Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau
Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel through lush rainforest, glacier carved valleys, alpine lookouts and much more. Enjoy spectacular short walks and incredible photo stops before arriving at the main event, magical Milford Sound.
On arrival at Milford Sound, board a spacious catamaran exploration of the region’s most famous fiord. As the boat travels the length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea, the welcoming crew will share what they know about their place, its wildlife, waterfalls, and fascinating history.
Enjoy complimentary lunch before joining the crew for a dance in the spray off pure glacial melt as the boat noses close to Stirling Falls for a refreshing finale!
Options
Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau
Coach & Cruise Day Tour: Enjoy an all inclusive day tour to Milford Sound, including two hour cruise with lunch.
Duration: 8 hours: The tour duration is 7.5 - 8 hours including photo stops in the National Park, and two hour cruise at Milford Sound.
Lunch: Picnic lunch is included on board the cruise. Options include chicken, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
Glass Roof Coach & Catamaran: Enjoy a seamless journey from glass roof coach to glass roof catamaran to make the most of the stunning scenery!
What's included in Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kiwi Country
The Queenstown coach makes a scheduled stop at Kiwi Country, Te Anau before beginning the exploration of the Fiordland National Park, and it is here that you will meet your driver.
Fiordland National Park
Embark on a stunning tour through the National Park to Milford Sound; where the journey is just as spectacular as the destination! Enjoy insightful and anecdotal storytelling from our experienced driver guides as they share the secrets of their beautiful back yard. Take advantage of the plentiful stops along the way for incredible photo ops and short nature walks through the heart of Fiordland at iconic points such as Elginton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat and Monkey Creek.
Milford Sound
Step aboard on of our spacious catamarans and enjoy a scenic cruise along spectacular Milford Sound. Get up close and personal with the fiord's towering mountains, sheer cliffs and hanging valleys as the boat hugs the edges of the fiord throughout the cruise. Feel the spray from the waterfalls that cascade from an ancient rainforest high in the mountains and look out for New Zealand fur seal colonies and occasionally dolphins swimming nearby. As your cruise meanders past majestic Mitre Peak and as you navigate the length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, let the scenery transport you back to a time of magical wilderness! Relax in the comfortable seating, grab a local beer or wine from the bar, soak up the scenery from the sun deck or join the famously friendly crew on the bow as the boat noses close to Stirling Falls for the refreshing finale.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please ensure that a car seat or suitable restraint is brought for all passengers 4 years and under travelling on our coach to ensure their safety and safety of others
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The Kiwi Country / Hollyford Cafe is the pick up point for all travellers on the coach and cruise tour departing from Te Anau. Please meet the driver in the cafe section of the building. They will be wearing Pure Milford uniform.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Pick up is from the Kiwi Country / Hollyford Café. Please meet your driver in the café section of the building. They will be wearing Pure Milford uniform. *Please note the scheduled time is a MEETING time, and not a departure time. Departure time is likely 15 minutes after the meeting time*. If you have any trouble locating the driver, please call 0800 500 121 / 03 442 4196 and we will gladly assist. Once on board the coach, the driver will provide a boarding pass for the cruise and take your lunch order. We recommend bringing cash for the onboard Cafe / Bar as stable connection for credit card transactions is not always reliable.
