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Lunch Cruises
6+ hours
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$152.42
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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$180.58
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Lunch Cruises
6+ hours
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$134.06
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Adventure Tours
4–5 hours
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$364.22
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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$153.03
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Spring Break
5–6 hours
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$137.50
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Spring Break
6–7 hours
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$175.17
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Jet Boat Rentals
25 minutes
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$99.83
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Air Tours
5 hours
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$365.26
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Lunch Cruises
6+ hours
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$427.88
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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$137.73
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Spring Break
3–4 hours
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$118.66
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Helicopter Tours
4 hours
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$737.31
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Adventure Tours
5 hours
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$373.56
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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$413.19
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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$180.58
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Adventure Tours
2 hours
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$68.44
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Spring Break
4–5 hours
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  • Nina D
    Otago1 contribution
    Chris picked up a group of 5 of us just down the road from our accomodation, he was very friendly and accomodating, the tour went super smoothly and we saw some incredible sights! High recommend!
    Review of: Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown
    Written August 13, 2023
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  • JAMEQ
    Singapore, Singapore112 contributions
    We had a great time with Keith as our driver cum tour guide along the journey. Keith was careful in his driving yet able to ensure we have an enjoyable journey to board the cruise and back to Queenstown on time too.

    Thanks, Keith!
    Review of: Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise with Buffet Lunch from Queenstown
    Written August 13, 2023
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  • Katherine H
    2 contributions
    I’ve just downloaded the app and created an account just to rave about the experience. The views were breathtaking, both the coach and the cruise were comfortable and accommodating. The highlight of the experience by far was our driver (Ian) who was entertaining, funny, full of great knowledge of the area, fauna and flora and kept us safe, entertained and well taken care of for the whole journey.
    He honestly made our trip!!
    Review of: Premium Milford Sound Coach & Cruise tour from Queenstown
    Written August 13, 2023
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  • Sightsee48882038442
    1 contribution
    Best way to sightsee Queenstown and Milford Sounds. We got lucky on our chosen date that it was a beautiful clear day. Amazing views from the plane to oversee Queenstown in its mesmerising beauty. Milford sounds was beautiful, and the cruise was enjoyable as well as insightful.

    Thank you True South flights for the perfect trip. Lovely team that great to deal with and responds to all queries very quickly.
    Review of: Milford Sound Scenic Fly-Cruise-Fly departing Queenstown
    Written August 14, 2023
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  • Claire
    Charlotte, NC2 contributions
    I couldn't recommend this tour and tour operator more. Everything was well-planned and well-communicated from the moment we met our guide on the bus. I so wish I could remember the name of our guide, but I misplaced my note - but she was wonderful. She did a great job of making the trip there and back interesting and comfortable - two things I learned were very important on subsequent tours I took!

    Our guide had a real passion for the area and it was apparent in the way she talked about the surrounding landscape and wildlife. We had just enough stops along the way to capture some of the amazing scenery on the way to Milford Sound.

    Milford Sound itself was breathtaking. There was almost so much to be in awe of, that it was overwhelming. I went on a rainy day, which was actually quite amazing, because it meant more impromptu waterfalls spilling over the mountains surrounding the sound. The boat captain was also quite helpful. Sharing plenty of interesting facts about the formation of the Sound while we took in all of its beauty.

    I couldn't recommend this tour more - both the tour company and the tour itself! Thank you Altitude Tours for the experience of a lifetime!
    Review of: Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown
    Written August 14, 2023
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  • TheTouringWineLover
    Melbourne, Australia143 contributions
    A terrific option to overview the Central Otago region.
    Our host John was excellent, passionate with a good level of knowledge of the region. We visited 4 lovely wineries - Nockies, then Carrick for lunch (filling but modest charcuterie platter), Misha’s Vineyard and Mt Rosa. These wineries were of excellent quality and the latter two wineries spending time to explain the wines one by one. A very enjoyable day - roughly 5 hours.
    Review of: Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine
    Written August 12, 2023
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  • bronte w
    1 contribution
    We had a wonderful time on the tour! John was a fantastic tour guide and host! The lunch was amazing with five meats paired with five wines which was thoroughly devoured by us and our table. The wine cave was also really interesting and we have never been anywhere like it. We were also able to explore around Arrowtown which broke up the trip nicely.
    Review of: Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Cave Tour, Cheese, Lunch, Chocolate and more!
    Written August 12, 2023
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  • CannyCannuck
    1 contribution
    What a great introduction to the scenic beauty which surrounds Queenstown! Our tour guide Shane was so knowledgeable about LOTR trivia, local legends and all the local flora and fauna - I don’t know how he keeps all that information in his head. The tour was interesting and fun and just the perfect length for a tired, jet-lagged family from Vancouver! Thanks for a great start to our vacation!
    Review of: Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour
    Written August 12, 2023
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  • Kim H
    30 contributions
    Definite for an adrenaline junkie. Seeing the caynon as you speed though makes the experience magical.Fun and just hold onto to you hat x
    Review of: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand
    Written July 27, 2023
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  • Angela P
    14 contributions
    Our pilot was fantastic and pointed out just about every feature we flew over while also allowing us to enjoy the views. The cruise was beautiful as well. Weather delayed our trip two days in a row but the staff was super helpful in helping us reschedule and even helped us store our bags so we could leave Queenstown after our tour. This is a great company and a must do activity when you’re in Queenstown!
    Review of: Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown
    Written August 2, 2023
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  • Joe G
    Worcester, MA9 contributions
    Do yourself a favor and do this tour. Sinchan, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the history, geology, and nature of the region. He promoted the flight home, and I think everyone who did it believed it to be preferable to a 4 hour ride back in the dark. The scenic flight was incredible.
    Review of: Premium Milford Sound Bus - Cruise - Fly Tour with Picnic Lunch from Queenstown
    Written August 14, 2023
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  • Nancy B
    Gregory, MI8 contributions
    Our driver, Peter, made the long bus ride interesting with stories and history of the areas we drove through.There were only 7 passengers on the trip. We stopped at a salmon farm and a few stretch breaks along the way. The hike up Hooker Valley was great and Mt. Cook was visible several times. The path became too slushy with ice for us to complete it, but the view from the 2nd swinging bridge was amazing. The river was glacier blue and the mountains were all around us. It was worth the long drive.
    Review of: Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Small Group Tour from Queenstown
    Written August 5, 2023
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  • Justina B
    6 contributions
    Really enjoyed the tour. Had a fab time and would definitely recommend for an afternoon in Queenstown. The guide was really knowledgeable and told us a lot about the history of the region. The wines were delicious too. Thank you for the great experience!
    Review of: Queenstown Classic Wine Tour - 3 Vineyards, Cave Tour and Cheeseboard
    Written June 23, 2023
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  • phillipf12016
    Armidale, Australia30 contributions
    What an amazing day. Michael the pilot was great and knowledgeable about the area. The views were spectacular and we enjoyed every minute of the flight and the boat trip. It is worth every cent. We landed on top of a mountain covered in the snow. I would definitely recommend this flight and boat package
    Review of: Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown - 202
    Written June 15, 2023
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  • Travel3833
    San Diego21 contributions
    Amazing trip and I highly recommend! From start to finish, the entire day was very professional and well organized. Our pilot, Alex, was top-notch and did an excellent job on the flight over and back to Milford Sound. He described the mountains and other landmarks as we flew and also made sure our group got to the boat on time and back to the airport. The flight was as impressive as the boat cruise and the entire experience was the best part of my trip to New Zealand.
    Review of: Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
    Written August 12, 2023
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