Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
12 hours 30 minutes
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The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from our premium coaches with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports. Your friendly driver shares stories about the area's history and unique ecology, with well-timed stops to snap photos of the amazing views. Our free multi-lingual commentary app is available on both the Coach and Cruise in eight languages.
Arrive in Milford Sound feeling refreshed and ready to cruise the fiord. Get ready for unobstructed views of thundering waterfalls and the towering cliff faces. Our premium Nature Cruise comes with options to pre-order a picnic lunch or choose the To Kai buffet on selected departures.
This trip takes care of all the transportation, including round-trip travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound and a seamless connection to your cruise. All you have to do is enjoy the experience.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
Return transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium glass-roof coach
USB charging ports on board coach
Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise
Spot diverse wildlife while on the cruise
Freshly prepared Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.
What To Expect
6.30am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (if you selected the 6.30am tour option) 7.00am Coach pick-up from Southern Discoveries Visitor Centre (if you selected the 7.00am tour option) • 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 Cruise • FREE tea and coffee
Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu. It's from here you will set off on a day trip with Milford Sound's original Cruise operator, Southern Discoveries, from Queenstown into Milford Sound to enjoy a beautiful experience of Milford Sound on a premium, low-emission coach with a delicious & freshly cooked international style buffet onboard your cruise. Discover the native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains of the fiords in Milford Sound.
Options
8:30am Departure with Picnic
8:30am Departure with Picnic
6:30am Departure with Picnic
6:30am Departure with Picnic
7:00am Departure with Buffet
7:00am Departure with Buffet
Reviews
540 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Texans & Milford Sound
Tara M,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The driver was very informative and funny. Traveling along the huge lake from Queenstown was impressive, waterfalls were lovely, and the Sound was magnificent. The buffet was quite tasty. Wish we’d made time to eat something before we got on the bus because it was nearly 3 hours to the first snack and restroom stop. Scenery was beautiful, but it’s a long ride back - might want to bring something to read! Great adventure!
Weather can change at a...
Vasya D,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Weather can change at a moment’s notice. Be ready! Bring a poncho with you if don’t want to buy theirs for $10.
Excellent trip
Birender S,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip . Well managed . Starts early so beat the hordes . Great commentary during the trip to explain the history and geography of the area .
Milford Sound Tour
Constance D,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very long day and the tour guide, Elle and the bus driver, Nick made the day most enjoyable, including stops for food and photos, the sharing of intelligent information, and their very pleasant demeanours. A great experience!
Ehh. Paid too much to be treated like a herd of cows and blocked from good pictures.
Amanda A,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Boat sucked, bc there were too many tour groups on it. Like a herd of cows. Mean foreigners… and nice ones. Buffet wasn’t great. Our bus ride was WAY TOO LONG. Driver was nice but we had to run on and off bus fast to see things… hated it. LONG LINES for womens bathrooms. I simply couldn’t wait to get back- it was rough.
The tour itself was...
ISABELA S,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour itself was great. The day was really sunny. However, we didn't stop at Eglinton Valley nor did the Mirror Lakes Walk, as it was on the itinerary. This was a bit disappointing, as we saw the other coaches doing it.
Must do it in Queenstown
Matt S,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day with indescribable natural beauty. Comfortable bus and friendly driver. Transfer to boat and back was smooth.
Must do Experience!
Atul J,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Must do experience . The beauty of Milford Sound is unparalleled . Do try n take the helicopter ride back to town as only the helicopter ride gives you a unique opportunity to land on a glacier!
Long ride in a bus, but...
Dennis S,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Long ride in a bus but great view and guide. The only thing is that all the buses stay in the same place to go to the toilet etc. which makes the guides / bus drivers push you to hurry or you will keep in line.
Lots of fun even in the rain!
Erin N,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great team of drivers/guides and we were able to stop at a lot of places to see places of interest along the way. Very good commentary and information about the area!
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