Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining commentary, and let us show you the best stops along the way as you connect seamlessly to your Milford Sound cruise.

Discover native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains on our extended Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Get within touching distance of impressive rock walls and close enough to feel the full force the powerful 15,000-year old Stirling Falls. Specialist nature guide on board shares their local knowledge with lively and informative commentary. This day trip includes a freshly prepared lunch on-board your cruise.

Return to Queenstown by a breath-taking scenic flight, and enjoy views of the pristine alpine lakes and waterfalls that Fiordland National Park is recognised for.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking

All passenger weights MUST be advised 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Informative commentary provided by local coach driver

Freshly made Lunch

Return Scenic Flight to Queenstown

1 Hour 45 Minute Milford Sound Nature Cruise

FREE tea and coffee on board cruise

Specialist nature commentary onboard cruise

Transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium coach

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Options

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback

Reviews

4.19

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Flight maybe, in fact...
Kathy F,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Flight maybe, in fact probably will be canceled due to weather, so don't plan on being back before 7 pm.
Cancelled Flyback
Angela T,
Feb 20, 2025
- Viator
2.00
We booked the coach drive over and fly back. The weather was perfect blue skies and all of the passengers we were with that booked flights had a pilot waiting on them. We had no pilot and they didn’t even notify us or the coach driver. We had to hunt them down and they just said “we aren’t flying today “. No explanation. So we had to take the miserable 4 hour drive back. They gave us a partial refund but since we didn’t get what we paid for and expected we believe they should refund in total. Neither Viator, Southern Discoveries or Milford Air were willing to take any responsibility. We believe the plane didn’t fly because they didn’t have enough passengers and therefore chose to abandon us. The weather had zero to do with it. Buyer Beware.
A Bad booking experience does not discourage us from this amazing trip
tgbascon,
Mar 5, 2024
- Viator
2.00
This was my first bad experience with Viator. I had booked a “coach, cruise, fly” from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back. I waited for a confirmation (as per instructions) via email and was saddened to know that it was cancelled. But not to be discouraged, I tried again and I thought the 2nd time was a charm, I got in. Email confirmation and all. As the date got closer, I got my email reminder that I was going to get charged. I got charged on my credit card, and I knew for sure, this was all a go. When we got their at 6:30am, the Southern Discoveries meeting point, wide-eyed and ready to go, our eagerness was shot down when we were told that we were not on the roster. I told them the story what had happened, showed both bookings (cancelled and confirmed) The saving grace was the people at Southern Discoveries, most especially our bus driver, Sonia, who was so accommodating. She put us up on her bus and took it upon herself to book us on another airline (Glenorchy Air) when Air Milford was already booked. A great driver at that and an amazing tour guide. The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound (through Te Anau) was so beautiful and then when you enter the Fiordland National Park, it turns magical. The buffet on the Milford Sound cruise was decent (a mix of western and eastern). Did not expect the waters to be choppy but it was, but not too bad. The highlight of the trip was the flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown. One word: breathtaking. Worth the money, you get a better perspective and appreciation of the Sound. Just nonstop oohs and aahs (wow moments) throughout the whole short 45-minute trip back. Thank you to the young pilot (whose name I forget) and his co-pilot for a job we’ll done. This honestly would have been a 1-star rating if not for the quick credit for the “fly” leg that was credited back to my account. I always believe, that if I don’t have any good thing to say, I’d rather not say it. But I feel I needed to be heard. I would not want this to happen again to some couple who visit a country for the first time, pay a decent amount for the service, only to be told that they were not on the list. That said, everyone has to experience this beautiful trip.
Slow to refund
Ken C,
Feb 20, 2024
- Viator
4.00
The Cruise on Milford Sound is not to be missed but we were unable to take the flight back due to changing weather &, as yet, have not received a refund of the flight portion after 8 days.
The coach driver was...
Robert S,
Dec 16, 2023
- Viator
4.00
The coach driver was superb! Too bad we couldnt fly back as planned. Not sure of reason. Weather improved greatly in afternoon. Refund for flight return was same day! Coach driver did a great job on four hour trip back to Queenstown.