Queenstown day tour

Milford Sound day tour

Travel from Queenstown into Fiordland for a Milford Sound cruise day planned and confirmed by ANZ.

Shared Small-Group

From NZD $369 per adult

Child: Price on request

Price applies to the coach, cruise and picnic lunch option below unless otherwise stated.

Scheduled options

Coach-cruise and fly-back products are priced separately. The coach price does not include a flight, and the fly-back price is not the standard coach product.

Shared Small-Group

Coach, cruise and picnic lunch

Thirteen-hour road journey from Queenstown with a Milford Sound cruise and picnic lunch. This option does not include a scenic flight.

From NZD $369 per adult

Child: Price on request

Price applies only to this itinerary.

Shared Small-Group

Premium fly-back experience

Ten-hour guided journey and Milford Sound cruise with a scenic flight return to Queenstown.

From NZD $898

Price applies only to this itinerary.

Private guided or chauffeur-driven Milford journey

Private pacing and vehicle style for a customised Milford Sound day.

Tailored quote

Your final quote is based on dates, group size, transport, accommodation and selected experiences.

Overview

Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s defining day journeys from Queenstown. ANZ helps you choose a suitable transfer and cruise style for your date, then confirms supplier spaces before you travel.

Highlights

  • Fiordland National Park scenery
  • Milford Sound cruise on the water
  • Queenstown pickup and return options
  • Consultant advice on weather contingency patterns

Detailed itinerary

Early morning — Queenstown departure

Pickup from your Queenstown accommodation or agreed point, then travel toward Te Anau and the Milford Road (timing depends on selected product).

Midday — Milford Sound cruise

Board your confirmed cruise for waterfall and cliff views along the sound.

Afternoon / evening — Return

Return to Queenstown by coach or scenic flight depending on the option confirmed on your quote.

Duration

Typically a long full day for road-based options; flight-inclusive styles can shorten total time. Your quote will state the operating window.

Pickup and drop-off

Queenstown hotels and central meeting points are commonly available. Confirm when you enquire.

Inclusions

  • Transfer style and Milford Sound cruise as listed for the selected option
  • Picnic lunch where stated on that option
  • Scenic flight only when the fly-back option is selected

Exclusions

  • Items not listed on the selected option
  • Optional upgrades and souvenirs
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Layered clothing for alpine and fiord weather
  • Motion-sickness medication if needed for coach or cruise
  • Camera and water bottle

Minimum-passenger conditions

Scheduled shared options that accept individual bookings are not subject to the four-person ANZ minimum. For private journeys, request to join a compatible departure when travelling with one to three people, or ask about a private option.

Cancellation and refunds

Weather can affect Fiordland operations. Read cancellation and refunds and the terms on your confirmed quote.

FAQs

Milford Sound questions

Coach or fly-back?

Both styles can be arranged as separate options with their own prices. Tell us your preference and travel date when you enquire.

Is Doubtful Sound similar?

Doubtful Sound is a different Fiordland day. See the Queenstown catalogue to enquire.

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