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‘s Included
Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
Freshly made Lunch
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
104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Waterfall World
Richard D,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stunning views at every turn and uncountable waterfalls after only a light shower. Low clouds midway up the mountains created mystical moments
Milford Sound - coach ride/boat cruise
Tom M,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00Milford Sound - honestly, a bit meh. The trip in there was better imho (sights and scenery along the way were fantastic⛰️🤌. The driver of the bus, 'Junior' was exceptional - informative & entertaining😄💯✔️). The boat cruise 🛳 was good albeit everywhere is insanely infested with tourists🪳. So Milford, whilst immensely scenic, wasn't as good as people make it out to be.
Wet day in Millford
Ken R,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a wet day when we went but don’t let that put you off it just made all the water falls much more spectacular
Wonderful trip to Milford Sound
Sandra M,
Feb 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a must-do trip if you are in the area and have a day to spare. The trip and its organisation was slick and seamless: meet at the information office in Te Anau to collect your tickets (Grace can also set you up for other adventures and recommend places to eat) jump on the bus and let your driver (the friendly, informative and very professional Keith, in our case) take the strain of where to stop for the best photos, getting to Milford Sound in time for your cruise and parking your own vehicle (the car parks were mobbed even on a Wednesday in late February). We booked the picnic lunch, which is collected on board the boat, and it was well worth the money: sandwiches, fruit, crackers & cheese, biscuits and chocolate. The cruise boat, The Lady Bowen, is comfortable and modern and, the Captain’s commentary was live, not recorded, so specific to what we were experiencing on the day. Stand at the front or front/right of the boat on your way out for the best views. Milford Sound itself was glorious. Put down your cameras and take it all in!
Great day but no rain, which is a rarity
Jeffrey T,
Feb 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fabulous day out and dont worry about going hungry with the buffet, great feast. We had a fine (dry) day which is rare. Great vessell
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