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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise from Queenstown with Buffet Lunch

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Journey in comfort with Milford Sound's original cruise operator on one of our low emission coaches. Take in the incredible, panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining commentary, and let us show you the best stops and short walks along the way as you connect seamlessly to your Milford Sound cruise. Discover native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains on our extended Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Get within touching distance of impressive rock walls and close enough to feel the full force of the powerful 15,000-year-old Stirling Falls waterfall. Specialist nature guide on board sharing their local knowledge with lively and informative commentary. Delicious and freshly prepared Lunch alongside complimentary tea and coffee included on the cruise, with a licensed bar on board.
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  • Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
  • FREE Tea & Coffee
  • USB charging ports on board coach
  • Specialist nature guide providing informative commentary on board cruise
  • Milford Sound Nature Cruise
  • Return transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium coach
  • Freshly prepared Lunch
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.
Departure Point

St Omer Wharf 110 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand Please head inside the Southern Discoveries office situated at the above address (110 Beach Street, Queenstown) to check in for your trip.

Return Details

St Omer Wharf 110 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand Please head inside the Southern Discoveries office situated at the above address (110 Beach Street, Queenstown) to check in for your trip.

  • St Omer Wharf 110 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
    • Travel on a premium glass-roof coach, equipped with reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning. Low emission and brand new fleet. • USB charging ports and onboard toilet • Experienced, local coach drivers provide engaging and informative commentary, and show you the best short walks and photo stops along the Milford Road • Coach connects with our Milford Sound Nature Cruise for a 1hr 45mins cruise of Milford Sound • Specialist nature guide on board provides entertaining and informative commentary • FREE tea and coffee
  • Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand
    Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. Take in the sights as you head out of town and toward the incredible Fiordland.
    30 minutes
  • Te Anau, Te Anau, New Zealand
    Te Anau is a beautiful town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is home to endangered, flightless takahē birds and abundant trout in Lake Te Anau. Enjoy a short break here on your way to Milford Sound, in order to break up the journey, grab a coffee, and stretch your legs.
    30 minutes
  • Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound, New Zealand
    This beautiful valley is glaciated with steep sides and a flat floor. It's between half a kilometre to two kilometres wide and has a shingle riverbed floor, which is constantly being changed by the Eglinton River. This is an incredible stop you will make as apart of your journey to Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries.
    10 minutes
  • Mirror Lakes Walk, New Zealand
    Enjoy a stroll among small lakes with stunning reflections of the Earl Mountains, should weather be permissive on the day. This is an easy, short walk off the Milford Road.
    15 minutes
  • Eglinton Valley Camp 6178 Te Anau Milford Highway, Fiordland National Park 9679, New Zealand
    Interpretation panels show the effect of avalanches on the Milford Road and provide information on the wildlife of the Eglinton Valley. Visitor amenities include toilets and a telephone (card payment only).
    10 minutes
  • Lake Gunn, New Zealand
    Lake Gunn is a strikingly beautiful lake in the South Island of New Zealand.
  • Monkey Creek, Milford Sound, New Zealand
    Take in great views of the upper Hollyford Valley while you fill up your water bottle from this glacier fed spring. Friendly Keas (a New Zealand alpine parrot) love this area so it's a great stop for some kea spotting.
    10 minutes
  • Homer Tunnel, Milford Sound, New Zealand
    At an altitude of 945 metres above sea level and 1.2 kilometres in length, the unlined road tunnel allows access through sheer rock to Milford Sound with a gradient of 1 in 10. Completed in 1953, traffic lights control the traffic flow through the tunnel. An incredible part of your journey along the Milford Road.
  • Cleddau River, Southland 9679, New Zealand
    The Cleddau River is a beautiful river of New Zealand. It flows into the head of Milford Sound. You'll see many parts of this river as you journey along the Milford Sound road.
  • Milford Sound, Milford Sound, New Zealand
    Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory offers views of rare black coral and other marine life. Boat tours are a popular way to explore.
    130 minutes
  • Freshwater Basin, Milford Sound Highway 94, Milford Sound 9679, New Zealand
    Exchange your pass and board your Nature Cruise. Your unforgettable journey on the water starts here!
    10 minutes
  • Mitre Peak, Southland 9679, New Zealand
    Mitre Peak is a beautifully dramatic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located on the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the most photographed mountain peaks in the entire country.
  • Stirling Falls, Milford Sound, New Zealand
    Milford’s second-highest waterfall is the Stirling Falls, a staggering 151m in height – three times the height of Niagara Falls, but the 1,300m mountain behind displaces this incredible height. This is the famous waterfall that Hugh Jackman ‘jumped off’ in the movie Wolverine. The sheer drop of the Stirling Falls allows boats to get right underneath – it’s an incredible feeling to have the power of 151m worth of glacial water falling so close to you.
  • Sinbad Gully, Southland 9679, New Zealand
    Nestled behind the world famous Mitre Peak, the Sinbad Gully is characterised by extremely steep glacially carved walls punctuated by near vertical granite cliffs. These walls slowed pest invasion into the gully and as a result a number of unique native species remain in the Sinbad. Southern Discoveries is passionate about preserving Milford Sound’s beauty for future generations which is why it’s a key partner in a major conservation project – the Sinbad Sanctuary Project. The aim is to see the valley of New Zealand’s most photographed mountain (Sinbad Gully is at the base of Mitre Peak) become a sanctuary for native species.
  • Bowen Falls, Milford Sound, New Zealand
    The stunning Lady Bowen Falls is Milford’s highest waterfall. It plunges 162m from a hanging valley into the head of Milford Sound and provides electricity for the Milford Sound township by feeding a small hydroelectric scheme, as well as being the water source for the settlement.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent advisable
  • Appropriate child restraints are NOT provided by the operator. These must be provided by the parent or caregiver - without this you may be turned away and unable to travel - please be prepared.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
O2326VBnathanm
01 Sep 2023
Arriving a bit frazzled after making a mistake with my booking, I found the team at Southern Discoveries incredibly friendly and helpful, getting me sorted quickly and on the bus. We had a fantastic trip with Sonia at the wheel, as she told us of local trivia and folklore - I learnt quite a bit about farming and really enjoyed the local legend of the giant’s heartbeat and it’s impact on the waters of Lake Wakatipu. Sonia took us to multiple stops along the way, and I managed to snag some great photos. Milford Sound itself is beautiful, and I know understand why a long list of family members recommended the trip. If you get the chance to go, take it. The Southern Discovery Team were great. Thanks again for all of your help Sonia - ‘shorts’
Linda D
28 Aug 2023
This was an amazing experience with breathtaking scenery and a wonderful guide. It was a long day but definitely worth it!
stevenp920
27 Aug 2023
We booked this full day experience that would take us on a return journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound. The bus journey was amazing, the landscapes you will see are truly breathtaking. Our driver did an awesome job at providing us with running commentary along the way, but also mindful that people also wanted to rest. We learnt so much - the difference between a sound and fiord, the number of waterfalls you can see, geological, geographical and historical information. Along the way we also stop for toilet breaks, a longer break to grab some breakfast and coffee at Te Anau, and we stopped at many locations along the way to take some amazing photos. Once in Milford Sound we jumped on the large boat and did an almost 2hr cruise around the sound. We sat down to a full buffet lunch, and the food definitely didn't dissapoint, my fav for the day was the crispy pork belly (wow). The cruise had running commentary and again, learnt so much about how Milford Sound was created and the unique wildlife that live within the area. We saw so many beautiful waterfalls, and everywhere you looked, you just gaze in awe at how spectacular the whole area is. We were unlucky to see dolphins and whales on this trip, but we did see a few seals and penguins which was cool. After the cruise, we boarded the bus and journeyed back to Queenstown. We left at 7am, were in Milford Sound close to 1pm, carried out the water cruise, boarded the bus around 3pm, and were back in Queenstown just after 7pm. Highly recommend doing this experience, perfect if you don't have your own transport, or are a little hesitant to drive all the way out (especially in winter where you need to be mindful of black frost and avelanches).
This tour in New Zealand is organized by Southern Discoveries

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