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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.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult Ex Queenstown$276.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$276.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$276.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$258.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$245.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$222.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$222.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$206.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$222.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$206.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$222.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$206.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$222.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$236.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$206.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$245.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$185.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyStunning scenery throughout the journey (35 people said this).
- emergencyKnowledgeable and entertaining drivers who provided great commentary (30 people said this).
- emergencyDelicious buffet lunch on the cruise (25 people said this).
- emergencyComfortable and spacious coach with good amenities (20 people said this).
- emergencySmooth and well-organized experience from start to finish (18 people said this).
- emergencyMemorable and breathtaking cruise around Milford Sound (22 people said this).
- star_shineBring motion sickness meds if you're prone to it.
Make sure to use the bathroom before leaving Milford Sound, as there are no stops on the way back.
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TERESA COOPER from United Kingdom wrote on 21 February 2026
Milford Sound
The whole day was amazing, Keith our guide was exceptional full of info and fun facts. Milford was stunning, thoroughly recommend Southern Discoveries
Richard Kon from United States wrote on 20 February 2026
Milford Sound tour from Queenstown
Southern Discoveries was excellent. Milford Sound amazing on a clear sunny day. Nice box lunch
Hanan Hanan from New Zealand wrote on 18 February 2026
Over priced
This is my 3rd milford sound trip, the coach and boat ride are like all the others. The driver was wonderfull- Vaughn is a fantastic driver and tour guide, he was the highlight of the journey- other than the beautiful scenery!! The buffet was very disappointing. Honestly better pay much less for a non buffet, or cafe lunch trip- the coach and boat would be the same. Not worth the cost.
Leisha MacKenzie from New Zealand wrote on 10 February 2026
Great day trip
The bus ride commentary was fabulous. We learnt so much. The driver was very helpful and friendly and funny. The buffet was a bit dissapointing. I'm gluten and dairy free so there was only rice and steamed vegetables or Curry. I think the picnic box looked better. Maybe the buffet doesn't need to be all hot food. The boat ride was magnificent but hard to hear the commentary.
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kaztravels from New Zealand wrote on 22 February 2026
Highlight of my NZ travels
I had considered driving myself to the Sounds but so glad I chose to take this tour instead. It had been raining the night before so we had the privilege of none stop Waterfalls. Jack our driver was excellent, no rush, great driving and very informative commentary. Once we arrived it was no fuss boarding the Cruise and to sit down to an amazing buffet lunch with views to match ,was perfect. Lunch was served right away so you could finish eating before we started to reach some of the amazing close-up features like Seal Rock, so you had time to claim a stop out on the deck. I would highly recommend this bus and cruise package as by the end of the day I got to enjoy the views on the return trip and also get in some sleep, something was needed after such an eventful day. I would have never seen as much driving myself as the roads are narrow and winding and you can't look up and take everything in like I could on the glass top roof bus. Amazing a must do while in NZ