Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

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About the Activity

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions! Highlights: • Milford Sound Cruise • Fiordland National Park • Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel & Mitre Peak • Wildlife Spotting While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and little details that set our tours apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. Our tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses that are packed with extras, ensuring your comfort and safety.

13 hours

Pickup offered

Instant Confirmation

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Water available & snacks provided

Food and drink : Lunch. Picnic Lunch - please note dietary requirement at time of booking

Cruise Entry

Small Group & Fully Guided Tour

Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking

Child safety car seat available for NZ$20 (notify 24 hours prior to tour)

Picnic lunch for infants (0 - 3)

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Queenstown(Pass By)

Queenstown, New ZealandYour tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.View Location

Lake Wakatipu

Queenstown, New ZealandDeparting Queenstown we wind our way around Lake Wakatipu, with amazing views of ‘The Remarkables’ Mountain Range and the lake, stopping for photos is a must. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Devil's Staircase Lookout Point(Pass By)

2911 Kingston Road, Kingston, New Zealand, 9793Continuing around the lake we will pass through Devil’s Staircase. This elevated windy part of the road is famous for dramatic photos and setting the scene for the day to come. View Location

Lake Te Anau

, Te Anau, New ZealandAfter more amazing mountain, river and farmland views we arrive in Te Anau, home to Lake Te Anau, New Zealand’s second largest lake. While in this idyllic town we will stop for a break and maybe meet some of the local animals or wildlife. Continuing along the lake we stop at Te Anau Downs, the starting point for the Milford Track, to hear the stories and admire the views. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Eglinton Valley

Milford Sound, New ZealandLeaving Te Anau and entering Fiordland National Park we stop in Eglinton Valley. With views worthy of Lord of the Rings, this valley follows the path of an ancient glacier through Fiordland. One of the first major attractions as you enter the park, it really sets the scene for a journey that only get more impressive the deeper you get. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Mirror Lakes Walk

Milford Road,, New ZealandOur next stop on this epic adventure is Mirror Lakes for a short stroll to see the famous reflections of the Earl Mountains. Get the right day, take a good picture and no one with be able to tell which way is the right way up for the photo.10 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Lake Gunn

State Highway 94, New ZealandContinuing along the Milford Road we come across Lake Gunn. Named after a famous explorer and popular for fishing, often we will stop at Lake Gunn for some photos and to enjoy the peace. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

A short drive away we start passing the Hollyford River a gorgeous and powerful river full of large boulders and rapids. Feeding into the river at Falls Creek is the first of our extremely impressive waterfalls of the area, one of many to come.View Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

This is our central meeting point. If your accommodation is not yet booked, please select this location. View Location

End point

This is our central meeting point. If your accommodation is not yet booked, please select this location. View Location

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Pickups are from the below hotels only. If your hotel is not listed, please select your closest alternative and meet us there. If you are not sure where your closest alternative is, please contact us in advance so that we can advise you. If you have not yet booked a hotel then please select The Station (Home of Adventure) as your pickup location. You can update this once your hotel is booked by contacting us or amending your pickup directly through Viator. Note: our pickups begin 15 mins before tour start time so please check your confirmation for the exact pickup time from your chosen location as these will vary. Time of pick up : 6:30 AM tour / 07:30 AM tour Kamana Lakehouse 06:15 AM / 07:15 AM Mercure Queenstown 06:16 AM / 07:16 AM Heritage Hotel 06:17 AM / 07:17 AM Rydges Lakeland Resort QT Queenstown 06:20 AM / 07:20 AM Hotel St Moritz 06:21 AM / 07:21 AM Crowne Plaza 06:23 AM / 07:23 AM Novotel 06:27 AM / 07:27 AM Nomads Hostel 06:28 AM / 07:28 AM Flaming Kiwi Backpackers 06:26 AM / 07:26 AM Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel 06:25 AM / 07:25 AM Pinewood Lodge 06:24 AM / 07:24 AM The Station - Home of Adventure (default central pickup point) 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM LyLo Queenstown 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM Sofitel 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM Aspen Lodge Backpackers 06:31 AM / 07:31 AM Ramada Queenstown Central 06:34 AM / 07:34 AM Heartland Hotel 06:32 AM / 07:32 AM Scenic Suites 06:32 AM / 07:32 AM Holiday Inn Express 06:33 AM / 06:33 AM Millennium Hotel 06:36 AM / 07:36 AM Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront 06:35 AM / 07:35 AM Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Lakeview 06:37 AM / 07:37 AM Swiss Belsuites Pounamu 06:38 AM / 07:38 AM Oaks Shores Resort 06:39 AM / 07:39 AM The Rees 06:40 AM / 07:40 AM Holiday Inn Frankton Road (Bus stop on Frankton Road) 06:42 AM / 07:42 AM Sherwood Hotel (Bus stop on Frankton Road) 06:42 AM / 07:42 AM Frankton Bus Interchange (near Queenstown airport) 06:44 AM / 07:44 AM Wyndham Garden 06:45 AM / 07:45 AM
Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time

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Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children aged 7 years and below are required by law to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (See Exclusions) Please advise at time of booking.
Scenic flight weight restrictions are 116 KG
Scenic flights cannot be confirmed without full names and weights of all travellers
If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketHotel Pick ups start 15 mins before the tour time. Please check your pick up time in tour information to ensure you do not miss your pickup. You will be picked up in a 16 seater minibus with Cheeky Kiwi Travel sign-writing on it. Kamana Lakehouse 06:15 AM / 07:15 AM Mercure Queenstown 06:16 AM / 07:16 AM Heritage Hotel 06:17 AM / 07:17 AM Rydges Lakeland Resort QT Queenstown 06:20 AM / 07:20 AM Hotel St Moritz 06:21 AM / 07:21 AM Crowne Plaza 06:23 AM / 07:23 AM Novotel 06:27 AM / 07:27 AM Nomads Hostel 06:28 AM / 07:28 AM Flaming Kiwi Backpackers 06:26 AM / 07:26 AM Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel 06:25 AM / 07:25 AM Pinewood Lodge 06:24 AM / 07:24 AM The Station - Home of Adventure (default central pickup point) 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM LyLo Queenstown 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM Sofitel 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM Aspen Lodge Backpackers 06:31 AM / 07:31 AM Ramada Queenstown Central 06:34 AM / 07:34 AM Heartland Hotel 06:32 AM / 07:32 AM Scenic Suites 06:32 AM / 07:32 AM Holiday Inn Express 06:33 AM / 06:33 AM Millennium Hotel 06:36 AM / 07:36 AM Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront 06:35 AM / 07:35 AM Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Lakeview 06:37 AM / 07:37 AM Swiss Belsuites Pounamu 06:38 AM / 07:38 AM Oaks Shores Resort 06:39 AM / 07:39 AM The Rees 06:40 AM / 07:40 AM Holiday Inn Frankton Road (Bus stop on Frankton Road) 06:42 AM / 07:42 AM Sherwood Hotel (Bus stop on Frankton Road) 06:42 AM / 07:42 AM Frankton Bus Interchange (near Queenstown airport) 06:44 AM / 07:44 AM Wyndham Garden 06:45 AM / 07:45 AM Hilton Queenstown 06:46 AM / 07:46 AM

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.

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