Milford Sound

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Getting to Milford :
Coach Tours

From Queenstown and Te Anau

Southern Discoveries operates with a modern fleet of luxury coach providers to make getting to and from Milford Sound as easy as can be, linking directly to one of our great cruises.  

AWESOMENZ SUMMER ENCOUNTER

Luxury Coach with Glass roof, Hotel Pickups, Encounter Nature Cruise & FREE Picnic Lunch

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Journey into Milford with the Awesomenz Encounter Day Tour on its luxury glass roof low emissions coach. It follows the steps of ancient Maori into Fiordland National Park. In Milford join your Southern DiscoveriesEncounter Nature Cruise for 2hrs 15minutes and enjoy a delicious FREE Picnic Lunch onboard with complimentary tea/coffee served throughout. Plenty of stops are included along the road for photos and an interesting and informative commentary provided in English along the way. Flyback option to Queenstown available.  

Other meal options are available (excluding the International Buffet) at an additional cost and must be pre-ordered.

1st November - 9th April 2012

FromDepartsReturnsAdultBackpacker *Child
Queenstown 7.05am 7.40pm $179 $159 $115
Te Anau 10.00am 4.55pm $149 $131 $79

book-now* Backpacker fares only valid with backpacker card see terms for more info

 

Great Sights

5 Star Luxury Coach with Glass roof & Scenic Cruise 

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more5 star luxury coach, glass roof, toilet equipped, hotel pickups, Japanese commentary available, headsets available in Spanish, Japanese & Mandarin.     

Take an unforgettable journey into the heart of Milford Sound with Great Sights, journeying in a luxury glass-roof five-star low emissions coach across the Southern Alps and deep into Fiordland National Park to board our 1hr 45min Southern Discoveries Scenic Cruise. Flyback option to Queenstown available.

FromDepartsReturnsAdultChild
Queenstown 7.20am 7.45pm $226 $113
Te Anau 10.15am 5.00pm $153 $75

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Kiwi experience - milford explorer

Standard Coach, Scenic Cruise, Milford Discovery Centre & Buffet Lunch

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Backpacker specialists, hostel pick ups from major backpackers

For those backpacking around New Zealand, choose Kiwi Experience and join the Milford Explorer for an all inclusive cruise, buffet and visit to the Milford Discovery Centre. Pick-ups from central backpacker hostels in Queenstown, Te Anau or The Divide and connection to the 1.30pm Scenic Cruise.

FromDepartsReturnsAdult
Queenstown 7.45am 8.00pm $159
Te Anau 10.30am 5.15pm $159

book-now* From 14th July 2011 does not operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.    

 

From Te Anau

Great Sights, AwesomeNZ and Milford Explorer all pick up in Te Anau. For a local Te Anau experience: 

Go Milford

Local Te Anau company providing a personal, small group tour to Milford. Local drivers provide commentary for your drive into Milford.    

Travel in luxury from Te Anau to Milford Sound deep in the heart of Fiordland. Enjoy the comfort of modern coaches with leather seats, temperature controlled comfort and panoramic views from every seat (some coaches with glass viewing roof as well).  

SUMMER (1 November - 30th April 2012)  

Modern Small Coach & Discover More Cruise including BBQ Buffet Lunch & Milford Discovery Centre

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In Milford Sound you will join Southern Discoveries Discover More Cruise for 3hours including a visit to the Milford Discovery Centre and a delicious BBQ Buffet lunch onboard the cruise.

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Te Anau 8.30am 5.00pm $175 $87.50

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WINTER (1 May - 31 October 2012) 

Modern Small Coach, Scenic Cruise, Milford Discovery Centre & International Buffet Lunch

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In Milford Sound you will join Southern Discoveries Scenic Cruise for 1hr 45minutes with a visit to the Milford Discovery Centre and also enjoy a delicious hot International Buffet lunch onboard the cruise.

FromDepartsReturnsAdultChild
Te Anau 8.30am 4.30pm $175 $87.50

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Park 'n' Ride KAYAKING COMBO

Small Coach, Encounter Nature Cruise, Milford Discovery Centre, 1 hour Kayaking & Picnic Lunch

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more"Park your car, relax and let us do the driving" offering plenty of stops for photo's and short nature walks catering to small groups. Friendly and experienced drivers have over 21 years of experience on the Milford road. In Milford Sound you will join our 10.15am Encounter Nature Cruise Kayaking Combo and also enjoy a delicious picnic lunch.

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Te Anau 7.45am 5.00pm $242 N/A

book-now* Prices are valid 1st November 2011 - 30th April 2012 and subject to change without notice.

   

* All prices are listed in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of Tax.