Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
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.
Options
Coach - Cruise - Coach
Picnic Lunch
Small bus and boat : Departing from Queenstown and experience a boutique cruise, designed for an immersive viewing experience.
Pickup included
What's included in Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
QueenstownPass-by Only
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.
Lake Wakatipu
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.
Devil's Staircase Lookout PointPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Water available & snacks provided
- Picnic Lunch - please note dietary requirement at time of booking
- Cruise Entry
- Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (listed locations only)
- Picnic lunch for infants (0 - 3)
- Child safety car seat available for NZ$20 (notify 24 hours prior to tour)
- Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- Enjoy the convenience of pick-ups from selected hotels. If your location isn’t listed, simply choose the nearest available option & meet us there! - Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance. - Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. To ensure a timely departure, we recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early, as we are unable to wait for late guests. - To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minutes prior to pickup time.
Meeting / End Points
- PICKUP TIMES: 6:30am for our 6:30am departure 7:00am for our 7:00am departure If your accommodation is yet to be confirmed, we recommend selecting The Station - Home of Adventure for now. You can update this later if needed!
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Ticket Redemption
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
