Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
Overview
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12 hours
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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.
Piopiotahi Milford Sound is a place of exceptional natural beauty, carved by glaciers and surrounded by towering peaks and lush rainforest. As part of Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s most remote and rugged region, this incredible environment also brings with it a range of natural hazards. While our team takes every measure to operate safely and keep you informed, it’s important that you are aware of potential risks so you can be prepared and confident during your visit. More information can be found on https://puremilford.co.nz/natural-hazard-and-risk
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
What To Expect
Southland Region
Departing Queenstown and hugging the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the highway brings you along the rugged but beautiful Devil's Staircase and passed stunning mountain ranges to southern rural heartland. After passing through deer, cattle and sheep farming landscape, you come to the beautiful town of Te Anau, the Gateway to Fiordland, for a refreshment break.
Te Anau
The coach makes a scheduled stop at Te Anau, the Gateway to Fiordland for an important rest break before journeying into the National Park. You can use this time to get your caffeine fix, stretch your legs, take a stroll to the lake or stock up on the last of connectivity as phone signal and WiFi is blissfully lost as you enter Fiordland.
Options
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
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
Reviews
696 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant Milford sound tour
L8409ZHwilliamk,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant day. Well organised and for our driver Brendan he was an excellent host and ambassador for the company. Long day Milford is so remote but well worth it. Stunning. Definitely recommend this bus don't drive there on your own. From Billy and Ben Kiely from the real Milford co. Cork Ireland 🇮🇪 thanks
Scarlett our driver was...
Pauline R,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Scarlett our driver was great. I was impressed with how friendly she was but firm on when everyone needed to be back at the bus to not spoil others time. The cruise was great. It was a pity that it took so long to get confirmation over the gf meal before the trip, but it was delicious
Stunning Milford Sound boat trip and bus from and toQueenstown .
Maps16770174275,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely the best experience you can have. We booked bus from Queenstown to Miford Sound and then boat trip. Our driver Sebastion was the best, stopped at great photo spots, very informative and great fun. A long day but worth it. Had lunch on board boat. Stunning Waterfalls and views. Back on bus back to Queenstown bus stop we started at. Left 6am home 6.30pm. Fantastic.
Amazing!
A3539IImadeleinel,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was so much fun! Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Definitely bring a rain jacket & warm clothing! Would 100% recommend.
Milford Sound Best Day trip a must do.
Bryon B,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shoutout to Sebastian our driver kinda sounded the guy from FlightHacks Australia but with stronger kiwi accent. Best daytrip ever even though an early morning rise. It was well worth it. A must do trip to Milford Sound when in Queenstown NZ
Highly recommend
442marital,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this trip. Spectacular scenery. Brendan, our driver, was informative and very funny. He made the long trip seem quick. A must do at least once.
It felt like we walked...
Zeibour K,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It felt like we walked into a story. The waterfalls and the surroundings were unbelievable! The bus ride and boat ride was comfortable and safe.
Milford Toir
Tracy G,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The scenery was amazing. All the falls were great. Lucky for us it was raining so there was no lack of water.
Beautiful Trip
Lorraine A,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Other than the weather was not nice and raining the views were beautiful. George was very informative
Fabulous trip to Milford Sound
FarAway17201926012,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fabulous. Sadly the day was very rainy but that didn’t affect the enjoyable day. Scarlett our tour guide was brilliant. She told us many facts about NZL and what we was seeing on our journey.
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