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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 11 May to 24 May 2025

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  • 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
  • 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$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$231.00 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$231.00 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$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 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

  • 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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aaronc10 from New Zealand wrote on 19 April 2025

An unforgettable and amazing trip

Our amazing trip took about 12.5 hours. We departed from the Southern Discoveries Center at 7 a.m. The front desk staff were very friendly and kindly reminded us to exchange our passes first. Our driver, Junior, was fantastic—a true storyteller! He shared interesting facts and stories about all the sights along the way. At times, I wished he’d take a sip of water to keep his throat from getting dry—he talked a lot, in the best way! During the cruise, we saw three siphons, some adorable baby sea seals, and several stunning waterfalls—it was truly breathtaking. We arrived safely in Queenstown at the end of the day. I’m giving this trip a full 5 stars—absolutely top-notch. Oh, and one more thing: I really enjoyed the buffet on the cruise!

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Sandra from New Zealand wrote on 04 April 2025

Our Milford Trip

Absolutely fabulous trip! Great Coach and very informative Driver! The weather was very bad - lots of rain but was just an awesome sight with thousands of waterfalls in the mountains! Weather Very Rough that day on boat trip but was a one in a lifetime experience and would recommend to all! Cheers.

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beenamarsh from New Zealand wrote on 31 March 2025

Ataahua

Well organised. Bus trip was great. Cruise & buffet lunch was great. Longest day however scenery was well worth it.

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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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