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Experience Milford Sound, the 8th wonder of the world, with a fascinating Coach & Cruise trip brought to you by Southern Discoveries.
Experience Milford Sound, the 8th wonder of the world, with a fascinating Coach & Cruise trip brought to you by Southern Discoveries.
Highlights
- Experience the awe-inspiring views of the Milford Road aboard our premium coach
- Reclining seats, extra legroom, air-conditioning, USB charging ports
- Local coach drivers provide engaging and informative commentary
- Get under waterfalls, and taste pure glacial water!
- Cruise includes a delicious, freshly prepared Buffet Lunch and FREE tea and coffee
- Experience an unforgettable Milford Sound Cruise and travel the length of the fiord
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.
Available Bookings from 17 Dec to 30 Dec 2024
Change Dates
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
Tue 17 Dec
Wed 18 Dec
Thu 19 Dec
Fri 20 Dec
Sat 21 Dec
Sun 22 Dec
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Tue 24 Dec
Wed 25 Dec
Thu 26 Dec
Fri 27 Dec
Sat 28 Dec
Sun 29 Dec
Mon 30 Dec
- Adult Ex Queenstown$271.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$271.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$254.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$271.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$254.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00
- Adult Ex Queenstown$271.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Queenstown$239.00
- Infant Ex Queenstown$179.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$217.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$217.00
- Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$217.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$217.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$217.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00
- Adult Ex Te Anau$202.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child Ex Te Anau$239.00
- Infant Ex Te Anau$179.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great trip
alicem26 from
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Great trip
alicem26 from
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Great trip
alicem26 from
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Fantastic
hanseonk from
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Fantastic
hanseonk from
NZ
Fantastic experience!
adamr10 from
Australia
Fantastic experience!
adamr10 from
Australia
Great times
suetrip from
United States
Coach, Nature & Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Pilisita Sevele from
NZ
Coach, Nature & Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Pilisita Sevele from
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Ms
cwong from
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Simply Amazing
Terriann Jackson from
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Simply Amazing
Terriann Jackson from
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Simply Amazing
Terriann Jackson from
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Must Do!
disanz92 from
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Must Do!
disanz92 from
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Must Do!
disanz92 from
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Overwhelmed by the Entire experience!
Mary-Lou from
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Overwhelmed by the Entire experience!
Mary-Lou from
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Magical Tour
Gwen Doorley from
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Magical Tour
Gwen Doorley from
NZ
Milford sound
bellapresilda from
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Milford sound
bellapresilda from
NZ
Live your dreams
Tohshif Kagalwala from
India
Informative Trip with Breathtaking Views!
kendiiep from
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Informative Trip with Breathtaking Views!
kendiiep from
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Informative Trip with Breathtaking Views!
kendiiep from
NZ
很棒的行程
Co from
Taiwan
很棒的行程
Co from
Taiwan
Amazing Experience
myle from
NZ
Milford Sound 28/3/23
jrichards from
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Milford Sound 28/3/23
jrichards from
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Milford Sound 28/3/23
jrichards from
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밀포드 사운드 최고
jeongwonm from
South Korea
밀포드 사운드 최고
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South Korea
밀포드 사운드 최고
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South Korea
Love it! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
maddiea from
NZ
Awesome. Good Experience. Kindness Driver
hongsunhag from
South Korea
Awesome. Good Experience. Kindness Driver
hongsunhag from
South Korea
Milford Sound
nardiar from
Australia
Make time to come here, & enjoy the scenery
panim9 from
NZ
Make time to come here, & enjoy the scenery
panim9 from
NZ
후회없는 투어였습니다..!
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South Korea
후회없는 투어였습니다..!
selim im from
South Korea
후회없는 투어였습니다..!
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South Korea
Milford Sound
Sebastian from
Singapore
Feedback
vchand from
NZ
Great way to see the sound
Morgan gibbs from
Australia
Milford Fiord
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Milford Sounds
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Milford Sounds
Raymin Takiwa from
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Meke day
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Meke day
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QUEENSTOWN TO MILFORD BY COACH
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QUEENSTOWN TO MILFORD BY COACH
biancas7 from
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Great
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Great
Rachel from
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Great
Rachel from
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Awesome day out
micheleb5 from
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Trip worth taking!
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A Spiritual Journey
Brett Smith from
Australia
A Spiritual Journey
Brett Smith from
Australia
A Spiritual Journey
Brett Smith from
Australia
A must visit destination for naturelovers
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A must visit destination for naturelovers
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Epic Journey
hhmannerings from
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Epic Journey
hhmannerings from
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Great
Lorelle Young from
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Amazing day!!
debbiehoskins from
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Thank you
afraider from
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Get me the Manager
alexw31 from
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Get me the Manager
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Get me the Manager
alexw31 from
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Milford Sounds
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Milford Sounds
Julia from
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Milford Sound trip
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Milford Sound trip
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Milford Sound trip
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Stunning views and great staff!
Marama from
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Stunning views and great staff!
Marama from
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Stunning views and great staff!
Marama from
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Fabulous adventure
christinem26 from
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Fabulous adventure
christinem26 from
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Fabulous adventure
christinem26 from
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Very enjoyable
jessican5 from
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Amazing views and bus trip
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Amazing views and bus trip
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Wonderful experience
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Wonderful experience
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sound cruise
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sound cruise
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The Amazing Milford Sounds
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Fantastic Experience!
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Laise Fusitua
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Amazing Experience
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Amazing Experience
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Amazing Experience
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Magical experience
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Magical experience
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배 위에서 컵라면
limprol from
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Spectacular trip
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Spectacular trip
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Spectacular trip
williek from
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Informative
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Informative
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Informative
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Spectacular Day
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Spectacular Day
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Spectacular Day
Alison Shaw from
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Amazing trip
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Amazing trip
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Amazing trip
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A whole new world
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A whole new world
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A whole new world
Dee Wastney from
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Amazingly Beautiful and Relax experience
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Excellent trip
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Excellent trip
paulv3 from
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Excellent trip
paulv3 from
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Spectacular experience
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Spectacular experience
Tania westphal from
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Spectacular experience
Tania westphal from
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Excellent day trip to Milford Sound
chrisc23 from
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Excellent day trip to Milford Sound
chrisc23 from
Australia
Excellent day trip to Milford Sound
chrisc23 from
Australia
Do it now .. you'll be so glad you did.
landonr from
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Do it now .. you'll be so glad you did.
landonr from
NZ
Do it now .. you'll be so glad you did.
landonr from
NZ
A unforgettable day out!
Sheila Blunden from
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A unforgettable day out!
Sheila Blunden from
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A unforgettable day out!
Sheila Blunden from
NZ
Wonderful experience.
Fiona Davies from
NZ
Wonderful experience.
Fiona Davies from
NZ
Amazing Trip!
abbiem4 from
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Amazing Trip!
abbiem4 from
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Very good
Sentherese Perera from
NZ
Cruise
Stacey from
NZ
Fabulous exp
joannem1 from
NZ
Amazing trip!
zenithmaej from
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Amazing trip!
zenithmaej from
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Amazing trip!
zenithmaej from
NZ
Stunning Milford
joanah Phillips from
NZ
Stunning Milford
joanah Phillips from
NZ
Speechless trip to heaven ❤️
Hardeep Singh from
India
Beautiful experience...must do in queenstown!
Jasmine Trivedi from
NZ
Beautiful experience...must do in queenstown!
Jasmine Trivedi from
NZ
Beautiful experience...must do in queenstown!
Jasmine Trivedi from
NZ
One of a kind! Thanks Southern Discoveries
Kartik Kaliappan from
NZ
One of a kind! Thanks Southern Discoveries
Kartik Kaliappan from
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One of a kind! Thanks Southern Discoveries
Kartik Kaliappan from
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Stunning Milford Sound
Michele Larnder from
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Stunning Milford Sound
Michele Larnder from
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Milford Sound
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Fantastic day trip
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Fantastic day trip
wolfgangs1 from
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Absolutely AMAZING
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Absolutely AMAZING
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Absolutely AMAZING
carolines9 from
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Amazing Day Out
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Amazing Day Out
susanp from
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Amazing Day Out
susanp from
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AMAZING !! A MUST DO
Ashleigh Henry from
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AMAZING !! A MUST DO
Ashleigh Henry from
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AMAZING !! A MUST DO
Ashleigh Henry from
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Milford Sound Cruise
Julie Sherman from
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Milford Sound Cruise
Julie Sherman from
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Milford Sound Cruise
Julie Sherman from
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Great day all round
Julie from
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Great day all round
Julie from
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Great day all round
Julie from
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Great trip
Stuart Sinclair from
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Great trip
Stuart Sinclair from
NZ
Great trip
Stuart Sinclair from
NZ
Long day but good experience
Hasan from
Australia
Long day but good experience
Hasan from
Australia
Totally worth it!
Jeffry Acaba from
Philippines
Totally worth it!
Jeffry Acaba from
Philippines
Fantastic views
cottonc from
Japan
Wonderful but Misleading
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Australia
Wonderful but Misleading
Roweena Hurst from
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Wonderful but Misleading
Roweena Hurst from
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Must do
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Must do
Tia Pousini from
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친절하고 유쾌한 크루들과 함께하는 밀포드사운드
Dong Hyeon Kim from
South Korea
Awesome trip!
mairitad from
Argentina
Awesome trip!
mairitad from
Argentina
Milford Sounds
Vania from
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Milford Sounds
Vania from
NZ
Nice food, wide variety for vegan
Yana from
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Nature is an awesome architect
raeanns from
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Nature is an awesome architect
raeanns from
NZ
Nature is an awesome architect
raeanns from
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Friendly and safety trip
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Friendly and safety trip
MinGyo from
South Korea
瀑布
Xuelian Zhang from
China
Magical journey to Avatar's planet
katerinal from
NZ
Magical journey to Avatar's planet
katerinal from
NZ
Magical journey to Avatar's planet
katerinal from
NZ
Coach and Cruise
Sheree Fields from
Australia
fabulous day trip!
lindaj4 from
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fabulous day trip!
lindaj4 from
NZ
Boat
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Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound
Kate from
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Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound
Kate from
NZ
Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound
Kate from
NZ
Milford Sound Coach Cruise Coach
Hannah Anderson from
Australia
Milford Sound Coach Cruise Coach
Hannah Anderson from
Australia
Amazing
lorenac from
Brazil
Amazing
lorenac from
Brazil
Amazing
lorenac from
Brazil
Great Trip and didn't disappoint
Mike Renolds from
Australia
Great Trip and didn't disappoint
Mike Renolds from
Australia
Business Development Manager
geraldog from
Brazil
Business Development Manager
geraldog from
Brazil
좋았어요
gyeongmil from
South Korea
좋았어요
gyeongmil from
South Korea
좋았어요
gyeongmil from
South Korea
All packed in one day!
Paige from
Taiwan
All packed in one day!
Paige from
Taiwan
All packed in one day!
Paige from
Taiwan
Mesmerized journey
bhartic from
India
힘들었지만 좋았어요.
KYUNG MI from
South Korea
Mira from
South Korea
Awesome experience through Milford Sound
Lawrence from
NZ
Awesome experience through Milford Sound
Lawrence from
NZ
the coach
Sungkil from
South Korea
the coach
Sungkil from
South Korea
the coach
Sungkil from
South Korea
Unbelievable
David from
NZ
Just a few photos taken on our great trip ?
Ruth Cottingham from
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Just a few photos taken on our great trip ?
Ruth Cottingham from
NZ
Just a few photos taken on our great trip ?
Ruth Cottingham from
NZ
Picturesque!
Doreen from
NZ
Amazing!!!
Tracey from
Australia
With the Pride of Milford
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India
Milford Sound Cruise
Sibone Nadin from
Australia
Waterfalls on Milford Sound trip
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Waterfalls on Milford Sound trip
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Waterfalls on Milford Sound trip
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Amazing journey
Anish from
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Amazing journey
Anish from
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Amazing journey
Anish from
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Wet, cold & awesome!
Hamish from
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Wet, cold & awesome!
Hamish from
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Wet, cold & awesome!
Hamish from
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Fantastic trip
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Fantastic trip
Donna Robinson from
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Fantastic trip
Donna Robinson from
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Awesome Trip
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Awesome Trip
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Simply amazing!
Andre Grenfell from
Australia
Simply amazing!
Andre Grenfell from
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Simply amazing!
Andre Grenfell from
Australia
New Zealand's onederful
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Boat cruise
Caitlin Smith from
Australia
Best experience!
Alyssa Hall from
Australia
Best experience!
Alyssa Hall from
Australia
Queenstown to Milford sound beautiful journey
Shankharee from
India
Queenstown to Milford sound beautiful journey
Shankharee from
India
Queenstown to Milford sound beautiful journey
Shankharee from
India
Awesome
Sieny Gunawan from
Indonesia
Good choice
Ann-Cathrine Ahlroos from
Finland
A slight embellishment of the truth
Tanya Horsford from
NZ
A slight embellishment of the truth
Tanya Horsford from
NZ
Magnificent Experience!
Grace Angel from
Singapore
Magnificent Experience!
Grace Angel from
Singapore
Magnificent Experience!
Grace Angel from
Singapore
Milford Sound - A must do
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India
Milford Sound - A must do
Govind Bhotika from
India
Milford Sound
Lucy from
NZ
Amazing even in average weather
Rachel Isunza from
Australia
Amazing even in average weather
Rachel Isunza from
Australia
Amazing even in average weather
Rachel Isunza from
Australia
Milford
vaishak from
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Milford
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NZ
Highly Recommended!
Stacie Hunt from
Australia
Highly Recommended!
Stacie Hunt from
Australia
Highly Recommended!
Stacie Hunt from
Australia
不错的体验
MO ZHAO from
China
不错的体验
MO ZHAO from
China
不错的体验
MO ZHAO from
China
My Milford Sound Trip _ March 2018
Mia-Heng Goh from
Singapore
My Milford Sound Trip _ March 2018
Mia-Heng Goh from
Singapore
My Milford Sound Trip _ March 2018
Mia-Heng Goh from
Singapore
Scenic coach and cruise
Ting Fai from
Hong Kong
Lou the driver was fantastic
Megan from
Australia
Lou the driver was fantastic
Megan from
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Nice staff and beatiful view
Jessie from
Macao
Nice staff and beatiful view
Jessie from
Macao
Nice staff and beatiful view
Jessie from
Macao
Stunning views throughout
Naabiha from
United Kingdom
Stunning views throughout
Naabiha from
United Kingdom
Not to be missed day out
Sheila Wight from
United Kingdom
Fantastic!
Martha Moya from
Spain
good journey
MOHAMMED ALGHAMDI from
Australia
Stunning and unforgettable
Grace Monahan from
Australia
Stunning and unforgettable
Grace Monahan from
Australia
서비스는 보통, 풍경은 훌륭함
Yuran from
South Korea
서비스는 보통, 풍경은 훌륭함
Yuran from
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서비스는 보통, 풍경은 훌륭함
Yuran from
South Korea
Paysage que vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs
Saphir KADDOUR from
France
Paysage que vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs
Saphir KADDOUR from
France
Paysage que vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs
Saphir KADDOUR from
France
Amazing!!!
Abby from
NZ
Amazing!!!
Abby from
NZ
Milford Sound, New Zealand Christmas 2017
Nitin from
India
Milford Sound, New Zealand Christmas 2017
Nitin from
India
Milford Sound, New Zealand Christmas 2017
Nitin from
India
Great sceneries, enjoyable journey
Yingli from
China
Great sceneries, enjoyable journey
Yingli from
China
Great sceneries, enjoyable journey
Yingli from
China
Bus tour and cruise of Milford Sound
Bruce Foster from
Australia
Bus tour and cruise of Milford Sound
Bruce Foster from
Australia
Bus tour and cruise of Milford Sound
Bruce Foster from
Australia
Brilliant
Danni from
NZ
Almost excellent
Helen Barnard from
United Kingdom
Worth it to celebrate your bday
Cathrene from
NZ
Worth it to celebrate your bday
Cathrene from
NZ
Great experience
marco.d from
NZ
Milford Sound
Jonathan Manson from
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Milford Sound
Jonathan Manson from
NZ
Milford Sound
Jonathan Manson from
NZ
Amazing experience
Michael from
Australia
완전 좋아요
sangjae from
South Korea
완전 좋아요
sangjae from
South Korea
My partner loving it so much she was fighting the elements, almost losing her poncho haha she had the biggest grin
Nicholas Davidson from
NZ
Great Experience
Andrea Whitmore from
NZ
Great Experience
Andrea Whitmore from
NZ
Great Experience
Andrea Whitmore from
NZ
The beautiful mirror lakes
Nessa Devaney from
Ireland
Great day out
Peter from
Australia
Great day out
Peter from
Australia
Great day out
Peter from
Australia
The bus driver made it an awesome experience
Cheryl from
Australia
Do it!!
N Egan from
NZ
Worth for money but service is so so
Kim from
China
Worth for money but service is so so
Kim from
China
Worth for money but service is so so
Kim from
China
Great day on the Sound
Georgia from
Australia
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Tracy DarSantos from New Zealand wrote on 19 June 2024
Highly recommended
Superb experience from our expert and funny tour guide/driver to the cruise with lovely service and delightful buffet lunch. Please provide more drinks.
ktdne15 from New Zealand wrote on 29 March 2024
Solo
First I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to our amazing driver and tour guide Stan!!! His sense of humour made the whole journey full of happiness. The whole trip was wonderful and the sceneries were stunning and incredible. During the trip, we were luckily saw the seals and alpacas. All in all, it’s worth to have a tour like that.
becc4 from Australia wrote on 05 December 2023
Not quite as expected
Booked for 2 with pick up from Te Anau. We have a car, however I was excited to experience the glass roof-top bus. Booked for 10am & expected we would return around 6pm latest (2hr drive to/from Milford, + 2hr boat). There was NO glass rooftop coach/bus, just a small 10-15 person shuttle. The driver told us we would be back around 7pm as our boat would not leave until 2:30pm (moved from 1:30pm). Arrived back 7:10pm. The driver made lots of stops on the way as we had time to kill. Was starving by the time we boarded boat at 2:30pm and there was NO buffet lunch (another reason why I booked this tour). The lady at reception said the boat was too small, however there was an entire buffet set up on board. Very confusing and disappointed with my dry chicken sandwich. Overall, okay. Did not meet expectations. Next time, I would drive myself.
narendrap from New Zealand wrote on 03 February 2024
Ok
We are Indian pples and he treated as a Indian. We want to get off at last bus stop but he didn't take us there.otherwide ok.
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Brian Sorge from United States wrote on 18 December 2022
A Beautiful Day Trip to a Beautiful Place
We left from Te Anau on time - but the day was a bit overcast. However, just a short time after that, the sun started burning through, and EVERYTHING came to life. (In case anyone was wondering, God really does answer prayer - even about little things.) The bus driver spoke with a strong Kiwi accent, so we Americans didn't catch everything he said; but he obviously knew the winding route like the back of his hand. We had a couple of great stops - one to see the intelligent and beautiful Kea Parrots - on the way, and we saw beautiful snow melting into more waterfalls than I could count along the way. The boat travel through Milford (Fjord) Sound was fabulous as it had snowed on top of the mountains the day or night before. There were waterfalls entering the fjord every 60 meters, I would guess. We saw seals and penguins who swam along like porpoises. Oh yes, the buffet on the boat was scrumptious! I have *SO* many photos to process and sort... :)