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Milford Sound Tour: Scenic Coach and Cruise
4.7
115 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
(115 Ratings)
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Steven_g
Nov 10, 2025
Milford Sound. Amazing - Booking is easy and operators are in constant touch through out.
The bus is very comfortable and our driver Stan was very knowledgeable, pleasant and informative. The trip is amazing and the scenery throughout the bus ride was beautiful. The boat ride was a little rough due to poor weather conditions BUT the weather also contributed to a memorable day as the waterfalls were in abundance and teaming water into the fjord.
The boat was clean and comfortable and the food (buffet) was well supplied and very tasty.
The crew were very pleasant and knowledgeable and the information about the fjord was brilliant.
I highly recommend this trip. It’s an amazing place to visit, the scenery is without a doubt some of the most beautiful that I’ve ever seen.
You must go to see this place.
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C9997kwkatrinab
Nov 4, 2025
Coach and boat tour Milford Sound. - The coach driver and narration was awesome. The knowledge of the boat driver and narrator was awesome and nothing was too much trouble throughout the whole day.
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Ian_g
Oct 13, 2025
M Sound trip - Listen to the commentary, most interesting and informative with a bit of humour, our driver helped make the whole day so much fun
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Catherine_w
Oct 5, 2025
Amazing transport; amazing scenery; amazing experience!! - Wow! What a well run unit the tour was! Great commentary from our driver and information! The bus trip was amazing and we transversed spectacular countryside. When we arrived at the Sound, it continued with all that was promised! Spectacular views; great staff; clean vessel and lovely food! Well worth the journey!
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Talia_s
Oct 2, 2025
Very good experience - Great experience overall. Milford sound is stunning. Pack warm clothes and possibly rain gear and prepare for rain and wind, especially if traveling in the spring.
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Peter_i
Sep 5, 2025
Milford Sound Awesome Expeience - Everything about the tour was great. The bus trip from Te Anau and especially the drivers commentary was very good.
The boat trip on Milford Sound was awesome. There had been a lot of rain, so it was waterfalls galore. Very windy but that just made the experience. Cloud cover lifted do we could see the enormity of the mountains either side. Very nice lunch on the boat.
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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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Donna_m
Nov 4, 2025
Not all its cracked up to be - The coach part of the tour was informative and smooth the boat was not well organised and the buffet was awful and very much aimed at the asian visitors it was chaotic with a limited space which meant you missed 30/40 minutes of the cruise. The lack of information about buffet food meant you are paying for something we found inedible
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