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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip
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Top rated
4.720286 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.720286 out of 5 stars
2238 reviews

Take in the stunning views and wonderful wildlife as you cruise around Milford Sound. Relax on board with tea and coffee, enjoying the commentary, and make the most of the photo ops as you go.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup and drop-off are available from selected central Queenstown locations and along Frankton Road. The tour departure time is not your pickup time. The activity provider will advise your nearest designated pickup point and confirm your pickup details after booking. Please be at your designated pickup point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The pickup route in Queenstown takes around 35 minutes.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Mila – New Zealand

Would highly recommend. Amazing guide and it was a very accessible and beautiful trip.

C
Charissa – Australia

the lunch bags were really cute. The scenery was amazing. Worth taking the bus.

Highlights

  • Explore Milford Sound and New Zealand’s famous Fiordland National Park
  • Admire rainforests, waterfalls & wildlife as you cruise the length of the fiord
  • Enjoy entertaining commentary from your experienced local guides

Full description

Enjoy a fun and leisurely day trip to admire the glacial features, wild flora and fauna, and picturesque backdrops of the world-famous fiord at Milford Sound.
Start with pickup for the bus journey to Te Anau. Your driver will share their local knowledge as you stop along the way to see spectacular scenery. Marvel at views of waterfalls, wildlife, and the rainforest.

Soak up the sights from any of the three indoor and outdoor viewing decks during your cruise and join your jovial crew at the bow as you nose close to Stirling Falls to feel the spray from some of the world's freshest water. 

Benefit from complimentary tea service is available for the entire cruise and, snacks cakes and drinks can be purchased from onboard cafe / bar.

Includes

  • Central Queenstown and Te Anau pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Experienced skippers and guides
  • Live commentary
  • Scenic photo stops and short walks
  • Scenic Milford Sound cruise
  • Access to 3 viewing decks
  • Complimentary tea and hot water
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Additional drinks

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • The tour departure time is NOT your pick up time. The pick up time and place will be confirmed after booking.
  • The trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound is about 5-6 hours with stops
  • Wear comfortable, layered clothing and sturdy shoes, and bring a good raincoat, fly repellent, sun cream, and your camera

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 2238 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Mila – New Zealand17 April 2025 – Verified booking
Would highly recommend. Amazing guide and it was a very accessible and beautiful trip.
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Charissa – Australia17 April 2025 – Verified booking
the lunch bags were really cute. The scenery was amazing. Worth taking the bus.
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Paige – Australia17 April 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing day trip to Milford Sound! Our driver was full of knowledge about every area we passed & very friendly. Beautiful scenery, highlight of the bus drive has to be the stop where we filled up our water from a river! Cruise was incredible, you really get up close of some of the waterfalls & we even saw a dolphin!!

Product ID: 188556

Activity provider:Pure Milford

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