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 from8 Jun to 21 Jun 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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  • Adult Ex Queenstown$185.40 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$185.40
  • 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$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$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$247.00 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$154.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • 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$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$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$207.00 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$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
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elliottc1 from United Kingdom wrote on 07 June 2026

Great experience

So much fun! Stan our guide was brilliant all day, he was attentive, knowledgeable and very funny. Was clear with the days plan and made sure everything run smoothly. Coach was comfortable and the cruise was well organised. Food looked good! Milford sound… wow! Just go, the endless views and second to none probably the best nature landscape I’ve ever seen.

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Stephen Wilkinson from United Kingdom wrote on 07 June 2026

Great tour

Really enjoyed. It’s a long day but it’s so worth it. Stan the guide/driver was great. And the fjord is just wow! Do it.

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Hayley Baker from New Zealand wrote on 06 June 2026

Got love Milford

This was a brilliant tour, our tour guide gave great commentary on our journey and was a lovely guy. Well worth doing this full day experience, Milford Sounds is truly stunning. My highlight was the fact I got to see our native Kea.

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archiea from New Zealand wrote on 03 June 2026

Fantastic experience in Milford Sound

The road from Te Anau/Milford Road is stunning in itself—alpine valleys, mirror lakes, forests, and the famous Homer Tunnel. Every turn brought new views; we stopped many times just to take photos and breathe in the fresh mountain air. Even though it’s a long day, the scenery makes every minute feel special. Service: Friendly, knowledgeable crew shared stories, history, and pointed out every highlight. Hot tea/coffee and biscuits kept us warm; they even took great photos for us.

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corya1 from New Zealand wrote on 15 May 2026

Awesome!

Vaugh our tour guide is an absolute legend! He made quick several stops for all of us to enjoy the sceneries and take photos. Ver accommodating, friendly and always with a smile. He even recommended where to go to eat in QT.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Child Ex Queenstown 5 - 14 years

Infant Ex Queenstown 0 - 4 years

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