Milford Sound: Breathtaking Coach & Cruise Adventure from Queenstown
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The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from our premium coaches with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports. Your friendly driver shares stories about the area's history and unique ecology, with well-timed stops to snap photos of the amazing views. Our free multi-lingual commentary app is available on both the Coach and Cruise in eight languages. Arrive in Milford Sound feeling refreshed and ready to cruise the fiord. Get ready for unobstructed views of thundering waterfalls and the towering cliff faces. Our premium Nature Cruise comes with options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures. This trip takes care of all the transportation, including round-trip travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound and a seamless connection to your cruise. All you have to do is enjoy the experience.
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JMYousuf_S, 12/13/2025 7:05:57 PM
If anyone is planning to visit Australia and New Zealand, first trip they should reserve is this trip in Queenstown. It’s a must see one to absorb natural beauty. Guide was great too.
Daniel_H, 12/13/2025 2:16:46 AM
Great scenery. Today was a sunny day which meant on the plus side it was blue sky and sunshine all the times but on the down side there wasn’t much of water falls to see. Milford Sound cruise was still very windy though. A memorable trip overall.
Alex_H, 12/12/2025 10:23:17 PM
Amazing experience! The coach ride was comfortable and super informative our driver Vaughan was entertaining and funny with plenty of interesting facts which made the drive feel much faster and learnt a lot more about our own country Make sure you are well prepared for a good long day
Melissa_L, 12/11/2025 12:41:01 PM
Well organized excursion, friendly and knowledgable tour guide, spectacular scenery, delicious buffet lunch, comfortable bus ride, wonderful experience shared with my grown daughter. Best way to celebrate my 65th birthday!
474lumat, 12/11/2025 4:05:52 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Stan was an awesome driver and tour guide. It was a long day but it was really enjoyable. Learnt so much during the day trip. Highly recommend.
Tara_M, 12/1/2025 3:48:46 PM
The driver was very informative and funny. Traveling along the huge lake from Queenstown was impressive, waterfalls were lovely, and the Sound was magnificent. The buffet was quite tasty. Wish we’d made time to eat something before we got on the bus because it was nearly 3 hours to the first snack and restroom stop. Scenery was beautiful, but it’s a long ride back - might want to bring something to read! Great adventure!
Vasya_D, 11/29/2025 1:46:36 AM
Weather can change at a moment’s notice. Be ready! Bring a poncho with you if don’t want to buy theirs for $10.
Birender_S, 11/23/2025 2:43:25 AM
Excellent trip . Well managed . Starts early so beat the hordes . Great commentary during the trip to explain the history and geography of the area .
Constance D, 11/21/2025 4:53:08 PM
It was a very long day and the tour guide, Elle and the bus driver, Nick made the day most enjoyable, including stops for food and photos, the sharing of intelligent information, and their very pleasant demeanours. A great experience!
Amanda_A, 11/21/2025 2:36:54 AM
Boat sucked, bc there were too many tour groups on it. Like a herd of cows. Mean foreigners… and nice ones. Buffet wasn’t great. Our bus ride was WAY TOO LONG. Driver was nice but we had to run on and off bus fast to see things… hated it. LONG LINES for womens bathrooms. I simply couldn’t wait to get back- it was rough.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Please make sure you arrive at least 15mins before your departure time.
Departure point
Please head inside the Southern Discoveries office situated at the above address (110 Beach Street, Queenstown) to check in for your trip. Please make sure you arrive at least 15mins before your departure time.Return details
The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from our premium coaches with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports. Your friendly driver shares stories about the area's history and unique ecology, with well-timed stops to snap photos of the amazing views. Our free multi-lingual commentary app is available on both the Coach and Cruise in eight languages. Arrive in Milford Sound feeling refreshed and ready to cruise the fiord. Get ready for unobstructed views of thundering waterfalls and the towering cliff faces. Our premium Nature Cruise comes with options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures. This trip takes care of all the transportation, including round-trip travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound and a seamless connection to your cruise. All you have to do is enjoy the experience.Redemption
* 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. *Please make sure you are at your required pickup location at least 15mins prior to departure. *If you booked before 24th November 2022 you will receive a picnic lunch not buffet. You do however have the option to upgrade to buffet lunch at an additional cost on check in. *A smaller vehicle which does not feature a glass roof may be used with smaller groups for a more personalised experience.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund