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Coach & Discover More

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from $252.00
Departs Queenstown or Te Anau
See Milford Sound from above and below the water
Most in-depth day trip experience
Departs Queenstown or Te Anau
See Milford Sound from above and below the water
Most in-depth day trip experience
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A spectacular tour from Queenstown or Te Anau. Explore the Milford road plus the world renowned Milford Sound Discover More Cruise. Included; descend below the surface at New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory.

About

A spectacular tour from Queenstown or Te Anau. Explore the Milford road plus the world renowned Milford Sound Discover More Cruise. Included; descend below the surface at New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory.

  • An in-depth coach and cruise experience in Milford Sound 
  • Get closer to seals and if you're lucky, dolphins and rare Fiordland Crested Penguins, with help from your onboard nature guide
  • Take a closer look at the unique underwater environment of Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve
  • Includes entry to Milford Sound Underwater Observatory
  • Includes FREE tea and coffee
  • Licenced bar on board on your cruise vessel
  • Departs from Queenstown or Te Anau
  • Download the Southern Discoveries app for multilingual commentary for our coach and cruise experiences.
  • Southern Discoveries Ltd wishes to notify our customers about the natural risks and hazards prevalent in Milford Sound, the remote location where our operations are situated. Detailed information of these risks and hazards can be found here.
from $252.00
8hrs 30 mins
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The underwater observatory is situated in Harrison Cove and only accessible by boat.
View amazing sea life 10 metres below the surface of Milford Sound.
Enjoy unique viewpoint stops on the Milford Road.
Amazing glass-roof coach provides expansive scenic views
The perfect day trip for the whole family to enjoy
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The underwater observatory is situated in Harrison Cove and only accessible by boat.
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View amazing sea life 10 metres below the surface of Milford Sound.
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Enjoy unique viewpoint stops on the Milford Road.
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Amazing glass-roof coach provides expansive scenic views
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The perfect day trip for the whole family to enjoy

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Coach & Discover More Lunch menu

Lunch

Fresh Lunch options

Welcome aboard, and get ready to dine in style! Your Milford Sound Coach, Cruise & Underwater Observatory lunch options are listed to your right.

  • Freshly prepared picnic lunch is available to purchase on all Milford Sound cruises
  • Please note we do not include a drink with your picnic lunch as we are trying to reduce our use of single use plastic so please take your water bottle with you
  • A selection of snacks are available to purchase onboard all vessels
  • A fully licensed bar is available on all vessels, except the Lady Stirling
  • Free tea and coffee is available on all cruises
  • All meat is certified halal
  • The menu may vary at times due to seasonal supply
  • Please note that the ingredients and contents of each meal are only a guide and these may be subject to change
  • Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available – please indicate your preferences when you are booking online
  • If you have specific dietary requirements or special group requests, please call to discuss with the reservations team
  • Passengers are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onboard our vessels
  • We only accept credit card or cash payments, we can not accept eftpos or debit cards
Picnic Lunch
Picnic Lunch

A Picnic lunch is available for purchase on all departures.

The picnic lunches are freshly prepared daily. It includes:

  • Sandwich with selected meat and salad for standard option
  • Cheese and crackers
  • Seasonal fresh fruit
  • Crisps
  • Cookie
  • Small chocolate bar

Please note we do not include a drink with your packed lunch as we are trying to reduce the use of singe use plastic so please remember to take your water bottle with you.

Picnic lunch options; regular, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free. When you book online please select your preference.

Transport

  • from  Te Anau
  • from  Queenstown
Coach

Premium glass-roof coach departs early allowing you to arrive relaxed and ready for your Milford Sound cruise. Expert coach drivers provide time for photo stops and short walks along the Milford road journey.

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Coach

Premium glass-roof coach departs early allowing you to arrive relaxed and ready for your Milford Sound cruise. Expert coach drivers provide time for photo stops and short walks along the Milford road journey.

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