup/drop-off locations were convenient and punctual, and the rides themselves were like their own mini-tours, which is such a bonus! Our drivers (Dave and Kreig) were super knowledgable about all the areas we were driving through, and gave us great insights and tips on the Milford Track and other tramps in the area. They even stopped at lookout points for photos along the way and still kept us on time. We would absolutely book with them again, and recommend them to anyone looking for a great value!
TripAdvisor Feedback, Dec 2021

Planning Your Great Walk

Prebook Your Transport and Accommodation

All accommodation on the Great Walks must be prebooked during the season – we ask you to do this before booking your track transport through us.

Transport also needs to be booked in advance, so once you have your huts locked in, make us your next stop.

Download the Great Hikes App

To help you plan your tramp, we recommend downloading the Great Hikes app.  This is free to download and use and, in our opinion, is indispensable on the trail.

It works well offline and makes use of GPS to let you know exactly where you are on your hike.  It helps you to plan your day (and your breaks) and allows you to check your progress in order to meet your transport at the other end.

The Cheeky Kiwi Travel Difference

When you’re talking on a Great Walk, you deserve the very best experience from start to end – that’s why you’ll want to book with us.

Not only do we transport our guests in luxurious fully-guided minibuses but we go out of our way to ensure all of the little details are considered. Our transport includes professional commentary and lots of local tips, making our transfers so much more than just a transport solution.

Our Milford Track transport packages also include tickets for two seperate water taxis.  These are essential to get you to and from the tramp.