Premium Milford Sound and Helicopter Tour

From NZD$1210

4.9

(198 reviews)

Departs from: Te Anau

Duration: 9 hours

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Starting in Te Anau, this unforgettable adventure combines the best of Fiordland’s land, sea, and sky. Travel through one of the world’s most scenic routes, cruise the awe-inspiring Milford Sound, and take to the skies on a spectacular helicopter flight back to Te Anau. With expert guides, curated stops, and breathtaking views from every angle, this small-group experience captures the true essence of New Zealand’s natural beauty.

Itinerary

Why you’ll love this

Travel through Fiordland National Park with expert local guides

Cruise the world-famous Milford Sound in comfort and style

See waterfalls, wildlife, and Mitre Peak up close on a boutique vessel

Return to Te Anau on a once-in-a-lifetime scenic helicopter flight

Enjoy a relaxed, small-group experience with curated photo stops and stories

What’s included

Scenic helicopter flight back to Te Anau

Boutique Milford Sound cruise

Tasty picnic lunch

Small-group bus tour from Te Anau

Expert guide commentary and curated scenic stops

Important Information for your helicopter flight

There is a weight limit of 130 kilograms / 286 pounds per person
It is important to note that the Milford Sound helicopter tour is very dependent on the weather. The decision to fly is made by our Heli tour partner on the day.
If the flight does not take place, you will remain with the main tour group in your vehicle and be refunded the helicopter portion of your day tour ticket immediately.
Fiordland weather is very changeable, and while it may seem sunny and fine in Milford Sound, the mountain ranges create their own systems of weather & wind that pilots must consider. Safety is our first priority
The return helicopter flight requires a minimum of 3 people to fly. We join with other tours to do our best to make the flight travel and most of the time this occurs.

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

1/13/2026

Amazing day at Milford Sound.

We had a wonderful day, were flawlessly taken care of, well fed and entertained. Joe, our driver/guide was friendly and easy to talk to.

Pioneer45535608960

1/12/2026

Must do!

Such an amazing day! The drive was beautiful and there were plenty of chances to stop and take pictures. Our guide/driver, Jacob was great. The provide lunch was also very good. The boat tour was also a success. Though it was windy, we were able to stay on the top deck and fully enjoy the whole experience. We opted to fly back which gave an unmatched view of the mountains and lakes. 10 out of 10 experience.

Kirsten H

1/5/2026

Absolutely Amazing Milford Sound Experience – A Must-Do from Queenstown

We had an absolutely amazing Milford Sound tour from Queenstown, and it was truly one of the highlights of our New Zealand trip. From start to finish, everything was extremely well organized and enjoyable. Our guide, Kristina (with a K), was fantastic — very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. She did an excellent job explaining all the scenic spots and landmarks along the way between Queenstown and Milford Sound, sharing interesting insights that made the journey both informative and enjoyable. The Mercedes 16 seater minibus was very comfortable, and the lunch provided was excellent, honestly one of the best lunches we’ve had on a guided tour. Even though it was a bright, sunny day, we were still lucky enough to see plenty of waterfalls, which made the scenery even more spectacular. The Milford Sound cruise itself was absolutely breathtaking and exceeded all expectations. On the return journey, we opted for the scenic flight experience, which was the perfect way to end the day — the views were incredible and truly unforgettable. Overall, this tour was outstanding and is a must-do for anyone visiting Queenstown. Highly recommended.

Anshuman V

12/29/2025

Milford Sound

Fabulous time! Tour guide was funny and informative. Great driver also. We would take this tour again. Tour appealed to all ages

Excursion44138239579

12/29/2025

Sheer beauty of Milford Sound

My husband and I really enjoyed our minibus/cruise/minibus tour of Milford Sound yesterday with Danny from Cheeky Kiwi Tours. From the moment that we were picked up in the morning, we knew we were in capable hands. The tour was so well-organized and Cheeky Kiwi had thought of everything to make our experience an enjoyable one- including squeegees to wipe the condensation from the minibus windows so we could see the scenery outside, to a really tasty picnic lunch catering for our dietary requirements. Danny made the tour itself a very relaxed experience. He demonstrated an extensive knowledge of the local area and of the local culture. Danny showed genuine interest in learning more about his guests and what had brought them to Queenstown. He delivered the tour in a professional and punctual manner with good-humour and an authentic appreciation of the magic of the South Island of NZ. Danny also tried his hardest to get us on a flight back to Queenstown once we were at Milford Sound (our previous flight had been cancelled). The scenery on the way to Milford is next level spectacular and awe-inspiring. We were allowed plenty of time to stop and really take in the scenery at each of the photo spots. We were blessed with sunshine and blue skies which made our cruise in the fjord a really enjoyable experience. Danny also played scenery-appropriate music at different stages of the tour which added to the whole experience. Thank you to Danny and Cheeky Kiwi Tours for a memorable experience. Liza and Brendan

LK James

12/21/2025

Milford Sound

Hanna and Andy were such amazing tour guides and made the experience so wonderful! Both were so knowledgeable about the land, the history, and the wildlife, and we were able to learn so much about New Zealand on this tour.

Greg B

12/21/2025

See New Zealand by van and plane!

Was able to see the beauty of SouiNee Zealand by automobile and plane. Both drivers were excellent at explaining what we were seeing and offering us breaks to use facilities, stretch out legs and eat/drink. It was beautiful weather to top it off!

Joni S

12/19/2025

Organización

Estupendo. Muy bien organizado muy puntuales, los guias simpaticos y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las actividades espectaculares

Esmeralda B

12/18/2025

Just Do It! A Stunning Nature Experience

A fantastic experience! The best tour I've ever been on. We were in a small 16-seater bus and the tour guide (Shoe) was very warm, friendly and informative and clearly loves her job. We stopped at several very scenic places along the way which made the long trip to Milford interesting and not at all tiring. We were lucky enough to spot several native NZ birds at places we stopped at including a Kaka and a Kakapo. The Milford Sound boat tour was absolutely stunning and really enjoyable. We had a dry day but due to rain a couple of days earlier, there was still plenty of waterfalls. As the boat was small, it could get in close to the waterfalls which was a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and seals too. The weather was cold, but having a down jacket and a water and wind proof jacket on, plus a warm hat meant that I was still warm outside on the decks. I also had my bird watching binoculars with me which added to the whole amazing experience. The lunch provided was excellent and catered well for different diets. The flight back was awesome and really worth it. As the weather was clear, we had fabulous views of the mountain tops, glaciers, lakes and hills. The pilot was great with her commentary. All up, I found Cheeky Kiwi Travel a really excellent company to deal with. I'd booked with them through Viator. They were very quick at responding to my email questions and I really liked that they picked me up close to my accomodation and then after the flight they dropped me right back to where I was staying.

Ginarose

12/18/2025

Stunning views and a memorable trip

Had a wonderful trip to Milford Sound led by Dean from Cheeky Kiwi. It was such a memorable day. It was fascinating to learn about the natural landmarks during the drive to Milford Sound and also about the local wildlife. There was a good amount of toilet breaks too. The cruise was amazing - the scenes are simply breathtaking. We were fortunate to be able to fly back and I could t recommend it enough - the views from the skies were awesome! A highlight of our trip.

Analiese D

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