Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Lunch
by Pure Milford
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$550Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 12 hours and includes coach transport and a Milford Sound cruise with lunch. The trip begins in Queenstown, traveling along Lake Wakatipu's shore and through the rural Murihiku Southland region. The first stop is the town of Te Anau, where passengers have time for a refreshment break and to stretch before entering Fiordland National Park. The coach then proceeds through Fiordland National Park, with several stops for short walks and photo opportunities at places like Elginton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Monkey Creek. Throughout this section, guides share stories about the region’s natural features and history. At Milford Sound, passengers board a modern catamaran for a two-hour cruise. The boat travels along the fiord to the Tasman Sea, passing Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls. Wildlife such as New Zealand fur seals and sometimes dolphins can be seen, along with waterfalls cascading from the surrounding mountains. The cruise includes complimentary lunch and access to the bar with local drinks. After the cruise, the coach returns to Te Anau without stops, allowing time to rest or review photos. A short break in Te Anau follows before the final leg back to Queenstown, completing the day’s journey.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Murihiku Southland
Depart from Queenstown following the shore of Lake Wakatipu, traveling along the rugged Devil's Staircase and past mountain ranges into the southern rural farming area. The route passes through landscapes used for deer, cattle, and sheep farming before reaching Te Anau for a refreshment stop.
120 min
Te Anau
The coach stops for about 30 minutes in Te Anau, known as the Gateway to Fiordland. Passengers can get refreshments, walk by the lake, and prepare for the journey ahead where phone and WiFi signals become unavailable.
30 min
Fiordland National Park
Travel through Fiordland National Park for about three hours with multiple stops. Guides provide commentary and stories about the area. Short walks and photo opportunities are available at Elginton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Monkey Creek.
180 min
Milford Sound
Board a spacious catamaran for a two-hour cruise along Milford Sound. The boat travels to the Tasman Sea, passing towering mountains, sheer cliffs, hanging valleys, and waterfalls. Wildlife including New Zealand fur seals and occasional dolphins may be seen. Passengers can enjoy lunch and use the bar, sun deck, or bow area. The cruise ends near Stirling Falls.
120 min
Fiordland National Park
The coach returns to Te Anau from Milford Sound without stops, allowing time to rest, relax, or review photos.
120 min
Te Anau
A short 20-minute stop occurs in Te Anau on the return trip to Queenstown.
20 min
Murihiku Southland
After the break in Te Anau, the coach drives back to Queenstown, concluding the day’s tour.
120 min
Meeting point
The Athol Street Bus Stop is the central pick up point for the coach and cruise tour departing Queenstown. Please contact the operator with your accommodation details to find the closest pick up point.
End point
The Athol Street Bus Stop is the central pick up point for the coach and cruise tour departing Queenstown. Please contact the operator with your accommodation details to find the closest pick up point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Lunch
by Pure Milford
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$550Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 12 hours and includes coach transport and a Milford Sound cruise with lunch. The trip begins in Queenstown, traveling along Lake Wakatipu's shore and through the rural Murihiku Southland region. The first stop is the town of Te Anau, where passengers have time for a refreshment break and to stretch before entering Fiordland National Park. The coach then proceeds through Fiordland National Park, with several stops for short walks and photo opportunities at places like Elginton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Monkey Creek. Throughout this section, guides share stories about the region’s natural features and history. At Milford Sound, passengers board a modern catamaran for a two-hour cruise. The boat travels along the fiord to the Tasman Sea, passing Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls. Wildlife such as New Zealand fur seals and sometimes dolphins can be seen, along with waterfalls cascading from the surrounding mountains. The cruise includes complimentary lunch and access to the bar with local drinks. After the cruise, the coach returns to Te Anau without stops, allowing time to rest or review photos. A short break in Te Anau follows before the final leg back to Queenstown, completing the day’s journey.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Murihiku Southland
Depart from Queenstown following the shore of Lake Wakatipu, traveling along the rugged Devil's Staircase and past mountain ranges into the southern rural farming area. The route passes through landscapes used for deer, cattle, and sheep farming before reaching Te Anau for a refreshment stop.
120 min
Te Anau
The coach stops for about 30 minutes in Te Anau, known as the Gateway to Fiordland. Passengers can get refreshments, walk by the lake, and prepare for the journey ahead where phone and WiFi signals become unavailable.
30 min
Fiordland National Park
Travel through Fiordland National Park for about three hours with multiple stops. Guides provide commentary and stories about the area. Short walks and photo opportunities are available at Elginton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Monkey Creek.
180 min
Milford Sound
Board a spacious catamaran for a two-hour cruise along Milford Sound. The boat travels to the Tasman Sea, passing towering mountains, sheer cliffs, hanging valleys, and waterfalls. Wildlife including New Zealand fur seals and occasional dolphins may be seen. Passengers can enjoy lunch and use the bar, sun deck, or bow area. The cruise ends near Stirling Falls.
120 min
Fiordland National Park
The coach returns to Te Anau from Milford Sound without stops, allowing time to rest, relax, or review photos.
120 min
Te Anau
A short 20-minute stop occurs in Te Anau on the return trip to Queenstown.
20 min
Murihiku Southland
After the break in Te Anau, the coach drives back to Queenstown, concluding the day’s tour.
120 min
Meeting point
The Athol Street Bus Stop is the central pick up point for the coach and cruise tour departing Queenstown. Please contact the operator with your accommodation details to find the closest pick up point.
End point
The Athol Street Bus Stop is the central pick up point for the coach and cruise tour departing Queenstown. Please contact the operator with your accommodation details to find the closest pick up point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.