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Milford Sound Tour: Scenic Coach and Cruise
4.7
109 Ratings
Te Anau
Embark on a scenic cruise through Milford Sound, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Indulge in a buffet lunch while exploring waterfalls and the Tasman Sea.
Embark on a scenic cruise through Milford Sound, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Indulge in a buffet lunch while exploring waterfalls and the Tasman Sea.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Southern Discoveries - Go Milford - This is the location of where the Southern Discoveries check in is located, for your special day trip into Milford Sound with the original Milford Sound operators!
- Southern Discoveries - Go Milford - This is the location of where the Southern Discoveries check in is located, for your special day trip into Milford Sound with the original Milford Sound operators!
What's Included
- Return transport from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a modern and spacious coach with excellent viewing
- Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
- Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
- View waterfalls and wildlife from the cruise
- FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise
- Freshly made Lunch
- FREE Multilingual App for Coach and…
- Return transport from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a modern and spacious coach with excellent viewing
- Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
- Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
- View waterfalls and wildlife from the cruise
- FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise
- Freshly made Lunch
- FREE Multilingual App for Coach and Cruise
- Available on the App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.
Additional Information
Set off on a relaxing Milford Sound journey from Te Anau. Let the team handle the driving while you unwind in their premium coaches, crafted for exceptional views along the Milford Road. The amiable driver will share fascinating tales about the region’s history and unique ecology, with perfectly timed stops for capturing stunning photos.
Upon arrival at…
Set off on a relaxing Milford Sound journey from Te Anau. Let the team handle the driving while you unwind in their premium coaches, crafted for exceptional views along the Milford Road. The amiable driver will share fascinating tales about the region’s history and unique ecology, with perfectly timed stops for capturing stunning photos.
Upon arrival at Milford Sound, board a specially designed catamaran for a Nature Cruise. Savor complimentary tea and coffee, pre-order a picnic lunch, or indulge in the To Kai buffet available on select departures. Download the free app to enjoy commentary in eight different languages.
Get up close to waterfalls and towering cliffs, and keep an eye out for wildlife such as fur seals, dolphins, and the Fiordland crested penguin. This convenient round-trip transfer from Te Anau is the ideal way to witness the grandeur of Milford Sound.
- 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.
Location
80 Lakefront Drive
Lakefront Drive
Please head inside the Southern Discoveries office situated at the above address (80 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau) to check in for your trip. Please make sure you arrive at least 15mins before your departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(109 Ratings)
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Traveler30376143012
Aug 3, 2025
Stunning views and great service - The coach trip was great and Greg was an excellent driver and tour guide, providing facts, stories and jokes the whole way there. The several stops on the way were picturesque and while they were quick stops there was ample time for photos. The cruise itself had amazing views from everywhere on the boat and was very informative, pointing out various peaks and helping to spot animals, we saw a baby seal and a dolphin! We opted for the buffet lunch which was great quality and well labelled for all dietary requirements. As a lovely bonus - the staff at the tour office went the extra mile by secretly calling ahead to the cruise to ask them to make our whole group feel special after they found out a couple in our group had got engaged a few days prior.
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Heather_g
Jul 6, 2025
Exceptional Day Out to Milford - Keith our tour bus driver was exceptional. His commentary on such a wide variety of information was truly outstanding and this combined with his driving skill made for a great time. The cruise on Milford Sound was awe inspiring and the lunch was very nice. To see Bottle Nose dolphins swimming near the boat and the soaring mountainside was breathtaking. The trip ran like clockwork. I am so pleased to have had the experience and I have taken lots of photos for memories of the day.
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Voyage47938017701
Jul 2, 2025
Thank you Matua Junior! - Pai rawa atu!
We had an absolutely amazing experience with our coach driver, Matua Junior!
What made this trip special was how much Junior cared — not just for us, but for the whenua (land). He spoke beautifully about how we care for Aotearoa, and as a Māori, it was really moving to hear someone honour the land in such a meaningful way.
What really stood out was how he didn’t just talk the talk — he lived it. After every stop, he would pick up any rubbish left behind. That small act showed how much he genuinely cares and respects the whenua.
He also had a great personality and a good sense of Kiwi humour that made the journey even more enjoyable.
You could tell he wasn’t just doing a job — he was sharing his love and knowledge of Aotearoa with us, and every word felt real and heartfelt.
I was lucky enough to return two days later to gift him a pounamu for the mahi(work) he has done!
Ngā mihi nui, Matua Junior. Thank you for having us on board. Anyone would be lucky to travel with you
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Jane_j
Jun 22, 2025
Recommend- fabulous ! - Absolutely spectacular! Well well worth it and was one of the highlights of our trip. We did both sounds - and they are vastly different. Would do again. Very comfortable and good commentary
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Richard_d
Mar 29, 2025
Waterfall World - Stunning views at every turn and uncountable waterfalls after only a light shower. Low clouds midway up the mountains created mystical moments
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P4559zdgeoffh
Mar 22, 2025
Wet & Wild - Even in the rain it was magic. Coach driver Keith Uruk-hai was the best. Plenty of interesting stops and commentary along the way.
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Ken_r
Mar 18, 2025
Wet day in Millford - It was a wet day when we went but don’t let that put you off it just made all the water falls much more spectacular
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Sandra_m
Feb 27, 2025
Wonderful trip to Milford Sound - This is a must-do trip if you are in the area and have a day to spare. The trip and its organisation was slick and seamless: meet at the information office in Te Anau to collect your tickets (Grace can also set you up for other adventures and recommend places to eat) jump on the bus and let your driver (the friendly, informative and very professional Keith, in our case) take the strain of where to stop for the best photos, getting to Milford Sound in time for your cruise and parking your own vehicle (the car parks were mobbed even on a Wednesday in late February). We booked the picnic lunch, which is collected on board the boat, and it was well worth the money: sandwiches, fruit, crackers & cheese, biscuits and chocolate.
The cruise boat, The Lady Bowen, is comfortable and modern and, the Captain’s commentary was live, not recorded, so specific to what we were experiencing on the day. Stand at the front or front/right of the boat on your way out for the best views.
Milford Sound itself was glorious. Put down your cameras and take it all in!
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Tom_m
Mar 21, 2025
Milford Sound - coach ride/boat cruise - Milford Sound - honestly, a bit meh. The trip in there was better imho (sights and scenery along the way were fantastic⛰️🤌. The driver of the bus, 'Junior' was exceptional - informative & entertaining😄💯✔️). The boat cruise 🛳 was good albeit everywhere is insanely infested with tourists🪳. So Milford, whilst immensely scenic, wasn't as good as people make it out to be.
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Keithm72
Apr 12, 2025
Great experience in any weather conditions. - The cruise and sights at Milford Sound were amazing even though it rained heavily all day making the number of waterfalls exceptional. Without the rain the number of waterfalls would be much less but the views of the mountains may have been better. Anytime the trip is well worthwhile. The only issues that could be improved would be to have the buffet lunch a bit longer and making the trip the specified time of 8.5 hours instead of only 7 hours on our trip from Te Anau which missed some of the proposed stopovers.
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