Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
12 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from our premium coaches with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports. Your friendly driver shares stories about the area's history and unique ecology, with well-timed stops to snap photos of the amazing views. Our free multi-lingual commentary app is available on both the Coach and Cruise in eight languages.
Arrive in Milford Sound feeling refreshed and ready to cruise the fiord. Get ready for unobstructed views of thundering waterfalls and the towering cliff faces. Our premium Nature Cruise comes with options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures.
This trip takes care of all the transportation, including round-trip travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound and a seamless connection to your cruise. All you have to do is enjoy the experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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 To Expect
6.30am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (if you selected the 6.30am tour option) 7.00am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (if you selected the 7.00am tour option) • Travel on a premium glass-roof coach, equipped with reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning •USB charging ports and onboard toilet • Experienced, local coach drivers provide engaging and informative commentary, and show you the best short walks and photo stops along the Milford Road • Coach connects with our Milford Sound Cruise • FREE tea and coffee
Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu. It's from here you will set off on a day trip with Milford Sound's original Cruise operator, Southern Discoveries, from Queenstown into Milford Sound to enjoy a beautiful experience of Milford Sound on a premium, low-emission coach with a delicious & freshly cooked international style buffet onboard your cruise. Discover the native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains of the fiords in Milford Sound.
What‘s Included
Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
Return transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium glass-roof coach
USB charging ports on board coach
Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise
Spot diverse wildlife while on the cruise
Freshly prepared Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.
Options
8:30am Departure with Picnic
8:30am Departure with Picnic
6:30am Departure with Picnic
6:30am Departure with Picnic
7:00am Departure with Buffet
7:00am Departure with Buffet
Reviews
549 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A journey to another world.
Laura C,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Despite the windy roads and windy rain, this tour brought out the big guns at Milford Sound with stunning sunshine and blue skies. It was like driving to another world. The guides Nick and ? were informative and friendly and everything and everyone ran to timings.
A must do with this company the best !
Steven L,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's totally worth.We both really enjoyed the day.Awsome drive felt so relaxed knowing he would get us there safely.A well informed entertaining commentary.What more could you want.Get the buffet on the boat too! its really good. Whatever's the weather doing just go and do it.
If anyone is planning to...
JMYousuf S,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If anyone is planning to visit Australia and New Zealand, first trip they should reserve is this trip in Queenstown. It’s a must see one to absorb natural beauty. Guide was great too.
Memorable trip
Daniel H,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great scenery. Today was a sunny day which meant on the plus side it was blue sky and sunshine all the times but on the down side there wasn’t much of water falls to see. Milford Sound cruise was still very windy though. A memorable trip overall.
Not just for tourists!
Alex H,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! The coach ride was comfortable and super informative our driver Vaughan was entertaining and funny with plenty of interesting facts which made the drive feel much faster and learnt a lot more about our own country Make sure you are well prepared for a good long day
Well organized excursion,...
Melissa L,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized excursion, friendly and knowledgable tour guide, spectacular scenery, delicious buffet lunch, comfortable bus ride, wonderful experience shared with my grown daughter. Best way to celebrate my 65th birthday!
Awesome Day Trip
474lumat,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Stan was an awesome driver and tour guide. It was a long day but it was really enjoyable. Learnt so much during the day trip. Highly recommend.
Texans & Milford Sound
Tara M,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The driver was very informative and funny. Traveling along the huge lake from Queenstown was impressive, waterfalls were lovely, and the Sound was magnificent. The buffet was quite tasty. Wish we’d made time to eat something before we got on the bus because it was nearly 3 hours to the first snack and restroom stop. Scenery was beautiful, but it’s a long ride back - might want to bring something to read! Great adventure!
Weather can change at a...
Vasya D,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Weather can change at a moment’s notice. Be ready! Bring a poncho with you if don’t want to buy theirs for $10.
Excellent trip
Birender S,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip . Well managed . Starts early so beat the hordes . Great commentary during the trip to explain the history and geography of the area .
Related Experiences
Operated by Southern Discoveries