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Every Milford Sound Tour, Compared
One page per tour under the operator's own title, with the booking platform's price, rating and review count, and where each one starts: a Queenstown or Te Anau pickup, the cruise terminal at Milford Sound, or the airport for the flights. Prices read from the booking platform in October 2026.
From Queenstown Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour
A glass-roofed coach day from the InterCity bus stop in Queenstown with a driver guide and free WiFi, stops at Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek, and a 1 hour 45 minute catamaran cruise.
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour
A glass-roof coach day from the RealNZ Visitor Centre on Queenstown's Steamer Wharf, with a Te Anau break and photo stops on the Milford Road, then a 2-hour nature cruise; food is sold on board.
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach
A glass-roofed coach day with hotel pickup in Queenstown, live and app commentary, stops at the Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes, a 2-hour cruise, tea and coffee, and lunch if you select it.
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Flight
Mitre Peak Cruises' day from Queenstown: by van along the Milford Road with stops at Mirror Lakes and Knobs Flat, a two-hour cruise, a picnic lunch, then a 40-minute flight back to Queenstown.
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Nature Cruise
Air Milford's day from Queenstown in a 12-seat Cessna: a pre-flight map briefing, flights out and back on different routes, a 1 hour 45 minute small-boat cruise, morning tea and central hotel pickup.
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat
A fly-cruise-fly day from Queenstown: about 40 minutes each way by small plane over Fiordland, a two-hour cruise on Milford Sound, hot drinks on board and a return transfer to your accommodation.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise
A coach day from central Te Anau with live commentary from drivers and skippers, photo stops and short walks in Fiordland National Park, a cruise on Milford Sound and a picnic lunch on board.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks
A small-group day from central Te Anau accommodation with a nature driver-guide: a two-hour small-boat cruise to the Tasman Sea, short walks of 5 to 30 minutes in Fiordland National Park and a picnic lunch.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise & Track Walk by Coach
Coach from the Fiordland DOC Visitor Centre in Te Anau to Milford Sound, a nature cruise, a transfer to the water taxi at Deepwater Basin and a self-guided 11 km return walk on the Milford Track.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip
A glass-roof coach day from the RealNZ Visitor Centre in Te Anau, with stops at the Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek, and a choice of a 1 hour 40 minute or a 2-hour cruise.
Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Air Milford's one-hour scenic flight from Queenstown, with central hotel pickup: over Milford Sound via Mt Aspiring and past the Rob Roy, Bonar, Dart, Volta and Donne glaciers, with no landing or cruise.
Milford Sound Extended Helicopter Flight & 3 Landings
A 2.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown with bus transfers and three landings: Milford Sound, a West Coast beach on the Tasman Sea, and a glacier or alpine site on the way back.
Milford Sound Full-Day Flight & Cruise from Queenstown
Glenorchy Air's flight and cruise from Queenstown, with hotel pickup: 30-40 minute flights over Mount Aspiring National Park, a walk through beech forest and a Southern Discoveries cruise on the fiord.
Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter Flight with Landing
A two-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown with bus transfers: a landing in Milford Sound for a short walk and the Mitre Peak photo, then a glacier or alpine landing in Fiordland.
Milford Sound: 1.5-Hour Helicopter Tour with Two Landings
A 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown with hotel pickup: 15 minutes on the ground at Milford Sound, a landing at a remote alpine site, and pilot commentary, with conservation fees included.
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
A two-hour small boat cruise from the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal down the 16 km fiord past Mitre Peak to St Annes Point, close to Stirling Falls, with skipper commentary and free tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
A small-boat cruise of 1 hour 45 minutes from the Cruise Milford counter in the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, under Fairy Falls and out to the Tasman Sea, with coffee, tea and biscuits on board.
Milford Sound: Classic and Signature Cruises
A RealNZ cruise from Milford Sound in two styles: the 1 hour 40 Classic with app commentary in nine languages, or the 2-hour Signature with live guides and a licensed bar on board.
Milford Sound: Nature Cruise - Grand Views & Optional Lunch
A nature cruise of up to two hours from the Milford Sound Visitor Centre on a catamaran with a top deck, past Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls, with tea and coffee and an optional picnic or buffet lunch.
Milford Sound: Nature Cruise & Milford Track Walk
A self-guided day at Milford Sound: a 10-minute boat from Deepwater Basin to Sandfly Point, an 11 km return walk on the Milford Track and a nature cruise, walking first or cruising first.
Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran
A 105-minute nature cruise from the Pure Milford counter at the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal on a three-level catamaran with large windows, outdoor decks, live commentary and HD camera screens inside.
Milford Sound: Overnight Cruise with Water Activities
A 17-hour overnight cruise on the Milford Mariner from the Milford Sound wharf: kayak or tender boat outing with a nature guide, buffet dinner, a private ensuite cabin and continental breakfast.
Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Cruise with Canape Lunch
A 2 hour 15 minute premium cruise on RealNZ's MV Sinbad from the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal, with capacity capped at 50%, allocated seating, a champagne arrival and local canapes.
Milford Sound: Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk
A water taxi from the Deepwater Basin boat ramp in Milford Sound to the Milford Track, then a flat, self-guided walk to Giant Gate Falls and back. No cruise, transport to Milford, food or drinks.
Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip
A full day by coach from central Queenstown or Te Anau, with photo stops and short walks, then a cruise along Milford Sound with three viewing decks, free tea and lunch included.
Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Helicopter Alpine Tour
A heli-cruise from Queenstown with coach transfers: a helicopter flight over Fiordland National Park, a scenic cruise on Milford Sound, and a glacier or alpine landing on the way back.
Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Scenic Flight
True South Flights from Queenstown, with central pickup or free all-day parking: two 40-minute flights with a window seat each and a 1 hour 45 minute catamaran cruise on Milford Sound.
Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise with Helicopter Transfer
A heli-cruise with hotel pickup in Queenstown or Frankton: about 40 minutes' flying each way, a two-hour cruise on Milford Sound, and a remote alpine landing before the flight home.
Queenstown: Milford Sound Small-Group Tour with Cruise & Lunch
A small-group day with pickup at Queenstown hotels and a local guide, stops at Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn and the Hollyford River, a 1.5-hour cruise on a smaller boat and a picnic lunch.
Wanaka: Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Scenic Nature Cruise
Southern Alps Air's round trip from Wanaka Airport: a flight over Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring National Park, a cruise along Milford Sound, and the way home via the Dart Valley and Glenorchy.
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