Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel through lush rainforest, glacier carved valleys, alpine lookouts and much more. Enjoy spectacular short walks and incredible photo stops before arriving at the main event, magical Milford Sound.
On arrival at Milford Sound, board a spacious catamaran exploration of the region’s most famous fiord. As the boat travels the length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea, the welcoming crew will share what they know about their place, its wildlife, waterfalls, and fascinating history.
Enjoy complimentary lunch before joining the crew for a dance in the spray off pure glacial melt as the boat noses close to Stirling Falls for a refreshing finale!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please ensure that a car seat or suitable restraint is brought for all passengers 4 years and under travelling on our coach to ensure their safety and safety of others
Piopiotahi Milford Sound is a place of exceptional natural beauty, carved by glaciers and surrounded by towering peaks and lush rainforest. As part of Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s most remote and rugged region, this incredible environment also brings with it a range of natural hazards. While our team takes every measure to operate safely and keep you informed, it’s important that you are aware of potential risks so you can be prepared and confident during your visit. A full Natural Hazard & Risk Register can be found on the Pure Milford website.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kiwi Country
The Queenstown coach makes a scheduled stop at Kiwi Country, Te Anau before beginning the exploration of the Fiordland National Park, and it is here that you will meet your driver.
Fiordland National Park
Embark on a stunning tour through the National Park to Milford Sound; where the journey is just as spectacular as the destination! Enjoy insightful and anecdotal storytelling from our experienced driver guides as they share the secrets of their beautiful back yard. Take advantage of the plentiful stops along the way for incredible photo ops and short nature walks through the heart of Fiordland at iconic points such as Elginton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat and Monkey Creek.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Milford Sound Cruise
Coffee and/or Tea
Options
Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau
Coach & Cruise Day Tour: Enjoy an all inclusive day tour to Milford Sound, including two hour cruise with lunch.
Duration: 8 hours: The tour duration is 7.5 - 8 hours including photo stops in the National Park, and two hour cruise at Milford Sound.
Lunch: Picnic lunch is included on board the cruise. Options include chicken, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
Glass Roof Coach & Catamaran: Enjoy a seamless journey from glass roof coach to glass roof catamaran to make the most of the stunning scenery!
Later Coach &Cruise ex Te Anau
Coach & Cruise Day Tour: Allow the crowds to rush ahead, and enjoy an informative and uncrowded exploration of Piopiotahi/Milford Sound.
Duration: 8 hours: The tour duration is 7.5 - 8 hours including photo stops in the National Park, and 1 hour 45 minute cruise at Milford Sound.
Lunch: Picnic lunch is included on board the cruise. Options include chicken, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
Air Conditioned Tour Coach
Early Coach & Cruise ex TeAnau
Coach & Cruise Day Tour: Enjoy an informative and uncrowded exploration of Fiordland before the lunchtime rush!
Duration: 8 hours: The tour duration is 7.5 - 8 hours including photo stops in the National Park, and 1 hour 45 minute cruise at Milford Sound.
Lunch: Picnic lunch is included on board the cruise. Options include chicken, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
Air Conditioned Tour Coach
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip to Milford Sound
SWtripa,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day trip, booked via Get Your Guide, with Pure Milford. Taken by comfortable, clean coach from Te Anau to Milford Sound...lots of short photo stops on the way, and a toilet stop. Tickets given for boarding the catamaran cruise ship, and for the included packed lunch (hot chicken or veg pie, crisps, muesli bar, apple)..complimentary hot drinks on board). Cruise along Milford Sound then back by coach Our driver, Sebastian, was great..polite, organised, friendly and gave a great, informative and amusing commentary along the journey. The boat skipper and staff also gave an informative and funny commentary, and were professional and friendly. A great, well-organised trip.
Wow!!!
janetsP7682FV,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole day was amazing. We were picked up promptly by Phil from Trips and Tramps. Communication was great from booking to the reminder a couple of days ago. Phil was a great host and guide and made the trip for us. The whole day was well organised and we had opportunities to make great memories. The cruise was fantastic. Bucket list gets another tick. We will definitely recommend you to any friends who may visit on the future. Janet and Paul
A not to be missed experience.
Timothy W,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is well worth the money the driver was helpful and informative all through the trip. He made the experience a total pleasure.
Bad driver, bad customer support
Acaina L,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00On December 22nd I booked a tour to Milford Sound, through Viator, departing from Te Anau. The driver was incredibly rude to us, despite us being on time. Everybody else had marked seats but us, so we had to seat separately the entire time. It's worth mentioning that this ruined the whole day for us. We came to New Zealand to see the Sounds and unfortunately we don't have time to do the tour again. After being informed via email, Pure Milford acknowledged that this is not ideal, bur out of character for the driver. They also said that drivers might be contractors working for the tour, but employed by a different company and they ask passengers to mark seats in order to "keep families together". Apparently, we're not a family.
Truly a wonderful, spectacular experience
milesoglethorpe,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely outstanding trip. The highlight was supposed to be the cruise, but the bus trip that took us from Te Anau to Milford was absolutely brilliant, with the driver, Scarlet, brilliantly guiding us through the awesome landscape. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Great experience!
97mirjanas,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience in Milford Sound. The lady bus driver from Te Anau was great, and we enjoyed the boat ride, even on the rain. Thank you!
Great experience, rain or shine!
Henry L,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our coach tour guide was super friendly, and kept us engaged on the ride to Milford Sound. It was fantastic to learn about the facts surrounding the fiordland. Our cruise was on a rainy day and it was a bit choppy on the water, but the crew were great in keeping everyone safe when it got windy. A great way to experience Milford Sound up close!
The rain came ….but so did the spectacular waterfalls gushing down the cliff faces. Still magic.
Dianne S,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It rained all day ,but without it we wouldn’t have seen those spectacular waterfalls gushing down the fiords everywhere Magic. Our coach driver Sebastian was sensational.
Disappointing trip due to weather conditions.
Geraldine R,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
N/ACan’t rate this trip as it was cancelled due to weather conditions. We are awaiting a promised refund. We were very disappointed we couldn't reschedule due to other bookings.
Actual cost more than advertised and not transparent on booking
jennylD8563NO,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a marvellous day. Spectacular scenery. The only disappointment was it cost so much more than advertised. it was advertised as approx 130 pp which meant 260 all up. It was a shock to see from my bank statement that it actually cost 480. (OVER $200 MORE!) I am a NZer and yet I was paying in US dollars. It was an awesome day but I did feel let down by the cost that was not at all clear at the time of booking. I am on a limited budget and would have looked at aalternatives if I had known the true cost.
From NZ$205.00
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