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Te Anau to Queenstown with Milford Sound Cruise (One Way)

South Island

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Mist rolling through a mountain valley along Milford Road in Southland, New Zealand

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Start: Te Anau
Finish: Queenstown
Location: Te Anau
Travel Time: 10 hours

Te Anau to Queenstown with Boutique Milford Sound Cruise

This full-day tour connects Te Anau and Queenstown with a scenic journey through Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. Travel in a luxury Mercedes van with an experienced guide, stopping at photo-worthy spots like Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and the Hollyford River. A boutique cruise lets you get closer to waterfalls, Mitre Peak and local wildlife, all without the crowds.

Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch, expert commentary, and thoughtful extras to enhance your comfort. Stops at Pop’s View, the Devil’s Staircase, and Lake Wakatipu add more visual highlights to an already spectacular day. The journey ends in Queenstown, with hotel drop-off included.

Search icon Walking along Lake Te Anau lakefront in Southland New Zealand
Search icon Clear morning reflections at Mirror Lakes on the Milford Road in Southland, New Zealand
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Search icon Sunrise over Eglinton Valley on the Milford Road in Southland, New Zealand
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Search icon Calm morning reflection of Mitre Peak at Milford Sound Piopiotahi in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Search icon Dramatic view of Milford Sound with cloudy skies, lush vegetation, and towering peaks in Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand
Search icon Scenic view of Mitre Peak rising above the calm waters of Milford Sound surrounded by mist and mountains in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Search icon Parasailing on Lake Wakatipu with forested shoreline and The Remarkables in the background during summer in Queenstown
Search icon Aerial view over Queenstown with Lake Wakatipu and surrounding snow-covered peaks
  • Boutique Milford Sound Cruise
  • Fiordland National Park
  • Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel & Mitre Peak
  • Wildlife Spotting
  • Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
  • Cruise Entry
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Water available & snacks provided

Exclusions

  • Picnic lunch for infants (0-3)
  • Pickup from hotels not listed
  • Adult: 15 years +
  • Children: 4-14 years
  • Infants: Under 4 years
  • Outside 24 hours before travel: Full refund**
  • Within 24 hours before travel: No 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.*

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you’re welcome to bring luggage! Each guest can bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag on all tours.

If you need to bring extra luggage, no worries—it’s just $40 per additional item. Just make sure to arrange this with us ahead of your tour day.

Please note we can’t accommodate oversized items like bikes, surfboards, or pets.

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