Milford Sound Nature Cruise: Wildlife, Waterfalls, Mountains

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound on a coach tour with panoramic views, a nature cruise, and a delicious buffet lunch. Get up close to stunning waterfalls and learn from a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Informative commentary by local coach driver
  • Commentary from skippers on cruise
  • Return transport on premium coach
  • Free tea and coffee on cruise
  • USB charging ports on coach
  • Milford Sound Nature Cruise
  • Freshly prepared lunch
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible, panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining commentary, and let us show you the best stops along the way as you connect seamlessly to your Milford Sound cruise.
Discover native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains on our extended…

Location
80 Lakefront Drive
Lakefront Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura_s
Jul 13, 2024
Lovely day trip experience - The bus driver Rowland had excellent commentary and was a friendly man to be leading this experience. The views were beautiful, the buffet lunch was one of the best I’ve had and well worth the extra dollars. I didn’t get to see all the cool waterfalls it gets when it’s raining but still a lovely sight to see non the less
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Getaway11301080620
Apr 3, 2024
M have done better! - Our bus tour guide was great and very knowledgeable along our drive. He knew of the right stops to go to and how best to avoid large crowds. The cruise was equally as wonderful, with brunch and scenery just as lovely. I enjoy driving but sometimes it’s nice not to have to deal with the hustle/bustle😉
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356ireney
Oct 1, 2023
Great Coach to Milford Sound - The coach ride to Milford Sound was smooth, our driver/guide, Keith was informative and provided various scenic lookout points for photo-taking, he even volunteered to take our photos. His timing was punctual and we were in good hands under his care. Great to have chosen Southern Discoveries!
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Kaye_w
Mar 13, 2023
Magnificent, awe inspiring- has to be seen to be believed!!!! - The whole experience. We can’t pick one thing. It was great to be able to see so many waterfalls and get up close to the two big ones. The grandure of the mountains. Wonderful wonderful day.
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Mede1
Nov 11, 2022
Great day out - We enjoyed a very interesting informative coach trip today with our ‘ FBI’ driver .who kept us entertained on our Te Anau - Milford rtn trip. The cruise was awesome with friendly staff, great views, calm seas and a very adequate picnic lunch
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46bluebabe
Sep 15, 2022
What an amazing day. Will be recommending to all my friends and family in the North Island and overseas. Thank you to the drive - From the moment we got on the bus in Te Anau, our bus driver started telling us about everything. He was very very knowledgeable about the area to Milford Sound and kept it all very interesting. Even adding is jokes. Our photo stops were absolutely amazing. The cruise through Milford Sound was also spectacular and our captain again very knowledgeable about the area. The weather wasn't too bad. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thank you so much 💓
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Ruth_c
Jul 11, 2022
The whole trip was an... - The whole trip was an adventure. From being picked up on time and the fantastic drive into Milford. Loved Brad’s (bus driver) easy manner and knowledgeable commentary. The whole day went smoothly from bus to boat. Well done to all involved.
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Gwb0104
Jun 25, 2022
A great bus and boat trip - totally recommend this tour. We drove from Queenstown and stayed at Distinction Te Anau. I would not drive from Te Anau to Milford as I had heard of dangerous driving, and we actually experienced an overtake on a blind corner during our bus trip. Do not drive there. Actually as well as avoiding danger the bus trip was great as you could see the countryside and the scenery was amongst the best we have seen in NZ. At Te Anau the receptionsit was wonderful. The bus driver Brad was awesome in discussion and attitude, loved his jokes. The whole tour was seemless, no problems at all. The packed lunch was ok and ample but there are more options on board such as burgers, pies, chips. The day was a clear day so the scenery was wonderful. The skipper sent some people under waterfalls so laughs all round. great photo opportunities. All round very professional staff, good boat and bus, and very enjoable day. Taking the bus from Queenstown is another 3 hours each way. A variation there is bus it in to experience the scenery and fly out by plane or helicopter to QT. Thanks Southern
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Lorraine_t
Feb 9, 2023
Seating - Not getting seat together on bus on way to milford sound, then On return trip managed to get seats together but having people arguing they were their seats not a good experience for money you pay
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Barbara_b
Feb 9, 2023
The boat was fabulous but the commentary was really tired and uninteresting, he could have made it a bit more exciting f - The coach ride was good with the commentary. Boarding the boat was chaotic and we had to wait for half an hour.
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