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Milford Sound

Milford Sound Activities

Milford Sound village is nestled at the end of the spectacular fiord. It is a small village with Milford Sound Lodge, Blue Duck Bar & Cafe, Milford Sound Wharf, airport and private accommodation for local workers and track walkers. There is petrol available in Milford but you will need a credit card with pin number.

Allow time to take a stroll around the foreshore, listen out for the local birds that frequent the area. Pay a visit to the Blue Duck Cafe and Bar and enjoy a coffee while admiring the views of Mitre Peak. If you are lucky our resident family of weka may come out to say hello!.

The main activity in Milford Sound is cruising on the fiord. Southern Discoveries offer a comphrensive timetable and price range to suit all interests, budgets and timeframes. A visit to Milford would not be complete without stopping off at the Milford Discovery Centre.

We look forward to welcoming you to Milford Sound.

Scenic Cruise

Come aboard for a Milford Sound cruise of a lifetime, enjoyed from the large viewing decks of one of our three modern, spacious and purpose-built catamarans.

It’s the most modern and comfortable cruising experience in Milford Sound – move freely around the boat and enjoy large viewing decks and stability on the water that only a twin-hull vessel can provide.

Encounter Nature Milford Sound Cruise

Get up close to nature on the most luxurious small boat in Milford Sound.

This is an intimate experience with numbers capped at 75, and on-board Nature Guides offering personal attention. Our smaller boat explores small nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord, nudging into sheer rock faces to examine flora and fauna in detail for 2hr 15min.

Discover More Milford Sound Cruise

The longest daytime cruise of any trip available in Milford Sound includes lunch and a visit to the Milford Discovery Centre, New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory.

If you’re looking for a New Zealand experience that's more authentic, more insightful, more informative and more personal – this is it. Discover More gives you time to slow down and really explore the beauty of Milford Sound, getting up close to this stunning, remote part of the country.

Discovery Centre & Milford Deep Underwater Observatory

New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory is a unique, interactive learning experience.

Refurbished and re-launched in January 2010 with striking new information panels, the Centre’s where you delve into the natural history, geology and environment of Milford Sound, deepen your understanding of fiord formation, intrepid Maori explorers and early European tourism.

Food Options

Southern Discoveries can provide you with a delicious selection of food to enjoy on your cruise.

Options available include an International Buffet, Gourmet Picnic Lunch, Obento Lunch, Indian Lunch pack, and Snack Lunch Box