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Milford Track from Queenstown

From $332 p/adult Book Now
  1. Car Car
  2. Boat Boat
  3. Bus Bus
  4. Plane Plane

  • Leave from

    Queenstown

  • Return to

    Queenstown or Te Anau

  • Price Match Promise

  • Highlight

    Earliest departure from Sandfly Point by 2 hours

  • Availability

    29 October 2024 – 30 April 2025

Milford Track Water Taxi, Fiordland Outdoors

TRANSPORT TO THE MILFORD TRACK

The Milford Track from Queenstown

An easy, all-in-one transport package to transfer you from Queenstown to the Milford Track and back again. You decide how you want to get to the track, and we make it happen. Options for bus, plane, vehicle relocation, and water taxis. Simple, stress-free and done in one booking.

Our days are spent crafting transport solutions for hikers so contact us if you would like help planning and booking your transport. We can also arrange tailored, on-demand, and private transport for groups.

We make booking your Fiordland Great Walks transport easy.

Milford Track from Queenstown

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Step 1  Bus or self-drive from Queenstown to Te Anau Downs
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A 2.5-hour bus or self-drive journey from Queenstown to Te Anau Downs. Enjoy the views without the hassle of driving yourself or ask us about vehicle relocation options if you're self-driving.

Bus departs Queenstown CBD daily at 8am to meet the 11.30am boat at Te Anau Downs to make the most of your first day on the track. For a later start choose the 10.25am bus which meets the 2pm boat at Te Anau Downs.

Step 2  Morning or afternoon boat from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf
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Meet the water taxi at Te Anau Downs for a 50-minute boat journey up Lake Te Anau to Glade Wharf and the start of the Milford Track.

You can make the most of your day with our 11.30am water taxi departure or enjoy a later start with our 2pm departure.

Step 3  Milford Track Hike
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Hike the four-day Milford Track Great Walk.

Step 4  Water taxi from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound
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At the end of the Milford Track (Sandfly Point), meet your water taxi for a short boat journey across to Deepwater Basin at Milford Sound.

Our boat runs back and forth from 12pm-4.30pm and can be taken at any time between then. Book with us for the VIP treatment at Sandfly Point - 2 hours earlier than the other boat and we transport you to wait for your bus in comfort at the Milford Cafe.

Step 5  Bus, self-drive or fly from Milford Sound to Queenstown
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Arriving back in Milford Sound, you have the option to catch the bus back to Queenstown, fly or meet your relocated vehicle. Allow around 4.5 hours for the journey from Milford Sound to Queenstown.

Book a vehicle relocation service and we'll arrange to deliver your vehicle from Te Anau Downs to Milford Sound. Your vehicle will be a welcome sight, just a few minutes' walk from where you get off the boat at Deepwater Basin, Milford Sound.

Need to know more?

Head over to our Plan & Prepare section for more info on hiking the full Milford Track.

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Booking Options

  • Milford Track from Queenstown, Return by Bus

    OUTWARD
    First departure to the track - 8am Bus from Queenstown meets the 11.30am water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf, start of the Milford Track.

    OR
    Afternoon departure to the track - 10.25am Bus from Queenstown meets the 2pm water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf, start of the Milford Track.

    RETURN
    12pm-2pm Sandfly Point water taxi (runs back and forth) and 2.30pm bus back to Queenstown, arriving 7.15pm

    • Boat Boat
    • Bus Bus
    From 332 adult / 237 child

  • Milford Track from Queenstown, Cruise, Return by Bus

    OUTWARD
    First departure to the track - 8am Bus from Queenstown meets the 11.30am water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf, start of the Milford Track.

    OR
    Afternoon departure to the track - 10.25am Bus from Queenstown meets the 2pm water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf, start of the Milford Track.

    RETURN
    12pm-12.30pm Sandfly Point water taxi (runs back and forth), Milford Sound Cruise 1.30pm to 3.15pm, and 3.30pm bus back to Queenstown, arriving 8pm. (Please note this option requires an early departure from Dumpling Hut to meet the early Sandfly Point water taxi, allow 5.5-6 hrs walking time)

    • Bus Bus
    • Boat Boat
    From 442 adult / 271 child

  • Milford Track from Queenstown, return by car

    OUTWARD
    Self-drive from Queenstown to Te Anau Downs, meet the 11.30am or 2pm water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf, start of Milford Track.

    RETURN
    Your vehicle is relocated from Te Anau Downs to Milford Sound. Our water taxi runs back and forth from Sandfly Point, as required, from 12pm until 4.30pm and drops you off close to your vehicle where you can continue your journey in comfort.

    • Boat Boat
    • Car Car
    From 138 adult /90 child + 330 car relo

  • Milford Track from Queenstown, return by plane

    OUTWARD
    First boat to the track - 8am Bus from Queenstown and 11.30am water taxi from Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf, start of the Milford Track.

    OR
    Afternoon boat to the track - 10.25am Bus from Queenstown and 2pm water taxi from Te Anau Downs.

    RETURN
    12pm-2pm water taxi picks you up from Sandfly Point (runs back and forth), and transports you to Milford Sound where you will board your 35 min scenic flight back to Queenstown at 3pm.

    BOOK DIRECT WITH US and we make sure you can get back to Queenstown the same day if the flight doesn't proceed due to weather (50:50 chance), don't risk getting stuck in Milford Sound with no accommodation or transport. We charge a small fee in order to reserve a seat on the bus back to Queenstown incase your flight can't go ahead. This is non-refundable if you do fly but goes towards your bus fare if you end up busing back to Queenstown.

    • Bus Bus
    • Boat Boat
    • Plane Plane
    From 701 adult / 525 child

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