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 from2 Jul to 15 Jul 2026

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  • Adult Ex Queenstown$247.20 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • 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$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • Child Ex Queenstown$209.00
  • Infant Ex Queenstown$209.00

  • Adult Ex Queenstown$309.00
  • 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 Te Anau$207.20 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$259.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$259.00
  • 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$259.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$259.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$259.00
  • 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$259.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$259.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$259.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00

  • Adult Ex Te Anau$259.00
  • Child Ex Te Anau$199.00
  • Infant Ex Te Anau$199.00
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Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergencyBreathtaking scenery and views of Milford Sound (35 people said this).
  • emergencyKnowledgeable and entertaining tour guides (30 people said this).
  • emergencyComfortable and spacious coach for the journey (25 people said this).
  • emergencyWell-organized cruise experience with plenty of photo stops (20 people said this).
  • emergencyDelicious picnic lunch provided during the trip (15 people said this).
  • star_shineBring a camera for stunning photos.
    Consider taking the trip on a clear day for the best views.

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Elizabeth Mitchell from Australia wrote on 30 June 2026

Fabulous tour to Milford

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 !!

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kassak from Australia wrote on 22 June 2026

THANK YOU VAUGHN

The drive was absolutely stunning and Vaughn was so informative and sweet, highly recommend this experience

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ambern7 from New Zealand wrote on 21 June 2026

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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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trishap2 from New Zealand wrote on 21 June 2026

Excellent trip

Trip starts on time. Check-in smooth. They’re flexible if you arrive early. Coach + cruise packages run seamlessly.

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Marcela Perez from New Zealand wrote on 14 June 2026

Poor Customer Service & No Flexibility

I purchased two passes for a Milford Sound trip from Queenstown as a gift for my parents. Unfortunately, my father became very unwell on the morning of the tour and was unable to attend. I called the agency to let them know, and was told they would contact me later that day, but no one ever did. When I followed up, I was told there was nothing they could do. While I understood that a refund might not be possible, I was disappointed that they would not allow a date change so my parents could still enjoy the experience. The lack of communication and flexibility in a genuine medical situation was very disappointing and left me feeling let down by the customer service.

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