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15 Best Milford & Doubtful Sound Tours In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular milford & doubtful sound tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Milford & Doubtful Sound Tours In New Zealand

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown - Queenstown Departure: Lake Wakatipu and Devil’s Staircase Set the Tone

1.Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Most Popular★ 5.0

Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with hotel pickup, UNESCO Fiordland stops, and a Cruise Milford fjord cruise.

“We recently went on this experience and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Queenstown, New Zealand. It exceeded our expectations in every way. Joe, our guide, drove us to Milford Fiord (learnt that it is geographically accurate name for Milford Sound) and went above and beyond to make the journey engaging and informative. His insightful…”

3,001 reviewsFrom $216.58by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience - Wildlife spotting: fur seals, dolphins, and penguins

2.Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

★ 5.0

Half-full Milford Sound cruise with lounge seating, hot drinks, live skipper narration, and close wildlife and Mitre Peak photo stops.

“Milford Sound. What can I say. This is one of the most beautiful and majestic places I have ever seen. The boat ride was great. The shop is comfortable and our Captain was an excellent guide. It is a long drive to the sound, but the drive itself is worth seeing for its beauty. I…”

2,930 reviewsFrom $111.08by Cruise Milford New Zealand Ltd.

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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise - From Milford Sound Wharf to Mitre Peak: The Start That Sets the Tone

3.Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

★ 4.8

A 2-hour small-boat cruise in Milford Sound with close-up waterfalls, wildlife sightings, and live skipper commentary plus warm drinks.

“Very wet days leading up to the cruise which meant we were treated to hundreds of temporary waterfalls in addition to the permanent ones. The captain was very competent and informative. Highly recommend.”

2,561 reviews2 hoursFrom $101by Mitre Peak Cruises

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Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise - Lake Te Anau and Fiordland National Park: letting the parks do the talking

4.Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

★ 5.0

Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with scenic stops, a 1hr45 cruise, and a packed picnic lunch in a Mercedes van.

“We had a wonderful time! It was so relaxing to let someone else drive and we really enjoyed the fact that this is a small group tour with lots of scenic stops. Do was an excellent tour guide who provided a lot of information and entertainment. The included WiFi was also appreciated. Would book with…”

2,416 reviewsFrom $235.20by Altitude Tours Milford Sound Experience

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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown - Meeting and timing in Queenstown: where you start matters

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour - Milford Road stops: Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Monkey Creek

6.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

★ 4.7

Milford Sound by glass-roof coach from Queenstown: scenic Milford Road stops and a 2-hour nature cruise with wildlife spotting.

“Immense tour and a highlight of my trip. Paulie has a gift of the gab that even us other Gael envy, mixing humour, history, trivia, and anecdote. The most visually spectacular parts of the trip were served up with the requisite suspense and awe that they deserve. A clearly talented and careful driver with exceptional…”

1,681 reviews12 hoursFrom $162by RealNZ

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From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip - Getting There: The Drive Time That Shapes Your Day

7.From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip

★ 4.8

Doubtful Sound from Manapouri in one long day: Lake Manapouri cruise, Wilmot Pass rainforest bus ride, and guided fjord catamaran.

“Brilliant day and spectacular scenery. Had difficulty hearing the the guide above the noise of the engines. Enjoy being on the outside so self inflicted. Tuned out a good day weather wise. You may wont to consider speakers outside or individual commentary.”

1,621 reviews7 hoursFrom $208by RealNZ

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat - Queenstown to the air: how the day starts on the ground

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise - The Wildlife Part: Fur Seals, Dolphins, and Fiordland Crested Penguins

9.2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

★ 5.0

A 2-hour smaller-boat Milford Sound cruise with up-close waterfalls, Mitre Peak, and wildlife, plus free tea and live commentary.

“The trip was well organized. Instructions were clear and sent promptly. Mitre peak adventures coordinated the trip well. The group was a decent size so you had ample opportunity to go all the boat spots for pictures. Will recommend strongly”

1,520 reviewsFrom $104.88by Mitre Peak Cruises

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau - Into the van: what the Milford Road drive actually includes

Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran

Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran - Three decks and big windows: the comfort advantage on choppy, rainy days

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach - Mirror Lakes: The Quick Stop That’s Almost Too Perfect

Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise - Fjord basics: what you’re really looking at

13.Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

★ 4.8

Milford Sound boutique small-boat cruise gets you close to Fairy and Sterling Falls, seals, and penguin chances, with hot drinks onboard.

“Best short boat trip by far, smaller group so you don't have to deal with hoardes of travel tours. Unlimited tea and coffee and biscuits was great. Staff were fun. Highly recommend getting soaked by the waterfall too!”

942 reviews12 hoursFrom $101by Cruise Milford NZ

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise - The Fiordland National Park drive: photo stops, short walks, and real context

14.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

★ 4.7

Coach from Te Anau to Milford Sound plus a catamaran cruise with live guides, photo stops, nature walks, and a picnic lunch for $110.

“Our bus driver and guide Sebastian, was a legend and made a long drive feel very short with his great commentary. The boat ride was beautiful, would definitely recommend.”

868 reviews8 hoursFrom $110by Pure Milford

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks - The Milford Road coach ride: where the trip starts before you reach the water

15.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

★ 4.9

Small-group Milford Sound day from Te Anau: coach, 2-hour cruise to the Tasman Sea, short walks, wildlife, and picnic lunch.

“The trip was absolutely fantastic made all the better with our very knowledgeable and energetic guide Olivia. Picnic lunch was perfect for the boat ride and the stops and walks along the way were stunning. A must do if you are in the area.”

845 reviews1 dayFrom $164by Fiordland Trips and Tramps

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