Animal Encounter Queenstown

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound on an unforgettable day trip from Queenstown. Travel comfortably with a small group of just 16 guests, ensuring a more personal and crowd-free adventure.

Tour Highlights

• Small group tour (max 16 guests) for a more personal, relaxed experience
  
• Travel in a comfortable, custom-outfitted Mercedes sprinter with panoramic windows
• Scenic journey through Fiordland, including Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley & Homer Tunnel
• Milford Sound nature cruise aboard a small vessel for a closer, more immersive experience
• Opportunity to spot wildlife such as dolphins, seals, and native bird species
• Hosted by a knowledgeable local guide offering rich regional insight
• Optional scenic flight upgrade on the return to Queenstown (weather permitting)

What’s Included

• Central Queenstown pickup and drop-off
• Return transport in a modern, custom-outfitted Mercedes Sprinter bus
• 1 hr 45 min Milford Sound nature cruise with a picnic lunch
• Complimentary water and snacks (please bring a reusable bottle)
• Free onboard WiFi
• In-depth commentary and guidance throughout the day

Optional Upgrade: Scenic Flight
For those seeking something extra special, you may opt to return to Queenstown via a 45-minute fixed-wing scenic flight (weather dependent). It’s a truly breathtaking way to end the day, soaring over the Southern Alps and Fiordland’s dramatic landscape.

This full-day tour runs for approximately 12–13 hours and is designed with comfort and immersion in mind, making it the perfect way to explore the majesty of Milford Sound in a single, unforgettable day.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound on an unforgettable day trip from Queenstown. Travel comfortably with a small group of just 16 guests, ensuring a more personal and crowd-free adventure.


Tour Highlights Small group tour (max 16 guests) for a more personal, relaxed experience
Travel in a comfortable, custom-outfitted Mercedes sprinter with panoramic windows Scenic journey through Fiordland, including Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley & Homer Tunnel Milford Sound nature cruise aboard a small vessel for a closer, more immersive experience Opportunity to spot wildlife such as dolphins, seals, and native bird species Hosted by a knowledgeable local guide offering rich regional insight Optional scenic flight upgrade on the return to Queenstown (weather permitting)


What’s Included Central Queenstown pickup and drop-off Return transport in a modern, custom-outfitted Mercedes Sprinter bus 1 hr 45 min Milford Sound nature cruise with a picnic lunch Complimentary water and snacks (please bring a reusable bottle) Free onboard WiFi In-depth commentary and guidance throughout the day


Optional Upgrade: Scenic Flight
For those seeking something extra special, you may opt to return to Queenstown via a 45-minute fixed-wing scenic flight (weather dependent). It’s a truly breathtaking way to end the day, soaring over the Southern Alps and Fiordland’s dramatic landscape.


This full-day tour runs for approximately 12–13 hours and is designed with comfort and immersion in mind, making it the perfect way to explore the majesty of Milford Sound in a single, unforgettable day.