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Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions! Highlights: • Milford Sound Cruise • Fiordland National Park • Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel & Mitre Peak • Wildlife Spotting While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and little details that set our tours apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. Our tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses that are packed with extras, ensuring your comfort and safety.
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What makes Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown a unique experience ?
Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
Departing Queenstown we wind our way around Lake Wakatipu, with amazing views of ‘The Remarkables’ Mountain Range and the lake, stopping for photos is a must.
Continuing around the lake we will pass through Devil’s Staircase. This elevated windy part of the road is famous for dramatic photos and setting the scene for the day to come.
After more amazing mountain, river and farmland views we arrive in Te Anau, home to Lake Te Anau, New Zealand’s second largest lake. While in this idyllic town we will stop for a break and maybe meet some of the local animals or wildlife. Continuing along the lake we stop at Te Anau Downs, the starting point for the Milford Track, to hear the stories and admire the views.
Leaving Te Anau and entering Fiordland National Park we stop in Eglinton Valley. With views worthy of Lord of the Rings, this valley follows the path of an ancient glacier through Fiordland. One of the first major attractions as you enter the park, it really sets the scene for a journey that only get more impressive the deeper you get.
Our next stop on this epic adventure is Mirror Lakes for a short stroll to see the famous reflections of the Earl Mountains. Get the right day, take a good picture and no one with be able to tell which way is the right way up for the photo.
Continuing along the Milford Road we come across Lake Gunn. Named after a famous explorer and popular for fishing, often we will stop at Lake Gunn for some photos and to enjoy the peace.
A short drive away we start passing the Hollyford River a gorgeous and powerful river full of large boulders and rapids. Feeding into the river at Falls Creek is the first of our extremely impressive waterfalls of the area, one of many to come.
Climbing in altitude we go deeper into the Darran Mountains and these views require another stop to admire and take photos. We are also entering the area where Kea (the world’s largest alpine parrot) like to live. Start keeping an eye out for these large, cheeky and colourful birds that never fail to thrill and entertain when found.
To make our way back down towards the sea we enter the mind-blowing hand-built Homer Tunnel, hearing the incredible history and stories. Emerging from the tunnel the valley descends sharply towards Milford Sound and on a rainy-day hundreds of waterfalls cascading down the mountain side.
Following the valleys to the sea we arrive at Milford Sound where you will board your cruise with Cruise Milford (the No. 1 Cruise operator in Milford Sound on TripAdvisor).
While on the boat cruise you will be able to marvel at the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak, the iconic Milford Sound mountain, with its steep triangular peak rising high up above the reflective waters of the Milford Sound.
Next we pull over to admire the elevated amazing views of the divide in the Southern Alps, close to the start of the Routeburn Track. While here the guide will tell you the stories of ancient Maori explorers.
Sadly we must start to head back to Queenstown but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip and many stops and breaks along the way.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Children aged 7 years and below are required by law to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (See Exclusions) Please advise at time of booking.
- Scenic flight weight restrictions are 116 KG
- Scenic flights cannot be confirmed without full names and weights of all travellers
- If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Tour + Cruise (Pure Milford)
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Picnic Lunch
Small bus and boat : Our 7:30 departure from Queenstown partners with Pure Milford, designed for an immersive viewing experience.
Pickup included - Tour, Cruise Milford + Flight
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Cruise Milford & Return Flight: Full tour + cruise with Cruise Milford then return back to Queenstown on-board a scenic flight with Glenorchy Air.
Picnic Lunch
Boat : Cruise Milford Sound with the number 1 rated on Trip Advisor cruise boat Cruise Milford. Then a return flight to Queenstown.
Pickup included - Mitre Peak Cruise + flight
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Cruise & Return Flight: Full bus tour + cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises, then return to Queenstown via a scenic flight with 1 of our airline partners
Picnic Lunch
Boat: Our 7:30 departure from Queenstown partners with Mitre Peak Cruises, designed for an immersive viewing experience.
Pickup included - Tour + Cruise Milford
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Cruise with Cruise Milford : Full tour + cruise with Cruise Milford the No.1 rated cruise boat in Milford Sound on TripAdvisor.
Picnic Lunch
Cruise boat : Cruise with Cruise Milford the No.1 rated cruise boat in Milford Sound on TripAdvisor.
Pickup included - Pure Milford Cruise + Flight
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Cruise & Return Flight: Full bus tour + cruise with Pure Milford, then return to Queenstown via a scenic flight with 1 of our airline partners
Picnic Lunch
Small bus + Boat and plane: Our 7:30 departure from Queenstown partners with Pure Milford, designed for an immersive viewing experience.
Pickup included - Tour + Cruise (Mitre Peak)
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Picnic Lunch
Small bus and boat : Our 7:30 departure from Queenstown partners with Mitre Peak Cruises, designed for an immersive viewing experience.
Pickup included
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Water available & snacks provided
- Cruise Entry
- Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
- Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
- Child safety car seat available for NZ$20 (notify 24 hours prior to tour)
- Picnic lunch for infants (0 - 3)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Cheeky Kiwi Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Auckland.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1847 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Hotel Pick ups start 15 mins before the tour time. Please check your pick up time in tour information to ensure you do not miss your pickup. You will be picked up in a 16 seater minibus with Cheeky Kiwi Travel sign-writing on it. Kamana Lakehouse 06:15 AM / 07:15 AM Mercure Queenstown 06:16 AM / 07:16 AM Heritage Hotel 06:17 AM / 07:17 AM Rydges Lakeland Resort QT Queenstown 06:20 AM / 07:20 AM Hotel St Moritz 06:21 AM / 07:21 AM Crowne Plaza 06:23 AM / 07:23 AM Novotel 06:27 AM / 07:27 AM Nomads Hostel 06:28 AM / 07:28 AM Flaming Kiwi Backpackers 06:26 AM / 07:26 AM Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel 06:25 AM / 07:25 AM Pinewood Lodge 06:24 AM / 07:24 AM The Station - Home of Adventure (default central pickup point) 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM LyLo Queenstown 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM Sofitel 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM Aspen Lodge Backpackers 06:31 AM / 07:31 AM Ramada Queenstown Central 06:34 AM / 07:34 AM Heartland Hotel 06:32 AM / 07:32 AM Scenic Suites 06:32 AM / 07:32 AM Holiday Inn Express 06:33 AM / 06:33 AM Millennium Hotel 06:36 AM / 07:36 AM Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront 06:35 AM / 07:35 AM Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Lakeview 06:37 AM / 07:37 AM Swiss Belsuites Pounamu 06:38 AM / 07:38 AM Oaks Shores Resort 06:39 AM / 07:39 AM The Rees 06:40 AM / 07:40 AM Holiday Inn Frankton Road (Bus stop on Frankton Road) 06:42 AM / 07:42 AM Sherwood Hotel (Bus stop on Frankton Road) 06:42 AM / 07:42 AM Frankton Bus Interchange (near Queenstown airport) 06:44 AM / 07:44 AM Wyndham Garden 06:45 AM / 07:45 AM Hilton Queenstown 06:46 AM / 07:46 AM
