Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau Discount Tickets

4.7
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 246 reviews |

Get your discount tickets for the Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown, save up to 9% !

Overview

Sit back, relax and let us host your full day Southland adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular drives in a modern glass‑roof coach, travelling along the shores of Lake Whakatipu through countryside to Te Anau. After a refreshing café stop, continue along the dramatic alpine Milford Road, with photo stops and short walks along the way. Step aboard our unique, character-rich vessels for a 2‑hour Milford Sound cruise to the Tasman Sea and admire waterfalls, wildlife and towering mountains. Experienced skippers tailor each cruise to the day’s conditions and wildlife sightings, while specialist nature guides provide live commentary. Spacious vessels feature large windows and open viewing decks for uninterrupted views, and you feel the spray of waterfalls. Bring your own lunch or purchase locally curated food and drinks, including wine, craft beer and barista coffee, on board. After the cruise, return by coach to Queenstown

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

RealNZ Queenstown, Please arrive 30 minutes before scheduled departure time. Please contact our customer service team if you wish to organise a pick-up from a bus stop close to your hotel/accommodation.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-WRITTEN

Korean-AUDIO

Korean-WRITTEN

Japanese-AUDIO

Japanese-WRITTEN

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

French-AUDIO

French-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Milford Sound
RealNZ brings you closer to Piopiotahi Milford Sound's magic amidst colossal landscapes and cascading waterfalls on a 2-hour cruise. Travel out to the Tasman Sea and pass by the world-renowned Mitre Peak. An onboard nature specialist will provide insightful commentary about the Fiord and be on the lookout for dolphins, penguins and fur seals. • Glass-roofed coach transport from Queenstown or Te Anau • 2-hour cruise of the UNESCO-listed fiord • Cabinet food and barista coffee available to purchase onboard • Unparalleled views from our outdoor decks and indoor lounge • Discover Milford’s towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest

Inclusion

Scenic Photo Stops

Live Commentary from Local Nature Guide

2 Hour Nature Cruise

All Fees and Taxes

In-vehicle air conditioning

Milford App - Audio & Written guides in multiple languages. Downloadable before travel

Exclusion

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Lunch (Cabinet food available to purchase)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Piopiotahi Milford Sound is in an area with inherent natural risk, including potential earthquakes and landslide-induced tsunami. Know before you go: realnz.com/en/plan/natural-hazard

Supplied by RealNZ

Reviews

4.7

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 246 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
204
4 stars
27
3 stars
8
2 stars
3
1 stars
4

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