Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
Overview
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Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel through lush rainforest, glacier carved valleys, alpine lookouts and much more. Enjoy spectacular short walks and incredible photo stops before arriving at the main event, magical Milford Sound.
On arrival at Milford Sound, board a modern and spacious catamaran exploration of the region’s most famous fiord. As the boat travels the length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea, the welcoming crew will share what they know about their place, its wildlife, waterfalls, and fascinating history.
Enjoy complimentary lunch before joining the crew for a dance in the spray of pure glacial melt as the boat noses close Stirling Falls for a refreshing finale!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please ensure that a car seat or suitable restraint is brought for all passengers 4 years and under travelling on our coach to ensure their safety and safety of others.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Milford Sound Cruise
Coffee and/or Tea
Options
Early Coach & Cruise from QTN
Coach & Cruise Day Tour: Beat the crowds and join the first coach departing Queenstown for Milford Sound! Transport, cruise and lunch included.
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch: Lunch options include chicken, vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free. Lunch is served on board the cruise
Air Conditioned Touring Coach
Pickup included
Coach&Cruise Tour Queenstown
Coach and Cruise Day Tour: Join an epic coach & catamaran exploration of the Fiordland National Park. Return coach transport, cruise and lunch included
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch: Lunch options include chicken, vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free. Lunch is served on board the cruise
Touring Coach: Air conditioned touring coach
Pickup included
Later Coach & Cruise from QTN
Coach and Cruise Day Tour: Allow the crowds to rush ahead on this later departure coach & cruise exploration of Piopiotahi/Milford Sound. Lunch included
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch: Picnic lunch options include chicken, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. Lunch is served on board the cruise
Air Conditioned Tour Coach
Pickup included
Operated by Pure Milford
Reviews
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Jane M,
Jan 22, 2025
3.0Overpriced and 13.5 hours (many hotels for pickups and drop offs added lots of time). First restroom stop was 3 hours into trip!!! Driver, Andre, was excellent. Lunch was awful — bring your own sandwich and drink!!! Coffee, tea, and water (ran out early) provided only, everything else is limited and for a fee.
The drive was longer than...
Maureen S,
Jan 21, 2025
5.0The drive was longer than I expected. The driver was excellent. Informative, patient. It would be helpful to know the name of the bus we will be taking. We were picked up at Frankton and there were many buses that came and went and we needed to check each one as we arrived at 7:00 for a scheduled 7:15 pick up but didn’t get picked up until 7:40.
Bus trip and not much else
Karen S,
Jan 21, 2025
1.0Worst 13 hours I've spent in a long time. This should be just called torture on a bus. Just terrible
Sebastian was a great...
Lifi D,
Jan 20, 2025
5.0Sebastian was a great driver and narrator of the surroundings on our way there. The views.l themselves were good, but not great in our books. I think it would have been more unique if it had rained and we got to see the temporary waterfalls down the mountains.
Long drive, but fantastic views and experience
Brian Y,
Jan 20, 2025
5.0Long day of sitting on a coach, but the views and experiences are well worth the trip. On the drive up, our driver made stops along the way, that broke up the long drive. Drinking water from a glacial stream was refreshing.
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