Price per person across the 52 options priced per person: NZ$ 143–NZ$ 2,145 (median NZ$ 397). With 100+ reviews: 34 of 54.
Of the 54 options: 53 with live guides in English, 52 with free cancellation, 43 with instant confirmation, 30 with hotel pickup, 47 kid-friendly, 5 private and 36 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Milford Sound Tours
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54 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
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Our pick ·-13% off its previous price
Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from QueenstownMilford Sound day trip from Queenstown with 1hr 45min cruise, picnic lunch & photo stops. Groups capped at 15, Mercedes van with WiFi. Around 13 hours door to door.Every day · 06:30, 07:30 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.90 (2,686 reviews)Duration: 13hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 365 per personView
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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly from Queenstown: Scenic Flight & FiordFly over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, cruise the fiord, and return by a different route. Includes hotel pickup, 2-hour cruise, and tea & coffee. Around 5 hours.Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:00 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.95 (2,269 reviews)Duration: 4h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 895 per personView
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Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from QueenstownSmall group tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with cruise and picnic lunch. Visit Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and Mitre Peak in Fiordland National Park.Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.93 (3,849 reviews)Duration: 13hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 369 per personView
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Milford Sound day tour: Fiordland cruise & scenic driveJoin a 9-hour guided tour from Te Anau along the Milford Road with 15 photo stops, then cruise Milford Sound to see waterfalls.Every day · 07:30 and 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.96 (1,333 reviews)Duration: 9h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 315 per personView
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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Cruise with Wildlife ViewsHear the thundering Bowen Falls, spot seals and dolphins, and cruise close to Mitre Peak on this 2-hour Milford Sound tour. Includes tea, coffee, and child-friendly options.Every day · 08:50, 11:10, 13:30 and 15:55 · All ages★ 4.83 (1,647 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 179 per personView
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Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise & Mitre Peak ViewsSmall-group Milford Sound cruise in Fiordland with wildlife, waterfalls & complimentary refreshments. Max 75 passengers, uncrowded experience, UNESCO World Heritage site.Every day · 8 start times, 06:30 to 14:45 · All ages★ 4.90 (3,271 reviews)Duration: 1h 45mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 189 per personView
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Milford Sound Day Trip from Te Anau: Cruise & WalksFull-day Milford Sound tour from Te Anau with small-group transport, 2-hour fjord cruise, guided walks and picnic lunch. Max 15 travelers, all fitness levels.Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 4★ 4.96 (799 reviews)Duration: 9hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 327 per personView
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Milford Sound Flight & Cruise from Queenstown: Window Seat & WildlifeFly over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound with guaranteed window seat, then cruise the fiord spotting fur seals and dolphins. Includes pilot commentary and refreshments.Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · All ages★ 4.96 (786 reviews)Duration: 4h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 849 per personView
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Travelers' pick ·Likely to sell out
Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown: Coach & CruiseFull-day coach and cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound with guided stops, lunch and two-hour fiord cruise. Around 12 hours, small groups.Every day · 05:45, 07:15, 08:15 and 09:35 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.70 (994 reviews)Duration: 12hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 275 per personView
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Milford Sound: Queenstown Flights & Fiord CruiseFly from Queenstown to Milford Sound with scenic flight, 2-hour cruise through Fiordland, and return flight. Includes hotel pickup and light refreshments. Half-day tour.Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 14:30 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.82 (415 reviews)Duration: 4h–5hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 856 per personView
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Excellent quality
Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te AnauStart in Te Anau, travel through Fiordland’s valleys and lakes, cruise Milford Sound with a local guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch, pickup included.Every day · 07:15 and 08:15 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.94 (1,006 reviews)Duration: 7hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 319 per personView
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with LunchFull-day Milford Sound tour from Queenstown: coach with glass roof, 2-hour nature cruise, Stirling Falls & Bowen Falls, lunch included. Round-trip transport provided.Every day · 07:00 · All ages★ 4.67 (689 reviews)Duration: 12h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 379 per personView
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Queenstown to Milford Sound: Full Day Cruise & Alpine DriveBoard at 7:45am for a coach tour to Te Anau with a 2-hour Milford Sound cruise, Milford Road stops, nature guide commentary, and return to Queenstown by evening.Every day · 06:45, 06:55 and 07:35 · All ages★ 4.72 (255 reviews)Duration: 10h–12hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 319 per personView
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Travelers' pick ·-18% off its previous price
Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown: Glacier Cliffs & WildlifeTwo-hour Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown with barista coffee, local food, and app commentary. Glacier-carved fiord, waterfalls, wildlife.Every day · 8 start times, 08:50 to 15:25 · All ages★ 4.67 (571 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 143 per personView
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Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown Cruise beneath fallsTake a full-day coach and cruise from Queenstown with a scenic 1hr 45min nature cruise, refreshments, and return transport for an unforgettable day out.Every day · 07:00 · All ages★ 4.74 (462 reviews)Duration: 12h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 247 per personView
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Travelers' pick ·Likely to sell out
Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown: Glass-roof coach tourFull-day Milford Sound tour from Queenstown with glass-roofed coach, local guide and cruise past Mitre Peak, including lunch.Every day · 07:20 · All ages★ 4.45 (720 reviews)Duration: 12h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 299 per personView
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Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight & Cruise with LunchFly over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, then cruise past Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Includes lunch, hotel pickup, and live pilot commentary. Small groups.Every day · 11:30 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.96 (712 reviews)Duration: 5hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 958 per personView
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Excellent quality
Milford Sound Day Trip: Scenic Cruise & Glass-Roof CoachHear waterfalls crash, spot mirror lakes, and cruise Milford Sound on a day trip from Queenstown with hotel pickup, lunch, and a local guide included.Every day · 07:20 · All ages★ 4.64 (573 reviews)Duration: 13hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 344 per personView
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Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise & Guided StopsFull-day guided tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound with a two-hour nature cruise, three optional walks, and reserved seating on the boat in small air-conditioned groups.Every day · 07:30 and 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.98 (421 reviews)Duration: 9hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 359 per personView
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Milford Sound Cruise: Waterfalls, Mitre Peak & Nature ViewsFeel the spray of Stirling Falls, watch Mitre Peak drift by, and sip hot tea on a Milford Sound cruise with live commentary and flexible lunch options.Every day · 7 start times, 10:30 to 15:45 · All ages★ 4.63 (407 reviews)Duration: 1h 45mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 179 per personView
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Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic FlightSmall group tour from Queenstown through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, with a nature cruise and scenic flight back over the Southern Alps.Every day · 06:30 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.92 (374 reviews)Duration: 10hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 995 per personView
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Best value
Milford Sound Cruise: Glacier Cliffs & Waterfalls 2-HourTwo-hour Milford Sound cruise through Fiordland with close views of Stirling Falls, Mitre Peak and fur seal colonies. Modern catamaran, café bar, all fitness levels welcome.Every day · 6 start times, 09:30 to 15:50 · All ages★ 4.73 (350 reviews)Duration: 1h 45mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 160 per personView
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Milford Sound tour from Queenstown: Cruise, flight & scenic driveSmall group day trip from Queenstown through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, with boutique cruise, scenic flight back.Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.89 (263 reviews)Duration: 9hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 914 per personView
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Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight & Cruise with Scenic Alpine ViewsScenic flight to Milford Sound from Queenstown with nature cruise through Fiordland. Includes hotel pickup, pilot commentary, reserved seating. Full day, small groups.Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.95 (217 reviews)Duration: 5hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 891 per personView
Compare 30 more options for Milford Sound Tours
From NZ$ 207 per person · 1 h to 6 days
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Milford Sound from Queenstown: 2-Hour Nature CruiseSmall group tour Queenstown to Milford Sound with reserved cruise seats, scenic stops, morning snack. Full day, air-conditioned vehicle.Every day · 07:15 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.96 (195 reviews)Duration: 12h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 397 per personView
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Milford Sound helicopter flight and cruise from QueenstownFly over Fiordland National Park and land on a glacier, then cruise Milford Sound past waterfalls and cliffs: hotel pickup and headsets included, weather permitting.Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.94 (205 reviews)Duration: 4hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 1,735 per personView
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Milford Sound Fly & Explore: Queenstown Scenic Flight & WalksScenic flight from Queenstown over Lake Wakatipu to Milford Sound with three guided walks, café stop, and return flight. Full day, small groups, all fitness levels.Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · All ages★ 4.98 (163 reviews)Duration: 4h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 719 per personView
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Milford Sound from Wanaka: Glacier flight & fiord cruiseFly from Wanaka to Milford Sound via national parks, then cruise the fiord. Includes flight, boat cruise, coffee. 4 hours. Departs 8:45am or 1:30pm.Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.82 (89 reviews)Duration: 4hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 859 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
Milford Sound small group cruise tour with picnic lunchSmall group tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with boutique cruise, nature guide and picnic lunch included.Every day · 06:45 · From age 7★ 4.94 (162 reviews)Duration: 13hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 415 per personView
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Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise IncludedStart your Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with a private Tesla ride, guided stops through Fiordland, and a 2-hour cruise: includes morning tea and pickup.Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (122 reviews)Duration: 7h–10hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 365 per personView
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Milford Sound coach and cruise from Te Anau with lunchCoach and catamaran cruise from Te Anau to Milford Sound with return transport, lunch, tea and coffee included.Every day · 10:00 · All ages★ 4.76 (150 reviews)Duration: 8h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 329 per personView
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Milford Sound cruise & coach tour from Te Anau: Glass-roof viewsFeel the wild beauty of Milford Sound on a glass-roof coach from Te Anau, walk Mirror Lakes, taste mountain water at Monkey Creek, and cruise with local guides.Every day · 10:15 · All ages★ 4.58 (144 reviews)Duration: 7h 45mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 229 per personView
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te AnauCoach and cruise tour from Te Anau through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound: drive past Mirror Lakes and Elginton Valley with your guide.Every day · 08:30, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:20 · All ages★ 4.50 (84 reviews)Duration: 7h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 230 per personView
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Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown & FiordlandScenic flight over Milford Sound from Queenstown with window seats, Mitre Peak & Stirling Falls views. Includes pickup, all fees. 1 hour flight.Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.98 (131 reviews)Duration: 1h 30mLive guide: EN · ZH✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 760 per personView
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Milford Sound Overnight Kayaking: Fiordland Jewel CruiseWake up to Mitre Peak views on a Milford Sound overnight cruise, with kayaking, chef-prepared meals, and a cozy cabin. Includes pickup options from Te Anau or Queenstown.Every day · No fixed time · From age 6★ 4.81 (135 reviews)Duration: 17h 30mLive guide: ENfrom NZ$ 1,449 per personView
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Milford Sound coach, cruise & flight from QueenstownCoach to Milford Sound, a cruise on the fiord, then fly back over Fiordland National Park to Queenstown: multiple ways to see the same landscape in one day.Wed, Sat and Sun · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 4.74 (77 reviews)Duration: 9hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 1,008 per personView
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Queenstown: Milford Sound Helicopter Flight & Glacier LandingQueenstown helicopter tour: 2-hour Milford Sound flight with glacier landing in Fiordland. Includes hotel pickup, headsets, and guide. Small groups.Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages★ 5.00 (69 reviews)Duration: 2hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 1,625 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
Milford Sound Day Trip: Glass Roof Small Group Tour & CruiseFeel the wild beauty of Milford Sound on a small group day trip from Queenstown, with glass-roof views, local guide, and nature cruise: lunch & pickup included.Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 5★ 4.80 (90 reviews)Duration: 13hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 439 per personView
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Milford Sound Overnight Cruise & Kayaking, FiordlandOvernight cruise on Milford Sound with private cabin, dinner, breakfast & kayaking. Anchor in Harrison Cove, cruise past Mitre Peak. Includes all meals & equipment.Every day except Wednesday and Friday · 16:00★ 4.72 (170 reviews)Duration: 2dLive guide: EN✓ Instant confirmation.from NZ$ 1,398 per groupView
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Excellent quality ·-20% off its previous price
Milford Sound tour from Te Anau: Premium coach and nature cruiseSeven hours from Te Anau to Milford Sound by premium coach with unobstructed views, then a 1 hour 45 minute catamaran cruise past Stirling and Bowen.Every day · 10:00 · All ages★ 4.71 (48 reviews)Duration: 7hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 207 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
Milford Sound scenic flight from Queenstown: Five glaciersFly from Queenstown over five major glaciers in Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, with hotel pickup included and a pilot's live commentary.Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.92 (62 reviews)Duration: 1hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 655 per personView
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Milford Sound Flight: Mitre Peak & Glaciers TourFly over Milford Sound and Mitre Peak from Queenstown, seeing Bowen and Stirling Falls, ancient glaciers, and Fiordland's highest peaks on this scenic flight with pickup.Every day · 14:30 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.76 (46 reviews)Duration: 1h 15mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 559 per personView
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Excellent quality ·Likely to sell out
Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown: 2 Alpine LandingsHelicopter tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with 2 remote alpine landings, pilot commentary and hotel pickup included.Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:30 · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.91 (58 reviews)Duration: 1h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 1,431 per personView
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Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from QueenstownFly over the Southern Alps to a remote alpine peak, then cruise Milford Sound past rainforest slopes and waterfalls.Every day · 09:45 · Pickup available★ 4.95 (19 reviews)Duration: 4h✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 2,145 per personView
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Milford Sound scenic flight from Queenstown with landingFly over the Southern Alps from Queenstown to Milford Sound, land for two hours to walk the shoreline and view Bowen Falls, then return by air with hotel pickup.Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · All ages★ 5.00 (28 reviews)Duration: 5hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 768 per personView
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Queenstown to Milford Sound day trip: Cruise the fiordFull-day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with scenic cruise, stops at Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel, hotel pickup included, live English-speaking guide.Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages★ 4.88 (8 reviews)Duration: 8h–10hLive guide: EN · HI✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 699 per personView
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Milford Sound Day Tour: Fiordland Fjord & Alpine StopsFull-day Milford Sound tour from Queenstown with private transport, stops at Mirror Lakes Walk and Homer Tunnel, and return by 8 pm. Cruise booking arranged separately.Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (2 reviews)Duration: 13hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 1,750 per groupView
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Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Mt Cook & Milford SoundPrivate 6-day tour from Christchurch through Mt Cook and Milford Sound to Queenstown with your own guide, flexible stops, and transport included.Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · Up to age 70★ 4.67 (3 reviews)Duration: 6dLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 2,000 per personView
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Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau: Small Group, Priority BoardingSmall-group tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a 12-seat glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, with priority boarding, the Captain's VIP Lounge.Every day · 10:00 · From age 5★ 5.00 (1 review)Duration: 8hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 449 per personView
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Private Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with CruiseYou ride through Fiordland from Queenstown with a private guide, stop at Mirror Lakes and Lake Te Anau, then cruise Milford Sound past Mitre Peak.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (1 review)Duration: 12hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 1,625 per personView
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Milford Sound cruise and farm visit from Te AnauDay tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound with cruise, farm visit and afternoon tea, all transport and commentary included on a premium coach.Every day · 08:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (1 review)Duration: 8h 15mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 340 per personView
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Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound: Cruise & LunchTe Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound: drive through Fiordland National Park, pass Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel, then cruise Milford Sound with guide and lunch.Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · All ages★ 5.00 (1 review)Duration: 10hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 369 per personView
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Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Hike from Te AnauCruise Milford Sound spotting seals and dolphins, then hike 11km to Giant Gate Falls on the Milford Track in one day from Te Anau with coach transfers.Every day · 08:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (1 review)Duration: 11hLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 395 per personView
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Milford Sound to Te Anau: Helicopter Flight & Doubtful SoundHelicopter flight from Milford Sound over Doubtful Sound & Lake Manapouri to Te Anau. Remote landings, live commentary, ground transport included.Every day · No fixed time · All agesDuration: 2h 30mLive guide: EN✓ Free cancellation.from NZ$ 1,995 per personView