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

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Experience Milford Sound, the 8th wonder of the world, with a fascinating Coach & Cruise trip brought to you by Southern Discoveries.

Experience Milford Sound, the 8th wonder of the world, with a fascinating Coach & Cruise trip brought to you 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!
  • Cruise includes a delicious, freshly prepared Buffet Lunch and FREE tea and coffee
  • Experience an unforgettable Milford Sound Cruise and travel the length of the fiord

Departing from Queenstown or Te Anau, you’ll encounter spectacular scenery from the get-go as we journey overland by coach.

Sit back and relax, enjoy informative commentary and soak up the awe-inspiring views of sheer mountains and towering cliffs, rugged valleys and native rain forest, surrounded by cascading waterfalls and glacial lakes. Our experienced, local coach driver will show you the best short walks and photo stops on the Milford Road, and will connect you seamlessly with our Milford Sound Nature or Scenic Cruise.

Board one of our modern catamarans and take in the grandeur of Milford Sound with panoramic views from the top deck, or lounge in comfort in the large covered seating areas below.

You will cruise the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea and enjoy the informative commentary on the abundant wildlife and natural history, stopping at waterfalls and points of interest on the way.

Adult Ex Queenstown $339.00
Child Ex Queenstown $239.00 (Aged 5-14 years)
Adult Ex Te Anau $289.00
Child Ex Te Anau $239.00 (Aged 5-14 years)
Infant Ex Queenstown $179.00 (Aged 0-4 years)
Infant Ex Te Anau $179.00 (Aged 0-4 years)

Location

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

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

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.

    Buffet is included for adults and children.

    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 27 Dec to 9 Jan 2025

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  • Adult Ex Queenstown$339.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$271.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$237.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$254.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$254.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$254.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$339.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$271.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$254.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$217.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 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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travelmax from Germany wrote on 22 November 2023

Gigantisch

Mit Stan als sehr humorvollen und sympathischen Reiseführer hat der Ausflug schon ideal begonnen. Wir haben mehrere Stops auf dem Weg gemacht und einiges lernen können. Die Bootstour durch die Fiorde von Milford Sound war fantastisch! Abgesegen von dem sehr leckeren Buffet war der Service sehr gut. Milford Sound an sich ist einfach gigantisch! Die Berge mit ihren Wasserfällen vom Wasser aus zu sehen war jeden Cent wert! Das sollte man nicht missen. Wir haben sogar ein paar Robben gesehen. Die Tour ist definitiv eine Empfehlung.

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ludgerr from Germany wrote on 20 November 2019

Sehr eindrucksvoll

Wir hatten super Wetter, zig Wasserfälle, da es kurz vorher geregnet hatte, gute, informative Führung

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Johanna Wegner from Germany wrote on 15 November 2018

Schöner Tagesausflug in eine traumhafte Gegend

Der Ausflug war sehr gut organisiert und Ian, unser Busfahrer war sehr daran interessiert, uns möglichst viele Informationen über die Gegend zu geben. Auf der Fahrt zum Sound haben wir ein paar Stopps eingelegt, zb an den Mirror Lakes. Die Bootstour auf dem Sound an sich war traumhaft- einziges Manko: das Buffet auf dem Boot war nicht erwähnenswert

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Natascha from Germany wrote on 08 March 2018

Schöne Tour durch super Landschaft

Die Tour nach Milford Sound war genauso wie erwartet. Man verbringt viel Zeit im Bus, da eine weite Strecke zurückgelegt werden muss. Die Tour an sich war trotzdem sehr schön. Unsere Busfahrerin Lou hat viel über die Gegend, die Vögel und Neuseeland im Allgemeinen erzählt, was sehr interessant war. Die Bootstour war etwas enttäuschend, was am Wetter liegen könnte. Es gab immer noch einige Infos und das Essen an Bord war gut, aber ich hatte irgendwie erwartet mehr zu sehen. Doch dafür können die Veranstalter ja nichts. Die Rückfahrt im Bus war recht entspannt. Es gab zwar nicht mehr viele Informationen, aber wir haben einen Film geguckt, der auch mit der Geschichte Neuseelands zusammenhängt.

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becc4 from Australia wrote on 05 December 2023

Not quite as expected

Booked for 2 with pick up from Te Anau. We have a car, however I was excited to experience the glass roof-top bus. Booked for 10am & expected we would return around 6pm latest (2hr drive to/from Milford, + 2hr boat). There was NO glass rooftop coach/bus, just a small 10-15 person shuttle. The driver told us we would be back around 7pm as our boat would not leave until 2:30pm (moved from 1:30pm). Arrived back 7:10pm. The driver made lots of stops on the way as we had time to kill. Was starving by the time we boarded boat at 2:30pm and there was NO buffet lunch (another reason why I booked this tour). The lady at reception said the boat was too small, however there was an entire buffet set up on board. Very confusing and disappointed with my dry chicken sandwich. Overall, okay. Did not meet expectations. Next time, I would drive myself.

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