Queenstown to Milfordsound Self Drive Tour
Tour Details
Duration
8 Hours
Stops
55 stops
Language
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Offline
Available
GPS Guided
Yes
About This Tour
Drive the classic self-drive tour Queenstown to Milford Sound—a full-day alpine road trip with lakeside lookouts, rainforest tunnels, and the epic Milford Sound finale. Perfect for photographers, day-trippers, and outdoorsy families.
This 10–12 hour self-guided tour features 60+ stops between Queenstown and Milford/Te Anau. Expect easy driving with short walks, iconic viewpoints, and a mix of picnic spots and short hikes. Highlights include Lake Wakatipu lookouts, The Remarkables, Kawarau River, Te Anau, Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, Routeburn access, and Milford Sound’s Mitre Peak.
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What You'll Experience
- Gaze over Queenstown where alpine peaks meet the shimmering lake.
- Cruise the Devil’s Staircase, a road that hugs cliffs and steals hearts.
- Step into Kingston, a lakeside gem with a dash of vintage railway charm.
- Arrive in Te Anau the peaceful gateway to Fiordland’s wild beauty.
- Wander the Lake Mistletoe Track for a dreamy forest-reflected view.
- Te Anau Downs where every Milford Track adventure begins.
- Eglinton Valley spreads wide, golden, and dramatic beneath the peaks.
- Catch the perfect reflections at Mirror Lakes nature’s own postcard.
- Rest at Cascade Creek, where lake, forest, and stars share the night.
- Pause at Lake Fergus Lookout pure alpine blue in every direction.
- Stop for a splash of magic at Falls Creek’s sparkling roadside falls.
- Sip pure glacier water straight from the stream at Monkey Creek.
- Feel tiny before the vast, breathtaking walls of Gertrude Valley.
- Watch Fiordland come alive as Cleddau’s waterfalls roar to life.
- Drive through Homer Tunnel carved by hand through mountain rock!
- Meet Milford Sound cliffs, mist, and waterfalls that defy belief.
- End at Basin Lookout, where Mitre Peak rises like a dream from the fiord.
What's Included
Included
- Access to the Queenstown to Milfordsound Self Drive Tour on our App
- 60+ narration points covering popular locations from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
- Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
- Audio Guide
Not Included
- In Person Guide
- Entry fee of the Te anau lakefront Glowworm Caves ($82.51)
Tour Stops
Remarkables Ski Parking
Queenstown And Lake Wakatipu Lookout
Remarkables Skifield Car Park
+52 more stops
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Tour Starting Point
Starting from
$9.99