4 Luxury Day Trips in New Zealand Worth Booking

1.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip on Premium Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 976 reviews · 750 minutes - 14 hours · from $170Our pick

Ride from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a glass-roof coach with live commentary, stops at Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and Monkey Creek, then take a two-hour nature cruise past Mitre Peak and waterfalls. Guides such as Stan, Keith, Shale, and Junior are known for keeping the long day interesting.

“Our bus driver Greg was excellent, his commentary made the trip that bit more enjoyable”

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2.Queenstown: Small Group Mt Cook Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 262 reviews · 12 hours · from $166Best value

Travel from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook in a small group with a local English-speaking guide. Stop at Cromwell, Lindis Pass, Omarama, Twizel, and Lake Pukaki, then choose a walk or activity during 3.5 hours in the park. Guides such as Chelsea, James, Tommy, and Ana are praised for safe driving and warm commentary.

“Definitely a great day. The weather was great thank god. Our guide Amy was very nice! She was warm hearted and very helpful, gave us a lot of advice.”

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3.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Day Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 232 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a reclining, extra-legroom coach with a glass roof, stopping at Te Anau, Mirror Lakes, and scenic viewpoints. Your reserved window seat awaits on the 1.75-hour cruise, where you may see waterfalls, seals, and dolphins. English commentary and tea and coffee are included.

“Sam was an amazing guide, he seemed very knowledgeable about Queenstown history. It was nice to have such a youthful enthusiastic guide. We will recommend your tour to our friends.”

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4.Te Anau: Premium Milford Sound Full Day Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $193Top rated

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a leather-seated Mercedes coach with a local guide such as Nicky, Murray, or Simon. Expect photo stops, a short Marian Falls walk, morning tea, reserved cruise seating, and plenty of room to enjoy the fjord.

“We had a great day at Milford. Our guide, Simon was awesome and took great care of us..”

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