Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
Description
Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres.
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Shaped like a lightening blot, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's third largest lake. You will be able to see views of the lake as you depart Queenstown.
Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages. Milford Sound is breathtaking in any weather. Cliffs rise high into the air from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards, some as high as 1000 metres. When it rains in Milford Sound (and it often does) those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect. See the mirror lakes of Earl Mountains
A chance to fill up your water bottles with incredibly fresh Glacier feed water
This is weather dependent, photo stop of valley tunnel
Discover this remote and beautiful Fiord with a day tour and cruise Including Lunch. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its remote atmosphere and rugged beauty. It is New Zealand’s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). In the early 1800s John Grono was the first European settler to land in the sound, which he named after Milford Haven in Wales.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(565)
Well worth the early start xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Ooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you felt the early start was well worth it. Milford Sound is a truly special destination, and we're so pleased you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate you choosing awesomeNZ and hope to welcome you back on another New Zealand adventure soon!
This was a great tour!! Bus driver was funny and knowledgeable. Cruise and scenery were amazing! Thanks!
Thank you for your fantastic review, Renee! We're so pleased you enjoyed your day to Milford Sound. It's great to hear our driver kept everyone entertained with their humour and local knowledge, and that the cruise and spectacular scenery made the trip so memorable. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another awesomeNZ adventure soon!
We had such a comfortable and amazing trip to Milford Sound. There were multiple stops along the way which showcased some stunning scenery! Our tour guide - Abhi was so knowledgeable and made our trip one to remember.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had such a comfortable and memorable journey to Milford Sound. We'll be sure to pass your kind feedback on to Abhi, who will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed his knowledge and commentary. Those scenic stops along the way are a highlight for many of our guests. We hope to see you again on another New Zealand adventure!
Amazing tour with Bus Driver/Tour Guide Abbi! Very Informative and knowledgeable about local history and the area! Bus was nice and clean and had plenty of scenic stops along the way to take photos!
Thank you for your recommendation, Kritman! We're delighted you had such an amazing day exploring Milford Sound. Abhi will be so pleased to hear you appreciated his informative commentary and local knowledge. It's also great to know you enjoyed the comfortable coach and the scenic photo stops along the journey. Thanks again, and we hope to welcome you back to New Zealand in the future!
Nice trip with great guidelines by the guide with precise and informative explanatioon. comfortable seating,
Thank you for your review, Vinod! We're pleased you enjoyed your Milford Sound tour and found your guide's commentary informative and engaging. It's also wonderful to hear you were comfortable throughout the journey. We appreciate you travelling with awesomeNZ and hope to see you again on another adventure.
Fantastic tour and such a smooth drive. Matt provided informative commentary and went over and above to stop the bus when the Kea bird was sighted. Great trip and highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review, Sarah! We're so pleased you enjoyed the journey to Milford Sound. Matt will be delighted to hear your kind feedback. Stopping to see a kea is always a special bonus, and we're glad he was able to make the most of that unexpected wildlife encounter. Thanks for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another awesomeNZ tour soon!
A long day but well worth it! Scenery is unbelievable! Boat ride very good, lots of waterfalls, saw some seals.
Thank you for your review, Raelene! Milford Sound certainly makes the early start and long day worthwhile. We're delighted you enjoyed the breathtaking scenery, waterfalls and even spotted some seals during the cruise. We appreciate you choosing awesomeNZ and hope to see you again for another unforgettable New Zealand experience!
Cruise experience is awful. No planning and no one to explain the activities. Cruise is dirty. Only driving was the which I like
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the cruise experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the planning, onboard communication, and cleanliness, and we will share this feedback with our cruise partners as we are always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the driving and the journey to Milford Sound. Our guides take great pride in sharing their local knowledge and helping guests make the most of the incredible scenery along the way. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Milford Sound despite the aspects of the experience that fell short.
Tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable. The picnic lunch was more like a school lunch (not what I expected but food wasn’t the main point). But overall very good.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your Milford Sound experience and that your guide made the journey memorable with their knowledge and commentary. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the picnic lunch. While the stunning scenery and Milford Sound experience are certainly the highlights of the day, we understand that lunch is an important part of the overall experience and will share your comments with the team for consideration. Thank you for travelling with awesomeNZ, and we're pleased to hear that overall you had a very good day. We hope to welcome you on another New Zealand adventure in the future!
Do it! The scenery is amazing and breathtaking. Matt our driver was friendly, informative and made it fun.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable Milford Sound experience. The scenery along the journey is truly spectacular, and we're delighted you were able to take in those breathtaking views. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Matt — we're pleased to hear his friendly approach, informative commentary, and sense of fun helped make your day even more memorable. Thank you for choosing awesomeNZ, and we hope to welcome you on another unforgettable New Zealand adventure soon!
