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Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback
2 Adults x $469.84
$939.68
Approx Total
$939.68
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
Freshly made Lunch
Return Scenic Flight to Queenstown
1 Hour 45 Minute Milford Sound Nature Cruise
FREE tea and coffee on board cruise
Specialist nature commentary onboard cruise
Transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound on premium coach
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Overview
Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining commentary, and let us show you the best stops along the way as you connect seamlessly to your Milford Sound cruise.
Discover native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains on our extended Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Get within touching distance of impressive rock walls and close enough to feel the full force the powerful 15,000-year old Stirling Falls. Specialist nature guide on board shares their local knowledge with lively and informative commentary. This day trip includes a freshly prepared lunch on-board your cruise.
Return to Queenstown by a breath-taking scenic flight, and enjoy views of the pristine alpine lakes and waterfalls that Fiordland National Park is recognised for.
Meeting points
Please head inside the Southern Discoveries office situated at the above address (110 Beach Street, Queenstown) to check in for your trip.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Queenstown
Trip departs Queenstown at 6.45am. Travel on a brand new, premium glass-roof coach, equipped with reclining seats, extra legroom, air conditioning, USB charging ports and on board toilet. Enjoy as your local coach driver provides you with interesting and informative commentary as the breath-taking scenery unfolds around you.
They'll show you all the best short walks and photo stops along the Milford Road. This coach will connect with our 1hr 45min Milford Sound Nature Cruise. After your cruise, you will meet your pilot and make your way to the Milford Sound Airport for a truly unforgettable Scenic Flight from Milford Sound back to Queenstown. The ultimate Milford Sound experience!
20 minutes
Te Anau
Te Anau is a beautiful town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is home to endangered, flightless takahē birds and abundant trout in Lake Te Anau. Enjoy a short break here on your way to Milford Sound, in order to break up the journey, grab a coffee, and stretch your legs.
30 minutes
Eglinton Valley
This beautiful valley is glaciated with steep sides and a flat floor. It's between half a kilometre to two kilometres wide and has a shingle riverbed floor, which is constantly being changed by the Eglinton River. This is an incredible stop you will make as apart of your journey to Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries.
10 minutes
Mirror Lakes Walk
Enjoy a stroll among small lakes with stunning reflections of the Earl Mountains, should weather be permissive on the day. This is an easy, short walk off the Milford Road.
15 minutes
N/A
Interpretation panels show the effect of avalanches on the Milford Road and provide information on the wildlife of the Eglinton Valley. Visitor amenities include toilets and a telephone (card payment only).
10 minutes
Lake Gunn (Pass By)
Lake Gunn is a strikingly beautiful lake in the South Island of New Zealand.
N/A (Pass By)
The Cleddau River is a beautiful river of New Zealand. It flows into the head of Milford Sound. You'll see many parts of this river as you journey along the Milford Sound road.
Monkey Creek
Take in great views of the upper Hollyford Valley while you fill up your water bottle from this glacier fed spring. Friendly Keas (a New Zealand alpine parrot) love this area so it's a great stop for some kea spotting.
10 minutes
Homer Tunnel (Pass By)
At an altitude of 945 metres above sea level and 1.2 kilometres in length, the unlined road tunnel allows access through sheer rock to Milford Sound with a gradient of 1 in 10. Completed in 1953, traffic lights control the traffic flow through the tunnel. An incredible part of your journey along the Milford Road.
Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory offers views of rare black coral and other marine life. Boat tours are a popular way to explore.
2 hours 30 minutes
N/A
Exchange your pass and board your Nature Cruise. Your journey on the water starts here!
10 minutes
Bowen Falls (Pass By)
The stunning Lady Bowen Falls is Milford’s highest waterfall. It plunges 162m from a hanging valley into the head of Milford Sound and provides electricity for the Milford Sound township by feeding a small hydroelectric scheme, as well as being the water source for the settlement.
Stirling Falls (Pass By)
Milford’s second-highest waterfall is the Stirling Falls, a staggering 151m in height – three times the height of Niagara Falls, but the 1,300m mountain behind displaces this incredible height. This is the famous waterfall that Hugh Jackman ‘jumped off’ in the movie Wolverine. The sheer drop of the Stirling Falls allows boats to get right underneath – it’s an incredible feeling to have the power of 151m worth of glacial water falling so close to you.
N/A (Pass By)
Nestled behind the world famous Mitre Peak, the Sinbad Gully is characterised by extremely steep glacially carved walls punctuated by near vertical granite cliffs. These walls slowed pest invasion into the gully and as a result a number of unique native species remain in the Sinbad.
Southern Discoveries is passionate about preserving Milford Sound’s beauty for future generations which is why it’s a key partner in a major conservation project – the Sinbad Sanctuary Project.
The aim is to see the valley of New Zealand’s most photographed mountain (Sinbad Gully is at the base of Mitre Peak) become a sanctuary for native species.
N/A
Your Pilot will escort you to the Milford Sound Airport, where you will depart for your return Scenic Flight to Queenstown. Marvel at many of the pristine alpine lakes and waterfalls that Fiordland National Park is recognised for, including the Sutherland Falls which span 580m (1900ft). This is an unforgettable way to see this beautiful part of New Zealand. Flight time is 35 minutes.
10 minutes
N/A (Pass By)
Mitre Peak is a beautifully dramatic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located on the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the most photographed mountain peaks in the entire country.
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Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
All passenger weights MUST be advised at the time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Sunscreen and insect repellent advisable
Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator. These must be provided by the parent or caregiver - without this you may be turned away and unable to travel - please be prepared.
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Flight maybe, in fact...
Published on Feb, 2025
Flight maybe, in fact probably will be canceled due to weather, so don't plan on being back before 7 pm.
Fantastic all round experience
Published on Dec, 2024
The coach set off promptly with a great driver, Arnold? He gave a wonderful chilled commentary throughout the journey and made plenty of scenic stops and toilet breaks along the way. The boat cruise and scenery was fantastic. We even saw baby seals! It did say a lunch was provided but on the boat they didn’t have any recollection of that in spite of my booking saying it was included. The staff on the boat quickly rectified it and gave us 4 packed lunches thankfully. The fly back was great too, the kids loved it, although it was quite scary for me and felt like flying around in a crisp packet in the wind. I was glad when we landed. The pilot (Hank) was great though and clearly very experienced in tricky weather conditions. All in all, 100% loved the day!
Three cheers for Junior who makes a long bus ride worth it.
Published on Dec, 2024
This was a really good tour. The bus ride is long (luckily we flew back) but Junior was an incredible tour guide/bus driver. They guy was amazing with his humor and deep knowledge of New Zealand. Honestly, he made the other tours and presentations we saw redundant. He gave so much detailed info on the history of area, the natural landscape, the uniqueness of Aotearoa. Like I said the bus ride is long, but packed with info - the bus was comfortable, but crowded. The stops were really good picture spots and with just the right time. Be prepared to move, not a lot of wandering time. The cruise is also very nice, the Fjord is pretty spectacular, be prepared for the weather. They say that the rainy time is the best way to see it, but it was not warm in Nov. Good tour, good value - it's long - be prepared.
Informative tour of Milford Sound
Published on Nov, 2024
Wonderful coach ride with driver Stan. He was full of information and we had a very comfortable ride to Milford Sound. Cruise was great. Food was great for a buffet, with lots of options.
We really enjoyed our flight back with Isabelle. We felt very safe. It was our first time flying in a small plane. Isabelle took us on a ride back to Queensland while showing us all the beautiful sites, mountains and lakes.
Coach, cruise, fly excursion.
Published on Oct, 2024
We have traveled extensively and this trip rates in our top 5. Everything was handled very professionally and as advertised. Do was an amazing, informative, thoughtful and entertaining guide. She was concerned about everyone’s well being and gave us a great experience. We highly recommend this trip and Do!
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