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!
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.
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Excellent experience, and the driver was fantastic. A gentlemen and kept everyone entertained throughout the journey.
Stan is a professional driver and was a great tour guide entertaining us with facts/knowledge of new zealand with a bonus dad jokes. But really our family enjoy the trip, less hassle for us, the milford itself is a beauty and a gift and having Stan handling the bus with his experience is a bonus for us. We will recommend the service and company to everyone. It's a must and all worth it. Thank you Team!
Takes way too long to get there The bus driver was very monotonous
The Coach Driver:Stan,was so lovely and made the long trip enjoyable.Actually the Coach Driver:Stan made the trip AMAZING.Stan informed us about scenic knowledge and provided us with all operational information.Stan was so funny and made sure we were always on time.Diffently recommend Southern Discoveries and Stan the Coach Driver.
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Cheslyn from New Zealand wrote on 07 July 2025
Memorable day
Our driver Stan from Southern Discoveries shared interesting stories about the area's history and geology.The nature cruise in Milford Sound was incredible, with abundant waterfalls and wildlife spotting opportunities. The skipper's commentary was informative and engaging, providing insights into the area's unique features.