Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
9:30am Departure with Picnic
9:30am Departure with Picnic
11:30am Departure with Picnic
11:30am Departure with Picnic
10:00am Departure with Buffet
10:00am Departure with Buffet
Reviews
143 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantasmagoric!!
Sue B,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oh my goodness- you’ve just got to do it! We loved the commentary from our wonderful driver, Vaughan, and each of the photo stops on the bus trip to the Sounds. Then the cruise - just wow! We went on an overcast day after much rain, and were treated to the views of 100s of waterfalls, both on the way in the bus and on the boat. Overall, the sights were absolutely stunning and the experience was magic! 😁
Magestic!
Janine W,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must do when touring the South Island. Even if you can’t afford anything else. You won’t be disappointed.
Excellent trip to Milton Sound
Cliff H,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Milton Sound is awesome not to be missed and the information given by the advisors on the bus and the cruise was excellent
Picturesque
Julie D,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus drive was very picturesque and our couch driver Vaughan was knowledgeable and friendly from start to finish of our tour. The boat cruise was spectacular. Overall the tour was well worth it.
Awesome experience!
Selina F,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus had a glass roof so you could appreciate all the trees and waterfalls on the drive. Our driver had great information. The boat cruise was amazing and buffet was shockingly good!
Great experience....
Barbara M,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Beautiful scenery. The bus driver was very knowledgeable and made great stops along
Good and Bad
JulieCampbell C,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The boat was very crowded which made it really hard to see the surroundings. People were crowded around the railings for the view so clear photos were hard to obtain. The bus ride to the cruise was great. Comfortable, and the stops were at interesting and scenic places. Our driver, Michael, was knowledgeable and entertaining.
A 10 star day!
Jane C,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent trip from the start to finish- friendly staff at the check in, our excellent and informative driver Yoda, great captain and boat staff plus lovely food and of course the magnificent scenery of Milford Sound. A perfect day!
Marvellous experience
Vivienne M,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip..brilliant driver..showed and pointed out all the sights. Also very prompt. and excellent driver. Lovely bus
A MUST do trip for nature and real beauty.
Phaedra H,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip very well organised for such a long bus journey from Queenstown to Te Anua then to Milford Sound, if your lucky enough to have Shale as your bus driver be prepared for some good and bad dad jokes yet full of interesting knowledge of the areas on the drive, with good stops along the way also Ellie our guide was interesting great company on the drive, good team, so helpful for myself with my mum with bad knees. We were very lucky with the front seat so for us we had the best seat on the bus. Easy accessibility for my mum near the door. They both made the journey enjoyable and fly by.
From NZ$329.00
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