Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
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Embark on a stress-free Milford Sound adventure from Te Anau. We'll do the driving as you relax in our premium coaches, designed for unbeatable views of the Milford Road. Your friendly driver shares stories of the area's history and unique ecology, with well-timed stops to snap photos of the views.
At Milford Sound, step onto a purpose-built catamaran for a Nature Cruise. Enjoy free tea and coffee, pre-order a picnic lunch, or try the To Kai buffet available on selected departures. Download our free app to hear the commentary in eight languages.
Get close to waterfalls and towering cliffs and watch for wildlife like fur seals, dolphins and the Fiordland crested penguin. An easy round-trip transfer from Te Anau and the perfect way to experience the majesty of Milford Sound.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Southern Discoveries Te Anau
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!
Te Anau
Te Anau is a beautiful town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is home to endangered, flightless takahē birds and abundant trout in Lake Te Anau. Your day trip will depart from here.
What‘s Included
Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
Freshly made Lunch
Available on the App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
Return transport from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a modern and spacious coach with excellent viewing
FREE Multilingual App for Coach and Cruise
Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise
View waterfalls and wildlife from the cruise
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.
Options
11:30am Departure with Picnic
11:30am Departure with Picnic
9:30am Departure with Picnic
9:30am Departure with Picnic
10:00am Departure with Buffet
10:00am Departure with Buffet
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Milford Sound marvel
Dick S,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing scenery, very knowledgeable & informative commentary from Vaughan with very safe driving on the comfortable bus & very clear & precise instructions when disembarking & enlightening.
Taking the coach is a...
Bertina K,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Taking the coach is a relaxing way to travel to Milford Sound. Stopping at beautiful landscapes to get some great photos. Driver Von was humorous and full of facts.
A highlight of our trip.
Cindy B,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was looked after in this trip. You can just relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery without worrying about driving. Plenty of spots for photos and the driver we had, Vaughn made it a memorable trip with a hint of cheekiness. The boat trip part was hard to compare with scenery that was almost out of this world. I highly recommend this experience.
It’s a great day, the...
Sarah G,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a great day, the coach is fantastic as well as the driver and commentary along the way. The views are incredible. Food on the boat is great and Milford Sound is simply amazing- highly recommend
Milford Sound is one of...
Kim F,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Milford Sound is one of those places that everyone should see in their lifetime. Our driver was very knowledgeable explaining lots of things along the route.
A fantastic day out.
Louise P,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour from start to finish. Our driver Vaughan was excellent. Felt safe with his driving and really enjoyed his explanations of where we were, at any time. It rained while we were on the boat trip and on the the return coach trip it was incredible to see the waterfalls, that were not there in the morning, when it was sunny.
Great tour and tour guide!
Rosie T,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day with Southern Discoveries - the tour was very well organised and our guide Vaughan was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
The tour was awesome, our...
Trisha P,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was awesome, our tour guide Vaughan was very knowledgeable and afforded us every opportunity to get great photos. Would recommend The tour company to anyone
Day out on Milford Sounds inc bust trip.
Steve H,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic day. I earn our driver made it interesting all the way from Te Anau to Milford Sounds. Then got back to Te Anau quickly after the boat trip. Great things to see on the bus ride up to Milford and the boat trip was outstanding. We had great sunny weather day which definitely made a difference but by ll accounts a wet and/or windy day can be equally rewarding. Absolutely brilliant day out.
Awsome
Sharon A,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was like clock work! The coach driver was fabulous! The bus and boat trip was great! Well done
From NZ$295.00
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