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.
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.
Options
10:00am Departure with Buffet
10:00am Departure with Buffet
9:30am Departure with Picnic
9:30am Departure with Picnic
11:30am Departure with Picnic
11:30am Departure with Picnic
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We were picked up by the...
Hayley F,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were picked up by the coach in Te Anau. Coach driver Vaughn was very friendly and gave great commentary all the way to Milford Sound. He also stopped at interesting places along the way. The Milford Sound cruise itself was amazing with extraordinary views and friendly staff. Would highly recommend this experience to everyone.
Awesome experiece
Jan M,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An awesome time as it was raining and there were lots of waterfalls on the way in and way out and the waterfalls while on the cruise was outstanding we also go to see some New Zealand fur seals the staff were very informative, friendly and very helpful.
Milford, a must visit.
Clare M,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic commentary on the coach about the area and history told with a great sense of Kiwi humour. Loved the Milford Cruise with a smooth ride on a sunny day with excellent commentary and lots of opportunities for photographs.
Awesome tour! Do it!
Sarah D,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend as full attention to the surroundings on Milford Road was so amazing to experience without having to worry about driving safely! Excellent buffet lunch is served as you depart so it doesn't interrupt the fantastic views you'll experience during the cruise. Vaughn was an absolutely awesome driver & guide as was boat captain, both sharing so much great information about the area. Highly recommend this experience.
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
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