Premium Milford Sound Tour: Bus, Cruise & Fly | Cheeky Kiwi Travel | Shaara Deals

Driving both ways to Milford Sound eats up most of a day. Cheeky Kiwi Travel's premium tour, listed on Shaara Deals from $898, drives in but flies back — a scenic flight from Milford to Queenstown for a bird's-eye view of Fiordland to close out the day.

The drive to Milford Sound

The small group tour leaves Queenstown by 16-seater minibus, passing Lake Wakatipu and the Devil's Staircase, then into the mountains of Fiordland with stops at Mirror Lake and Lake Gunn for photos and Kea spotting — the world's largest alpine parrot. The route continues through the Homer Tunnel, emerging as the valley drops sharply to Milford Sound.

Cruising with Cruise Milford

At Milford Sound, the group boards a cruise with Cruise Milford, rated the No. 1 Milford Sound cruise on Tripadvisor. The smaller boat gets closer to New Zealand fur seals basking on the rocks, sheer rock faces rising hundreds of metres out of the water, and waterfalls cascading from ancient rainforest above.

The scenic flight back

After the cruise, the guide drops guests at the Glenorchy Air Base for a scenic flight back to Queenstown. Flights are on request until confirmed with the partner airline, and weight restrictions apply (maximum 130kg per passenger). If the regular flight operator is unavailable, an alternative may be arranged, possibly at extra cost.

What's included

• Fully guided small group return tour, maximum 16 passengers

• Lunch

• Hotel pickups and drop-offs at specified points

• Milford Sound cruise

• Scenic flight back to Queenstown

• Water and snacks, charging ports in vehicle

What's not included

• Picnic lunch for infants aged 0–3

• Pickup from hotels not on the listed points

Tour details

• Price: From NZD $898.00

• Duration: Approximately 10 hours

• Departs and finishes: Queenstown

• Operator: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

FAQ: Premium Milford Sound Bus, Cruise & Fly Tour

Is the flight guaranteed? Flights are on request until confirmed with the partner airline; an alternative operator may be used if needed, possibly at additional cost.

Is lunch included? Yes — lunch is included, except for infants aged 0–3.

What cruise operator is used? Cruise Milford, rated the No. 1 cruise in Milford Sound on Tripadvisor, using a smaller, less crowded boat.

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