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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

4.8  / 5
280 reviews
Activity provider:RealNZ
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

Activity provider:RealNZ
4.8  / 5
280 reviews
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From US$ 130.50 per person

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Experience the stunning Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip luxury bus transportation from Queenstown. Look out for native wildlife and soak up the scenery in Fiordland.

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Duration 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire through awe-inspiring scenery on a drive from Queenstown
  • Relax in comfort on a glass-roof luxury coach for the scenic drive
  • Enjoy a 2-hour cruise along Milford Sound to get up close to the fiord
  • Look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
  • Enjoy a licensed bar onboard with hot and cold food options available
Full description
Travel to Milford Sound for an extended nature cruise on a day trip from Queenstown. Experience one of the most beautiful drives in the world in the comfort of a state-of-the-art coach. After meeting at a central location in Queenstown, you'll board the luxury coach and journey along the shores of Lake Wakatipu into rolling countryside through to Te Anau. Take a short break, then continue along the spectacular alpine route of the Milford Road. Enjoy photo stops and short walks along the way. Relax on an extended nature cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea and admire the fiord’s wildlife, waterfalls and mountains along the way. A specialist nature guide will provide live informative commentary. You can also bring your own lunch or purchase snacks and drinks on-board. Seasonal lunch boxes can be pre-ordered to pick up during the trip. Following the cruise, board the coach for your return journey to Queenstown that allows for bathroom breaks. Be dropped off back in Queenstown at around 7:45 PM.
Includes
  • Transport by luxury glass-roof air-conditioned coach
  • English-only live commentary from experienced local nature guide
  • 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
  • Drinks from the licensed bar on-board

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The RealNZ Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf 88 Beach St, Queenstown

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Always be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit, the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland
  • Bring sensible clothing and footwear for cool and wet weather to fully appreciate your visit
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4.8 /5

based on 280 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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We went after a snow storm during which the road was closed. We went the day it reopened. It was absolutely spectacular!! Truly a wonder of the world! Our guide Paulie entertained us the whole ride up with interesting facts, ancient stories, and personal experiences. We enjoyed our trip very much,

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August 18, 2023

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Kim – United StatesVerified booking

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Both the coach to Milford Sound, and the cruise throughout it were brilliant in entertainment and scenery. Hendrick, our coach guide was superb, with safety clearly his top priority followed incredibly closely by his desire for our group to see and feel the most we possibly could along the way. Breathtaking routes throughout Southland & Fiordland, and then impossible-to-describe moments from the ship. Expert guides making us feel safe, teaching us history & fun facts, and ensuring we got the absolute most from our visit to Milford Sound. Exceptional day that we will not forget; truly remarkable. Thank you!

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August 16, 2023

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Matt – AustraliaVerified booking

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Grant was amazing!! Loved every minute! Very informative, plenty of interesting facts along the way. Loved his stories and humour to boot!! Thanks so much for having us on board. The kids really enjoyed it too. Thanks again, and would definitely recommend! 5 Stars!!!!

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July 28, 2023

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