Experience Milford Sound, the 8th wonder of the world, with a fascinating Coach & Cruise trip brought to you by Southern Discoveries.
Departing from Queenstown or Te Anau, you’ll encounter spectacular scenery from the get-go as we journey overland by coach.
Sit back and relax, enjoy informative commentary and soak up the awe-inspiring views of sheer mountains and towering cliffs, rugged valleys and native rain forest, surrounded by cascading waterfalls and glacial lakes. Our experienced, local coach driver will show you the best short walks and photo stops on the Milford Road, and will connect you seamlessly with our Milford Sound Nature or Scenic Cruise.
Board one of our modern catamarans and take in the grandeur of Milford Sound with panoramic views from the top deck, or lounge in comfort in the large covered seating areas below.
You will cruise the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea and enjoy the informative commentary on the abundant wildlife and natural history, stopping at waterfalls and points of interest on the way.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
We had an absolute blast. Our guide Junior gave us the complete history of NZ in 3 hilarious fact filled parts, starting with our separation from Gondwana land. Very long day but got to stop frequently and it never felt rushed. Cruise was excellent and the food was a delicious surprise.
The travel time was excellent, the driver (Junior) is really funny and kind. The bus is really comfortable and it’s really necessary because it’s a long way. Unfortunately the weather there was really cloudy, but the place is beautiful anyway. I’ll come back there for sure but I’ll see the weather forecast first!
Driver excellent
Great trip all round.Stan the bus driver was wonderful. We'll informed with a great sense of humor. Very helpful in helping me off and o the coach.The boat trip was spectacular The buffet lunch was Amazing. Enough food for seconds if needed. Thankyou.
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Cassandra Chelliah from Malaysia wrote on 18 March 2025
A-MAZING despite stormy weather
We decided to book the bus ride plus buffet with Southern Discovery and I thoroughly recommend this deal. The main reason is that we had an excellent bus driver (Greg) who not only handled the bus confidently in heavy rain and wind but gave interesting facts throughout (and plenty of jokes!). We didn't have to worry about the road and enjoyed the views around us. The buffet was delicious and especially welcomed in the stormy weather. Despite the storm, we managed to see lots of waterfalls and enjoy ourselves. It was like being in a scene from Avatar! Highly recommend.