Premium Milford Sound Tour with Cruise & Picnic Lunch

From NZD$374

4.9

(3043 reviews)

Departs from: Queenstown

Duration: 13 hours

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Discover one of New Zealand’s most legendary landscapes on a premium small-group day trip: journey into the heart of Fiordland National Park, cruise the majestic fjords of Milford Sound aboard a boutique boat, and relax with expert storytelling every step of the way. Travel in comfort, with a guide who knows this wild place inside out, and soak in moments you’ll remember forever.

Itinerary

Why you’ll love this trip

Cruise beside the majestic Mitre Peak, rising straight from the fiord’s calm waters and making for one of New Zealand’s most iconic views.

Scenic drive through Fiordland’s best stops: lakes, valleys, tunnels and epic panoramas.

Packed lunch, snacks and refreshments included, so you can just sit back and enjoy.

A guide who’s both deeply knowledgeable and cheekily entertaining, stories that bring the land to life.

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

2/6/2026

Wet and wild and so worth it

Woke up to a weather forecast of showers at 100%..."bummer," I said to my co-conspirator, wife. However, our tour guide, Andy was upbeat saying we would be in for a treat as the rain meant waterfalls during our journey. WOW, he was right! He later told us as he conversed with other guides at Milford that they too had never seen such a sight. So, take heart if the weather is wet. Intelligent, witty, and well-versed...Andy was exceptional. Additionally, the box lunch on this excursion was the best I have ever eaten. I can't say enough good things about the experience.

DnM D

2/6/2026

Exceptional tour.

Our driver and guide Raghav was an exceptionally knowledgeable young man, his knowledge of NZ culture and country was far superior to mine and I’m a Kiwi! . I was unwell and he was kind and thoughtful and an excellent driver. We would be very lucky to have him as a tour guide again. 11/10 Raghav, and The best stone skimmer 8! Brand new buses, everything provided.

255100SusieQ61

2/5/2026

Danny is the best tour guide

Danny was the best tour guide we’ve ever had! He was kind, funny, attentive, knowledgable, and had amazing music to accompany the amazing views. Loved the Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, Avatar, GOT songs, indie pop etc. He made the day go so smoothly and fast — didn’t feel like a drag! 10/10 review!!!

Kevin W

2/4/2026

360 degrees of sublime beauty

I travelled with Cheeky Kiwi to Milford Sound today and it was absolutely mind-blowing and sublime. Our tour guide Benny was super cool, honest, told good stories, and kept us on time. We stopped at several locations (6-7, I think?) on the way to Fiordland Nat'l Park for photo ops, including Te Anau Downs, Eglinton Valley, a gorgeous waterfall near Milford Sound, and more. There were also a couple of photo stops on the way back to Queenstown. Milford Sound is breathtaking, and the boat cruise was excellent. The boat we were on had two deck levels. We were able to stay inside and toasty warm, or brave the wind out front, or on the sides. There was AMPLE time for videos and photographs. A sweet tour guide offered to take my photo in front of a waterfall, since I was flying solo at the time. The lunch was fantastic too, and we could eat it wherever we wanted. There was free coffee on the cruise, which was also a bonus. You probably know all that from reading other people's reviews. Let me tell you something they don't say: Everything is 360 degrees of epic from start to finish. There is not one second of this tour that isn't lovely. Our tour had international guests from Hong Kong, Finland, Australia, Canada, and US (Texas). We were varied in age, and Benny made it easy and enjoyable for all of us. I can't recommend it enough. It's easily worth every penny be use it's just hours of nonstop heaven.

Chelsea P

2/4/2026

Wonderful tour. Very beautiful locations. Comfy van and great cruise.

Our guide Raghav was knowledgeable and funny. He took good care of us and was very friendly. We stopped at several beautiful locations. While the bus ride was long it was comfy with lots of good snacks and conversation. The vistas were awe inspiring. The tour was truly beautiful and grand.

Carlos Eli

2/4/2026

Wonderful day traveling to and enjoying Milford Sound.

Danny was an excellent tour guide and driver. Our tour to Milford Sound was so much fun and the scenery was out of this world! Danny took great care to make sure we were all attended to and had everything we needed. Danny had all the stories to tell and his Playlist was perfect at every stop. The drive doesn't feel long as Danny kept us entertained with playing games like a quiz of things we learned and movie soundtrack game. The cruise was excellent on a small boutique boat with free tea, coffee and cookies. The provided picnic lunch was yummy and we were able to get vegetarian. We really liked Danny, so friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Kia ora and thanks for a great day out!

Brett H

2/4/2026

10/10 highly recommend

Our Milford Sound Trip was an absolute highlight of our New Zealand travels. Faolán was a brilliant tour guide, who made sure everyone felt included and informed. It was clear he was passionate about the area and was very informative about local history, while having a funny edge that made the long journey feel short. The boat itself was fantastic, due it being a small vessel which insured no one was fighting for the perfect picture - there was even complimentary drinks!! Highly recommend to anyone! Thanks 🙏🏻

Catherine S

2/4/2026

Scenic Adventure, Amazing Guide, and Milford Wonders

I love Cheeky Kiwi! This was my second time using this tour service, and my group went to Milford Sound with Joseph. He is a wonderful guide—skilled at driving, attentive, and full of knowledge. Along the way, he pointed out highlights, shared fascinating stories behind the scenery before we reached Milford, and even introduced us to the local birds. It was such an awesome experience. To top it off, Joseph arranged a delicious picnic lunch for us, which made the day even more cool. The boat ride was also incredible—we got to see seals and dolphins along the way. Truly unforgettable! A must visit destination in the South Island and take a tour if you are not driving there.

Joy

2/3/2026

Beautiful scenery along the way in addition to the legendary Milford Sound. Excellent tour.

Wonderful guides full of information & anecdotes. The sun didn’t smile on us, so we missed out on the scenic flight return, but the Sound was stunning even in the mist.

Lynne S

2/3/2026

Great Tour Guide and Experience

It was great experience, beautiful and stunning views! Mary is very informative and friendly also a great story teller. We stopped at multiple nice view spots along the way to Milford Sound. The van was comfy and lots of drinks and snacks provided. Do remember to gear up for the weather and water fall and keep warm. Highly recommend the tour and trip!

Kate Z

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