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Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise - Ex Queenstown or Te Anau

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Discover the breathtaking Milford Sound, hailed as the 8th wonder of the world, on an unforgettable Coach & Cruise adventure provided by Southern Discoveries...

Discover the breathtaking Milford Sound, hailed as the 8th wonder of the world, on an unforgettable Coach & Cruise adventure provided by Southern Discoveries...

Highlights

  • Experience the awe-inspiring views of the Milford Road aboard our premium coach
  • Reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning, USB charging ports
  • Local coach drivers provide engaging and informative commentary
  • Get under waterfalls, and taste pure glacial water!
  • Experience an unforgettable Milford Sound Cruise and travel the length of the fiord

Departing from Queenstown or Te Anau, your adventure begins with a scenic overland coach journey through breathtaking landscapes.

Relax and listen to informative commentary while taking in the stunning sights of towering cliffs, rugged valleys, dense rainforests, and cascading waterfalls, all framed by glacial lakes. Our expert local coach driver will guide you to the best short walks and locations brimming with photo opportunities along the Milford Road, ensuring a seamless connection to your Milford Sound Nature or Scenic Cruise.

Once aboard one of our modern catamarans, enjoy panoramic views from the top deck or relax in the spacious covered seating areas. Cruise the full length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, accompanied by engaging commentary on the area's wildlife and natural history, with stops at waterfalls and key points of interest along the way.

Adult Ex Queenstown $309.00
Child Ex Queenstown $209.00 (5 - 14 years)
Infant Ex Queenstown $209.00 (0 - 4 years)
Adult Ex Te Anau $259.00
Child Ex Te Anau $199.00
Infant Ex Te Anau $199.00

Location

  • Please select the correct pick-up point from your selected departure location upon check-out

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Child age is 5-14 years. Infant age is 0-4 years.

    Duration:Allow approximately 12.5 hours for this experience.

    Important: Please select the correct pick-up location option upon checkout that matches your selected departure.

    Ex Queenstown must choose from the following pick-up options:

    Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre, 110 Beach Street

    Frankton Bus Shelter

    Ex Te Anau must choose the following pick-up option:

    Southern Discoveries Te Anau Visitor Centre, 80 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau

  • Conditions:

    Not valid in conjunction with any other special offers or discounts.

    Children and infants must be accompanied by a full fare paying adult on all cruises.

    In accordance with New Zealand Law, all infants and children aged under 7 years must be correctly secured in an approved child seat while travelling in any Southern Discoveries coach. If you need to hire an approved child seat, we recommend you contact Tots on Tour on +64 3 442 0409.

Available Bookings from 2 Oct to 15 Oct 2026

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  • Adult Ex Queenstown$247.20 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$247.20 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$216.30
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$185.40
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$185.40 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$185.40 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$185.40 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$154.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$154.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$185.40 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$182.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$182.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$181.30
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$129.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$129.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$129.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$155.40 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$129.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$129.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$129.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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61 reviews

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Andrew Lindsay from Australia wrote on 28 May 2025

Milford Sound bus and wilderness cruise.

This was a comfortable, relaxing way to journey into Milford Sound. The driver (Stan the Man) was informative and entertaining, plus a very skilled driver on the treacherous roads and conditions, felt very safe in the modern, comfortable coach. Boat crew were welcoming and the vessel was spotless and roomy. Thank you for the best experience:)

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Lea from Slovenia wrote on 22 September 2026

Unreal views at Milford Sound

We had such a great trip to Milford Sound! The views along the way were absolutely unreal, and Milford Sound itself was just as amazing. It was also so cool getting to see penguins and seals along the cruise. Our tour guide, Vaughn, was super informative, fun and made the whole experience even better. Would definitely recommend this trip!

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karenb73 from Australia wrote on 21 September 2026

Best day ever

What an amazing day and Keith told us so much and was friendly .

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somethie from New Zealand wrote on 25 June 2025

Wrong ads

Wrong advertisement 1. Pick up any hotel in queentown - there is nth like this 2. Underwater viewing at milford sound building - just explain it destroy last year but why shows that ads?

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martinem2 from New Zealand wrote on 12 September 2026

Milford was AMAZING

The journey into Milford was amazing, the weather was lousy, raining, misty and cold, but the views from the bus with the glass roof were spectacular. We opted to go with Southern Discoveries, their discount made such a difference to being able to do both Milford Sound, and Doubtful Sound in one weekend. The naughty keas provided great entertainment for all the tour buses at one particular spot before the Homer Tunnel. The coach driver stopped at plenty of scenic spots on the way in, for photo opportunities, and while on the bus he gave a running commentary, not just of Milford and Te Anau, but of NZ as a whole, which even for a Kiwi was very interesting. The cruise was a lovely boat, the casual food was very good, we opted not to do the hot food buffet, but it certainly looked worth the extra charge, maybe next time. We had a great day out!

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