Explore Milford Sound on a shared coach-and-cruise outing, surrounded by steep cliffs, waterfalls and deep, ink-dark water. Depart from Queenstown or Te Anau, with picnic lunch options from either town and a buffet lunch option from Queenstown.
- Look up at towering mountains through a glass-roof coach, subject to operational availability
- Hear live commentary that adds context to the landscapes along the road
Itinerary
- For all Queenstown options, depart at 07:20 by coach from the middle of the Athol Street carpark. All-day parking is not available here.
- On the Queenstown route, ride past Lake Wakatipu and Lake Te Anau.
- At 09:45, take a 30-minute morning tea break at Kiwi Country on the Queenstown route. Morning tea is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price.
- For both Te Anau options, depart from Kiwi Country at 10:15 and ride past Lake Te Anau. Continue along the shared route by coach.
- Pass Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lake, followed by Monkey Creek on the Queenstown options, then Homer Tunnel. Some sights may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
- At 13:20, arrive at Milford Sound and board a scenic cruise.
- Return by coach to Kiwi Country at 17:15. Both Te Anau options end here, at 2 Miro Street, Te Anau. On the Queenstown options, take a 15-minute afternoon tea break; afternoon tea is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price.
- For all Queenstown options, continue by coach and finish at 19:45 in the middle of the Athol Street carpark.
What's Included
- Round-trip coach transport
- Fiordland National Park admission
- Milford Sound scenic cruise
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Lunch with the corresponding lunch option
Important details
- Ages 0–17 require accompaniment by a paying adult. Child fares cover ages 0–14; ages 15+ use adult fares.
- Arrive at your departure point 15 minutes before departure.