Milford Sound Queenstown South Island Tours

Premium Milford Sound Fly-Back Experience

From NZD$824

4.9

(190 reviews)

Departs from: Queenstown

Duration: 10 hours

Start Booking Now

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/Flying_over_Milford_Sound_Marina.jpg

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/4ccd2962b24a4000be7473c17ae228f6bigstock_Beautiful_Sunrise_In_Milford_S_244334872.jpg

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/b9f68ec10d0b443ba3b5e87ae909ada8Photo_17_07_19__11_08_30_AM.jpg

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/Flying_into_Milford_Sound.jpg

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/460a526156af46af9f37d12bec7e919bshutterstock_570901408.jpg

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/9fb198b763814eda883ddfd96a8216e0seals_milford_sound_215713_1920_cropped.jpg

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/shutterstock_792626506.jpg

https://img.rezdy.com/PRODUCT_IMAGE/90077/dd498bbbb3c6487682e87192a84ce5c9kea_up_close.jpg

Journey from Queenstown to the world-famous Milford Sound on this unforgettable fully guided small group day tour. Travel through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes, from the shores of Lake Wakatipu and the rugged Devil’s Staircase to Fiordland’s towering peaks and reflective lakes. Cruise the pristine waters of Milford Sound aboard Mitre Peak Cruises, the top-rated small boat experience, for close-up encounters with seals, waterfalls, and sheer rock cliffs. End the day in style with a breathtaking scenic flight back to Queenstown, taking in panoramic alpine views for the perfect finale to your adventure.

Why you’ll love this

Experience Fiordland’s most beautiful sights with multiple photo stops along the way

Cruise Milford Sound on a smaller, more personal boat with top-rated guides

Enjoy lunch surrounded by world-class scenery

Spot wildlife including New Zealand fur seals and cheeky alpine Kea

Return to Queenstown on a once-in-a-lifetime scenic flight over the Southern Alps

Itinerary

What’s included

Fully guided small group tour from Queenstown (maximum 16 guests)

Milford Sound Cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises

Scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown

Lunch, snacks, and bottled water

Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs (select locations)

Modern, comfortable 16-seater minibus with charging ports

Please note

Flights are always 'On Request' until confirmed with our partner airline. If our regular flight operator is unavailable, we may be able to arrange an alternative operator; however, this could be at an additional cost.

Individual and total weight restrictions apply to specific aircraft and flights, as above

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

12/29/2025

Milford Sound

Fabulous time! Tour guide was funny and informative. Great driver also. We would take this tour again. Tour appealed to all ages

Excursion44138239579

12/29/2025

Sheer beauty of Milford Sound

My husband and I really enjoyed our minibus/cruise/minibus tour of Milford Sound yesterday with Danny from Cheeky Kiwi Tours. From the moment that we were picked up in the morning, we knew we were in capable hands. The tour was so well-organized and Cheeky Kiwi had thought of everything to make our experience an enjoyable one- including squeegees to wipe the condensation from the minibus windows so we could see the scenery outside, to a really tasty picnic lunch catering for our dietary requirements. Danny made the tour itself a very relaxed experience. He demonstrated an extensive knowledge of the local area and of the local culture. Danny showed genuine interest in learning more about his guests and what had brought them to Queenstown. He delivered the tour in a professional and punctual manner with good-humour and an authentic appreciation of the magic of the South Island of NZ. Danny also tried his hardest to get us on a flight back to Queenstown once we were at Milford Sound (our previous flight had been cancelled). The scenery on the way to Milford is next level spectacular and awe-inspiring. We were allowed plenty of time to stop and really take in the scenery at each of the photo spots. We were blessed with sunshine and blue skies which made our cruise in the fjord a really enjoyable experience. Danny also played scenery-appropriate music at different stages of the tour which added to the whole experience. Thank you to Danny and Cheeky Kiwi Tours for a memorable experience. Liza and Brendan

LK James

12/23/2025

Great experience

Tutor guide was Raghav. Extremely polite and helpful. Well aware of the facts and gave us lot of info enroute. We made so many stops so we could maximise on sightseeing. It made the overall experience memorable for us. Unfortunately our return flight got cancelled due to bad weather but then an amazing experience over all.

Rach_p2486

12/21/2025

Milford Sound

Hanna and Andy were such amazing tour guides and made the experience so wonderful! Both were so knowledgeable about the land, the history, and the wildlife, and we were able to learn so much about New Zealand on this tour.

Greg B

12/21/2025

See New Zealand by van and plane!

Was able to see the beauty of SouiNee Zealand by automobile and plane. Both drivers were excellent at explaining what we were seeing and offering us breaks to use facilities, stretch out legs and eat/drink. It was beautiful weather to top it off!

Joni S

12/19/2025

Organización

Estupendo. Muy bien organizado muy puntuales, los guias simpaticos y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Las actividades espectaculares

Esmeralda B

12/18/2025

Just Do It! A Stunning Nature Experience

A fantastic experience! The best tour I've ever been on. We were in a small 16-seater bus and the tour guide (Shoe) was very warm, friendly and informative and clearly loves her job. We stopped at several very scenic places along the way which made the long trip to Milford interesting and not at all tiring. We were lucky enough to spot several native NZ birds at places we stopped at including a Kaka and a Kakapo. The Milford Sound boat tour was absolutely stunning and really enjoyable. We had a dry day but due to rain a couple of days earlier, there was still plenty of waterfalls. As the boat was small, it could get in close to the waterfalls which was a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and seals too. The weather was cold, but having a down jacket and a water and wind proof jacket on, plus a warm hat meant that I was still warm outside on the decks. I also had my bird watching binoculars with me which added to the whole amazing experience. The lunch provided was excellent and catered well for different diets. The flight back was awesome and really worth it. As the weather was clear, we had fabulous views of the mountain tops, glaciers, lakes and hills. The pilot was great with her commentary. All up, I found Cheeky Kiwi Travel a really excellent company to deal with. I'd booked with them through Viator. They were very quick at responding to my email questions and I really liked that they picked me up close to my accomodation and then after the flight they dropped me right back to where I was staying.

Ginarose

12/18/2025

Stunning views and a memorable trip

Had a wonderful trip to Milford Sound led by Dean from Cheeky Kiwi. It was such a memorable day. It was fascinating to learn about the natural landmarks during the drive to Milford Sound and also about the local wildlife. There was a good amount of toilet breaks too. The cruise was amazing - the scenes are simply breathtaking. We were fortunate to be able to fly back and I could t recommend it enough - the views from the skies were awesome! A highlight of our trip.

Analiese D

12/17/2025

danny is fantastic

danny did a most amazing job. the ride was comfortable and entertaining. he took the best care of all of us - above and beyond. curteous, kind, caring and a good driver! every aspect of the day was perfect! you will not regret having Danny as your guide!

Kimberly W

12/16/2025

Amazing family experience

Beautiful family experience. The tour guide/driver Zoey was amazing, friendly and organized. The drive to milford sound and the flight back was more scenic than the actual boat cruise. The flight back was breathtaking. We were lucky we had great weather.

Sabihah

Newsletter Signup