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Premium Milford Sound Coach - Cruise - Coach ex Queenstown or Te Anau

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Enjoy a taste of luxury with a premium locally run Milford Sound expedition, designed to maximize your experience as you embark on a breath-taking scenic adventure to discover New Zealand’s own, Milford Sound!

Enjoy a taste of luxury with a premium locally run Milford Sound expedition, designed to maximize your experience as you embark on a breath-taking scenic adventure to discover New Zealand’s own, Milford Sound!

Highlights

  • Explore stunning local scenery with comfortable relaxed travel on a luxury coach
  • Premium Milford Sound Cruise on a spacious modern vessel
  • Plenty of time for perfect photograph opportunities of this natural wonder
  • Buffet lunch included

Get ready for a breath-taking adventure as you discover some of New Zealand’s most stunning locations including Milford Sound, with a long-standing experienced team of local experts who deliver exceptional service and know the area like the back of their hand!

This epic journey begins in the heart of Queenstown. If this is your departure point you will be collected from one of our two central meeting points, either Queenstown i-Site or Frankton Bus Shelter to board our sleek and comfortable coach, specifically designed to capture the most of the surrounding views, and fitted with toilets for your convenience. Get your camera ready as we head south along Lake Wakatipu with the stunning Remarkables Range setting the backdrop for your journey.

The ever-changing scenery will have you in awe. Just beyond the beautiful rugged lake edge is New Zealand’s most scenic farmland. Its high country pastures are surrounded by looming mountains and dotted with clear rivers and streams, which are known for their trout fishing.

At Te Anau, we'll enjoy some delicious light refreshments before jumping back on board and getting ready to see some of the most spectacular and memorable scenery in the world. We will travel north alongside Lake Te Anau entering the bush-clad unspoiled Fiordland National Park. This is New Zealand as you imagined it!

As we continue driving, you will see it all - from golden tussock pastures and beech forests to the crystal clear reflective lakes. We'll steadily climb into the heart of the mountains past mist-covered valleys before reaching the gateway to Milford Sound - the Homer Tunnel.

Upon arriving at your cruise vessel, you will see why Milford has been regarded as the eighth wonder of the world. This is Mother Nature at her finest. Jump on board and choose either a comfortable window seat or stay close to nature by standing on the deck. Spectacular powerful waterfalls cascade off the walls of the fiord and your skipper will get you right up close. Make sure to look out for pods of dolphins too!

As we cruise, you'll have plenty of time to sit back and relax or get those perfect shots, with a delicious buffet lunch provided.

Once the cruise has come to an end, jump back on your comfortable coach for a relaxing journey back to Queenstown where you can reflect on your amazing day and the memories created that will last a lifetime.

Adult Ex Queenstown $339.00
Child Ex Queenstown $239.00 (5 -14 years)
Infant Ex Queenstown $179.00 (0 - 4 years (lunch not included))
Adult Ex Te Anau $289.00
Child Ex Te Anau $239.00 (5 -14 years)
Infant Ex Te Anau $179.00 (0 - 4 years (lunch not included))

What's included

  • Buffet Lunch (Adults & Children only)

Location

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

Notes

  • ***Please Note: Discounted bookings are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable***

    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 Milford Sound Select coach. If you need to hire an approved child seat, we recommend you contact: Tots on Tour on +64 3 442 0409.

    Lunch: Buffet lunch is not included for infants however is included for both Adult and Child tickets.


  • 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


Available Bookings from 7 Apr to 20 Apr 2025

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  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$231.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$231.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

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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LeydyJulianna MartinezRojas from New Zealand wrote on 28 February 2025

Amazing experience

Everything was perfect. The tour was punctual, the driver was very kind and funny, the stops were great and the cruise unforgettable. I had lunch buffet, it was okay, but next time I’m not gonna take it, you miss some good views for eating. Great experience!!!!!

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casim from Australia wrote on 22 February 2025

Southern Discoveries

Recommended, great driver and great bus. The food is great too and lovely staff on the boat. We had beautiful experience. Thanks Roland

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Razvan from New Zealand wrote on 17 February 2025

Fantastic Southern Discoveries Milford Sound trip

We have had an amazing experience with Southern Discoveries Milford Sound trip. Everything was well organized. Our driver, Benjamin told us a lot of interesting stories and stopped at many attractive places. He is not only a good driver, but also a real guide and we think that the company is lucky to have him. The cruise boat was very good with fantastic buffet lunch and friendly stuff. We need to thank the organizers for such a good activity. Highly recommended.

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Karen Maber from New Zealand wrote on 13 February 2025

Great value for money !

We had a fabulous tour yesterday ! Perfect weather, fantastic views and our tour guide/driver was great! Thank you “Junior” for the informative and entertaining commentary ! Safe and professional driving skills too ! Buffet lunch on board the cruise was varied and plentiful. All in all , a great experience!

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davidw60 from New Zealand wrote on 12 February 2025

Amazing tour guide

Amazing experience, no real issues. Our guide was amazing! He kept doing giant eagle impressions.

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