Tour HighlightsTravel in comfort aboard a premium Mercedes SprinterIntimate small group experience with a maximum of 16 guestsPhoto stops and short walks along the iconic Milford RoadExpert local guide providing stories, insights, and commentary2-hour small-boat nature cruise through dramatic Milford SoundScenic 40-minute helicopter flight back to QueenstownFree onboard Wi-Fi to stay connected.Tuck into an included packed picnic lunch Please noteThe flight is subject to availability through our third party providers and requires a minimum of 4pax to operate. As well, the flight is weather dependent, and in the case of bad weather, you will receive a partial refund and return via road by 6:00pm.

Milford Sound Scenic Tour, Cruise & Helicopter

South Island

Altitude Tours

from

NZ$1679

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Helicopter flying near the summit of Aoraki/Mount Cook with clear blue skies

Experiences

Helicopter Scenic Flights Cruises

Cruises

Nature & Wildlife

Family-friendly Tours

Day Tours

Small Group Tours

South Island

Start: Queenstown

Locations: Queenstown, Te Anau

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 10 hours

Milford Cruise with Return by Helicopter

Milford Sound’s world-famous landscapes await on this all-in-one small group adventure by road, water, and sky. Travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter, stopping for photos and short walks along the spectacular Milford Road. A small boat nature cruise gets you up close to waterfalls, cliffs, and wildlife in the fiord.

Complete your day with a scenic helicopter flight across the Southern Alps, soaring above glacial valleys and snow-capped peaks. Land on a remote alpine mountain for an unforgettable experience before flying back to Queenstown. A relaxed, premium way to explore New Zealand’s most iconic natural wonder.

Tour guests boarding a Milford Sound cruise boat at sunrise with Mitre Peak in the background

Clear reflection of Mitre Peak and surrounding mountains on calm Milford Sound waters

Driver's view of The Remarkables mountain range en route to Milford Sound

View from a boat sailing into Milford Sound with Mitre Peak rising ahead

Tour guests on the viewing deck of a Milford Sound cruise boat surrounded by cliffs and calm water

View from the cruise boat sailing through Milford Sound’s dramatic fiords

Small group tour guests posing by a premium van at a scenic stop on the way to Milford Sound

Travellers viewing Stirling Falls from a boat on Milford Sound

Small cruise boat gliding through Milford Sound with towering cliffs and a waterfall in the distance

Tour Highlights

Travel in comfort aboard a premium Mercedes Sprinter
Intimate small group experience with a maximum of 16 guests
Photo stops and short walks along the iconic Milford Road
Expert local guide providing stories, insights, and commentary
2-hour small-boat nature cruise through dramatic Milford Sound
Scenic 40-minute helicopter flight back to Queenstown
Free onboard Wi-Fi to stay connected.
Tuck into an included packed picnic lunch

Please note

The flight is subject to availability through our third party providers and requires a minimum of 4pax to operate. As well, the flight is weather dependent, and in the case of bad weather, you will receive a partial refund and return via road by 6:00pm.

More than 48 hours before travel: Full refund**
Within 48 hours of travel: No refund
48 hours to 6pm day prior to travel with CCP:

Cancellation & Change Protection (CCP) will protect you if you change your mind or need to cancel your booking for any reason, up until 6pm the day prior to departure. CCP allows you to change your tour date or put 100% of your tour value towards another experience with the tour operator. Want to cancel altogether? When you have CCP you can cancel your booking and claim a 75% refund.**

**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.