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Coach & Nature Cruise

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from $193.50

Departs Queenstown and Te Anau daily

A Milford Sound adventure you’ll never forget

Short walks and photo stops on the Milford Road

Departs Queenstown and Te Anau daily

A Milford Sound adventure you’ll never forget

Short walks and photo stops on the Milford Road

About

Take a guided adventure to Milford Sound with a friendly team offering 60 years of local knowledge.

Cruise on a modern, spacious vessel with unobstructed views through full-height windows
Get incredibly close to waterfalls and wildlife
Includes FREE tea and coffee and licensed bar onboard
Modern, spacious coach with plenty of legroom
Our local coach drivers provide you with entertaining and informative commentary in English
Choose to add a delicious fresh picnic lunch or our famous To Kai Buffet
Departures from Queenstown and Te Anau
Gift vouchers are available for our Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise. Buy now if you don't know your travel date and you don't want to miss out!

from $193.50

Depart Queenstown up to 12hrs 30mins, Depart Te Anau up to 7hrs

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Nature cruise getting close to Stirling Falls in Milford Sound

Stop at Mirror Lakes and enjoy perfect reflections

Our premium coach provides multi-lingual headset commentary

If you are lucky you can get to see dolphins swimming close to the vessel in Milford Sound

Driving through the Cleddau Valley towards Milford Sound

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Lunch

Picnic Lunch

Prepared fresh daily and showcasing a selection of New Zealand products. Choose between a regular, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free picnic option.

To Kai Buffet

The food is as good as the views! We offer a choice of lunch from our onboard galley; either a full "To Kai" Buffet, or a Picnic Lunch.

To Kai means "Your Food".
Our Kiwi-style buffet lunch includes a selection of delicious hot and cold dishes and salads freshly prepared on board by our chefs using local produce.

Transport

from Queenstown
from Te Anau

Coach

Premium glass-roof coach departs early allowing you to arrive relaxed and ready for your Milford Sound cruise. Expert coach drivers provide time for photo stops and short walks along the Milford road journey.

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Coach + return scenic flight

Jump on an early morning coach trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Return by scenic flight enjoying amazing views of the mountains and valleys of the Southern Alps and Fiordland National Park.

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Coach + return scenic heli

Depart Queenstown by coach; enjoy the sights and photo stops on the road to Milford Sound. Return by helicopter flight experiencing spectacular views across the Southern Alps.

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"Just wow!"

Trip Advisor reviews

Excellent cruise and staff! Highlight of our holiday Epic Adventure! Awesome day on the water! Best tourist experience ever! Amazing trip along Milford Sound Great Experience! Breathtaking

FAQ

Does the coach & cruise day trip from Queenstown include lunch?

Many of our Milford Sound experiences include a picnic OR Buffet lunch on board the cruise. When booking, you will see which departures include lunch and which do not. You can also bring your own lunch if you prefer.

Where do we stop on the Milford road?

Our coaches stop at three to four significant points of interest on the Milford Road. Find out more on our Road to Milford Sound map.

How do we get picked up for our coach trip to Milford Sound?

All coach departures offer pick-up from most main accommodation providers. When you book online, select pick up from your accommodation, and indicate where you would like to be picked up from. Or simply make your way to our Queenstown Visitors Centre or Te Anau Info Centre.

Can I book a coach trip and add a pick-up point later?

You need to indicate your pick-up point when booking your coach online. If you do not indicate a pickup location, we will expect you to board at the Queenstown Visitor Centre or the Te Anau Visitor Centre. The coach will depart from our Visitor Centres at the time indicated. You need to be there 15 minutes before departure to collect your Boarding Passes. If you need to change your pick-up option, please call Reservations on 0800 264 536.

We’re getting picked up from your visitor centre in Queenstown. Is there parking?

There are many parking options within 200 metres of the Queenstown Visitor Centre at St Omers Wharf, but no parking outside the Queenstown Visitor Centre. If your accommodation is in the town centre it is a very pleasant walk to the Queenstown Visitor Centre located on the waterfront at St Omers Wharf. If you have selected Queenstown Visitor Centre as your pick up location and you would like to change it, you can do this by calling or emailing our reservations team.

What’s the difference between the small coach from Te Anau and the other coach options?

The small coach departs earlier and offers more stops on the road to Milford Sound.

Do you have webcams in Milford Sound and Queenstown?

Yes, you can view how the weather and day looks in both destinations. Check out our Milford Sound webcam here. Check out our Queenstown webcam here.

What’s the difference between the cruises?

Please check out our Cruise Comparison table, where you can see our range of cruises and the vessels. https://www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz/milford-sound/cruises-compare/

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Get in touch

in New Zealand

0800 264 536

Overseas

+64 3 441 1137

reservations@southerndiscoveries.co.nz reservations@southerndiscoveries.co.nz