Discover the breathtaking Milford Sound, hailed as the 8th wonder of the world, on an unforgettable Coach & Cruise adventure provided by Southern Discoveries...
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.
I would highly recommend. I have visited Milford Sounds once before, but the coach tour was a great experience, saved me driving there and overnight accomodation. Vaughan was our driver and wow, what a wealth of knowledge he has, along with a passion for sharing this special place with others. I learned so much, which I would not have if I'd done another self drive. The cruise itself was beautiful, waterfalls were gushing due to a lot of rainfall in the days prior. A fantastic experience again. I recently visited Yosemite in USA, also amazing however Milford is on another level. 💖🌏 I took a packed lunch with plenty of snacks as I hadn't booked the buffet etc. There were plenty of yempting and delicious food stops to and from Milford, so I barely used my prepared food. It's a long day trip of course but totally worth every minute. All in all a comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable experience. 5 stars to Vaughan !!
The drive was absolutely stunning and Vaughn was so informative and sweet, highly recommend this experience
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Amazing trip with interesting commentary! We booked last minute so didn’t get loads of time to research but ended up being a great choice! Thanks Hamish 😊
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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:)