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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 3 Sep to 16 Sep 2026

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  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • 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$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$217.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$232.00 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$217.00 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$217.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$232.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$194.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$182.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$155.40
  • 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$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$129.50 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$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$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

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

4.8

56 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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jacquelineg6 from Australia wrote on 31 August 2026

A great day out

Both our coach and cruise guides were very knowledgeable and engaging! It is a long day but well worth it, I can’t describe the views on the drive!

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kelsg from New Zealand wrote on 28 August 2026

Coach Bus + Milford + Bus

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I would highly recommend this tour! This was our first time visiting Milford Sound, so we didn’t really know what to expect, but it was honestly an amazing experience from start to finish. The bus journey is quite long, but Vaughan, our driver, made it so enjoyable. We stopped at some absolutely beautiful and incredible scenic spots along the way, and Vaughan was such a wealth of knowledge. His passion for Milford Sound really came through, and I learned so much that I definitely wouldn’t have learned if we had driven ourselves. He knew the roads like the back of his hand, and we felt completely comfortable with his driving. The coach tour itself was fantastic, and Milford Sound was absolutely breathtaking! The buffet lunch was actually much better than we expected, and we were lucky enough to see some fur seals. The boat driver was also very knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting information throughout the cruise. It is a very long day, but honestly, it is SO worth it! If we had planned and saved for it properly, we would have loved to fly back by plane or helicopter to make the day a little shorter. We absolutely loved the whole experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Milford Sound. It’s an unforgettable experience and 100% worth doing! ❤️

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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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benjt from New Zealand wrote on 16 August 2026

Magical Experience

Milford sound is magical. The journey was great decause of Baabaa's commentary. 100% must try.

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