Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown to Milfordsound Self Drive Tour

5(0) 8 Hours 63 stops
Queenstown to Milfordsound Self Drive Tour
Duration:8 Hours
Stops:63
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.

What You'll Experience

1

Gaze over Queenstown where alpine peaks meet the shimmering lake.

2

Cruise the Devil’s Staircase, a road that hugs cliffs and steals hearts.

3

Step into Kingston, a lakeside gem with a dash of vintage railway charm.

4

Arrive in Te Anau the peaceful gateway to Fiordland’s wild beauty.

5

Wander the Lake Mistletoe Track for a dreamy forest-reflected view.

6

Te Anau Downs where every Milford Track adventure begins.

7

Eglinton Valley spreads wide, golden, and dramatic beneath the peaks.

8

Catch the perfect reflections at Mirror Lakes nature’s own postcard.

9

Rest at Cascade Creek, where lake, forest, and stars share the night.

10

Pause at Lake Fergus Lookout pure alpine blue in every direction.

11

Stop for a splash of magic at Falls Creek’s sparkling roadside falls.

12

Sip pure glacier water straight from the stream at Monkey Creek.

13

Feel tiny before the vast, breathtaking walls of Gertrude Valley.

14

Watch Fiordland come alive as Cleddau’s waterfalls roar to life.

15

Drive through Homer Tunnel carved by hand through mountain rock!

16

Meet Milford Sound cliffs, mist, and waterfalls that defy belief.

17

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 Starting

63 stops along the wayTotal drive · 190 km8 Hours including stops

Tour Stops

Grey Street Carpark
Stop 1

Grey Street Carpark

Kawarau River
Stop 2

Kawarau River

Peninsula Road
Stop 3

Peninsula Road

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Tips & recommendations

Download Before You Go

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GPS Guides You

Audio narration triggers automatically as you approach each stop.

Lifetime Access

Buy once, replay forever. Resume anytime, on any of your devices.

Skip Any Stop

All stops are optional — the app re-routes seamlessly to the next one.

Bring Headphones

For the best storytelling experience, bring headphones or a portable speaker.

5 Languages

Switch between English, French, German, Spanish or Italian anytime.

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Why Trippy vs. a traditional tour

Flexibility
×Fixed schedules, no pausing
Start, pause, resume anytime
Privacy
×Crowds of strangers
Private — just you and your group
Pricing
×$30–$60 per person
One price for the whole group
Availability
×Requires advance booking
Instant access, 24/7
Pace
×Set by the guide
Set by you — stop wherever you like
Languages
×Typically one language
5 languages, switch anytime

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$9.99

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