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
Southern Discoveries - Queenstown Visitor Centre
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
7:00am Departure with Buffet
7:00am Departure with Buffet
6:30am Departure with Picnic
6:30am Departure with Picnic
8:30am Departure with Picnic
8:30am Departure with Picnic
Reviews
468 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic and well worth tour
Vince C,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic full day activity. Driver (Junior) was awesome, very informative. Lots of stops along the way to have toilet break or stretch legs. We thought the weather was going to be an issue with all the rain but instead it enhanced the experience. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Fantastic tour
Bernadette P,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing! Breathtaking scenery- even better than I anticipated. Our bus driver was a character, full of interesting stories and fun facts. The boat ride was really good though the buffet was a little average, but still ok. Would definitely recommend
Highly recommend
Sally G,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00A long but beautiful and informative day. Our bus driver Junior was so entertaining, friendly and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our day. The views from the bus were spectacular and there were plenty of stops to break up the trip. Milford sound was incredible and the meal of the cruise was delicious. I would highly recommend this day to anyone.
Must Do if in South Island
Karthikeya K,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nature at its finest. You will be in awe for most of the trip and with some good commentary the journey would feel quite nice. We were in southern discoveries coach and cruise and our guide Stan who also drives the coach was a fun person.
Excellent service and...
RANJINI I,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent service and location Sheyal was good comfortable journey in time Enough breaks and frequent checking
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