Milford Sound Premium Coach and Cruise with Lunch from Te Anau
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the stress-free way to see Milford Sound from Te Anau. Our premium coaches offer unobstructed views of the spectacular Milford Road so you can relax and take in the scenery while your expert driver guide takes the wheel.
At Milford Sound, board our spacious catamaran for an up-close encounter with thundering waterfalls and towering cliffs.
We ensure a premium experience for all. Your Nature Cruise includes free tea and coffee plus options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures. Download our free app to hear the commentary in eight languages.
With round-trip transfers from a central Te Anau meeting point, we ensure a seamless and memorable experience in the heart of New Zealand's most famous natural wonder.
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.
Please make sure you arrive at least 15mins before your departure time.
What To Expect
Te Anau
10.00am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (80 Lakefront Drive Te Anau) • Travel on a premium glass-roof coach, equipped with reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning • USB charging ports and onboard toilet • Experienced, local coach drivers provide engaging and informative commentary, and show you the best short walks and photo stops along the Milford Road • Coach connects with our Milford Sound Nature Cruise 1 hour 45min cruise of Milford Sound • Skipper provides entertaining and informative commentary • Freshly Packed Picnic Lunch is included if purchased • FREE tea and coffee
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. Here is where your day trip will start from, you can meet us at the Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre on 80 Lakefront Drive at 9:45am.
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
Skippers providing informative commentary on board cruise
Return transport from Te Anau to Milford Sound on a premium coach
FREE tea and coffee on board cruise
USB charging ports on board coach
FREE Multilingual App for Coach and Cruise
Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Freshly prepared Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great commentary
Louise M,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you decide to join this trip to Milford sound you certainly will not regret your decision. Easy booking, great communication, comfortable transport, great customer service and most importantly the very informative , interesting and at times comical commentary supplied along the way by our great driver Vaughn.
My family day out
OnAir17044496557,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip was stunning, beautiful
There were lots of stops...
Stephanie R,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There were lots of stops on the way to Milford Sound. Each stop was beautiful and our tour guide did a great job talking about each stop we made. Milford Sounds was beautiful... We had a sunny day, so not as many waterfalls but still breathtaking.
Looking for a Special Milford Haven Cruise Experience.
Ed R,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As a retired couple from the Gold Coast, we found this tour offered exceptional value for an unforgettable Kiwi experience. The entire cruise was very professionally run, with excellent commentary and stops along the way to learn about and take in all the highlights. Our coach driver Keith was the best in the business. Out on the Sound the same applied with a classy large vessel which slowly chartered the Sound out to the Tasman and back after a terrific buffet lunch served just after we boarded. All in, it was a great way to spend 7 hours in one of the worlds great wonders.
The most breathtaking...
Gillian A,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The most breathtaking scenery. The tour was fabulous. The bus driver was excellent and very informative. It was raining so waterfalls during the journey were spectacular. Highly recommend this experience in beautiful South Island of New Zealand.
Very Disappointed
Road549892,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We did not do the tour as we cancelled the day we booked it as the amount shown we thought was in Australia dollars only to find out we were charged US dollars. We tried to email and phone to make sure it was cancelled with no response. Our tickets were not issued to us so then thought it had been cancelled but no the money was still taken from my account. Not impressed at all and would appreciate it if our money could refunded.
Very good and...
Peter W,Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good and informative commentary throughout. Friendly and attentive staff. Good sights from the boat. Comfortable seats. Good buffet
Junior the best
D2320ORjasonp,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional and informative plus fun. Junior was the best, including his jokes. Coach was on time and clean. Will be back
Beautiful New Zealand
DushKannangara,Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00This is more of a commercial experience than Doubtful Wound, which is a better experience, in my opinion. However, Milford Sound is one of the best nature experiences I have ever had.
Great day
ksdt2005,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our bus driver was wonderful. Polite, friendly and knowledgeable. The buffet lunch was better than expected. Would recommend this company for a day trip to Milford Sound.
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