From Queenstown: Milford Sound Select Coach & Cruise Day Tour

Travel the Milford Road
in a glass-roofed coach

Depart from 110 Beach Street in Queenstown aboard a modern glass-roofed coach designed for panoramic views. Reclining seats, generous legroom and air conditioning make the long journey comfortable.

As you head south along Lake Wakatipu, your experienced local driver-guide shares the region's history and natural environment in English. After about 2 hours 30 minutes, take a 30-minute refreshment break in Te Anau.

Take photos at Mirror Lakes
and alpine valleys

Heading into the heart of Fiordland National Park, make several stops along the Milford Road at scenic spots such as Mirror Lakes, rainforest walks, alpine valleys and glacier-carved landscapes. Each stop is a chance to take photos and enjoy the views.

Cruise the full length
of Milford Sound

At Milford Sound, your driver hands you your cruise ticket and guides you to the boat. Board a purpose-built cruise boat with a spacious indoor lounge and outdoor decks, and spend about 1 hour 45 minutes passing towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls. On wet days, hundreds of waterfalls stream down the rock faces for even more dramatic scenery.

The cruise continues to Anita Bay, where the fiord meets the Tasman Sea, a culturally significant place where Māori traditionally gathered precious pounamu (greenstone). Look out for dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and native birds, and after the cruise travel about 5 hours by coach back to the departure point in Queenstown.

※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed.