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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

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Overview

Available languages

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Chinese
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English
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12 hours 30 minutes

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Discover one of the best things to do in South Island New Zealand as you embark on a full-day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. You'll travel through Fiordland on a luxury coach tour before continuing to explore via a renowned Milford Sound cruise. Join us for an unforgettable day in Fiordland National Park!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If you have selected the picnic lunch option, please contact the operator directly to confirm whether you prefer the chicken or vegetarian option, or to advise of any other dietary requirements.

While we do our best to operate with a glass-roof coach, these vehicles may not always be available due to operational requirements

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

GreatSights

Tour departs from this location

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable
2

Lake Wakatipu

Lake Wakatipu is the longest lake in New Zealand and the third largest. Wakatipu is a Maori word meaning, ‘Hollow of the Demon’. The lake has an unusual rhythmic rise and fall in the water level, approximately 12cm every 5 minutes. In Maori legend this strange rhythmic rise and fall of the water level, is said to be the beating heart of a monster from the deep depths of the lake.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local guide

Air-conditioning

Glass-roofed coach with free WiFi

Live commentary on board

1-hour 45-minute sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified (contact the operator to advise of any dietary requirements)

Options

Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch

Milford Sounds and Fiordland National Park full-day tour. Departing Queenstown. Includes Milford Sound sightseeing cruise.

Tour & Cruise

Milford Sounds and Fiordland National Park full-day tour. Departing Queenstown. Includes Milford Sound sightseeing cruise.

Tour, Cruise & Buffet Lunch

Milford Sounds and Fiordland National Park full-day tour. Departing Queenstown. Includes Milford Sound sightseeing cruise.

Reviews

4.44

693 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Good trip

    Chittem V,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It’s a long bus journey with breathtaking landscapes along the way. Very punctual bus guide. Just check if you have taken chicken picnic lunch because one of the snacks contains meat and pork.

  • Milford Sound bus and boat

    terrybI2114CT,Mar 26, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Really great bus trip. Driver (Richard) knew his stuff and made the journey memorable. Only downside was the overhead glass needed a clean as couldn’t see out of it.

  • Fantastic nature and good bus driver

    J670HEcamillaw,Mar 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had a totally through fantastic trip! It was especially the wildly sweet and friendly bus driver, Richard, who made the trip so good. I became sick and sick, and Richard took a little care of me, which made the experience incredibly safe and better. In addition, he is real fun and interact with his passengers. He drove really well and we came safely back and forth. The nature experience itself was absolutely fantastic. The captain on the boat did very hard to make sure that we saw both dolphins and seals. Great recommendation from here.

  • Beautiful scenery

    Muppet67,Mar 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Wonderful experience, but a long day. On the way plenty of stops and photo opportunities with the bus driver giving us a good commentary on history etc. when we arrived we went into the boat, that was a little chaotic, but manageable, we were directed to our hot buffet lunch, which was fabulous,really delicious and plenty of it with tea and coffee. The boat trip was amazing with beautiful views, we were lucky because it was a beautiful day, although a bit chilly first thing, the trip home seemed very long, and the driver didn’t give any commentary which was not a big deal because the seats were so comfortable and I fell asleep. In conclusion a long day but really worth it.

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  • I went with my friend,...

    jiaying Y,Mar 5, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I went with my friend, but the day before we went was sunny, so it wasn't particularly spectacular, but the scenery was still beautiful, and the tour guide was great.

  • A must do in NZ

    Sightseer59775028710,Mar 4, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Starting from bus ride, couch guide, to Milford sound, cruise sand back was a great experience. Also had good weather.

  • Richard left a song in my heart

    Y3913FPjohns,Feb 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Richard doing all the bird calls hit the ball out of the park. It was more than just commentary. Also, he stopped the bus for an unplanned photo of a kea on a car roof. It was a long, exhausting trip time-wise, but his experience and knowledge made up for all this.

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  • A great nature experience

    Passenger10589764771,Feb 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing experience with great commentary from Matt, our tour guide. The tour was well paced with little breaks.

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  • Beautiful sights, long journey!

    649bellaj,Feb 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Fun experience, Richard was a great tour guide and provided lots of insight on the long journey to and from Milford Sound

  • Richard the birder, driver, farmer, guide and poet laureate

    Climber784553,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Richard was a marvelous guide and storyteller. Good driver too! Kept us interested the whole long trip. Weather was perfect, the Sound was amazing and the views and scenery awe inspiring.

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