Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise from Queenstown

Highlights

• Glass roof coach and entertaining commentary
• Photo opportunities and short walks on Milford Road
• Nature cruise getting up close to waterfalls and wildlife
• Friendly and informative skipper

Description

Head out with Southern Discoveries for a day to remember on the premium Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise package. Departing in the early morning from Queenstown, sit back and enjoy the scenery on the spectacular drive to Milford Sound. Once you arrive, step onboard your Southern Discoveries Nature Cruise and get up close and personal to the abundant waterfalls and wildlife that Milford Sound has to offer.

Your day of adventure begins with meeting your Southern Discoveries local coach driver in Queenstown for a 7am start. The stunning drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound passes Lake Te Anau and stops for photo opportunities and short walks along Milford Road, including the Mirror Lakes. Your Southern Discoveries driver will share interesting and entertaining stories about your surroundings on the journey to Milford Sound, which you can enjoy to the full through the glass roof and large windows on the coach.

When you reach the Milford Sound Visitor Centre, get ready for the next part of your unforgettable day trip, the Southern Discoveries Nature Cruise. This cruise is set up for your every need, with free tea and coffee available, a licensed bar and lots of space onboard to view Milford Sound from all sides, as well as commentary from your friendly and passionate Southern Discoveries skipper. Southern Discoveries can also arrange for a picnic lunch to enjoy throughout your Nature Cruise, or make sure to bring your own packed lunch with water and snacks. 

Milford Sound is renowned for its incredible amount of waterfalls, which only increases when it's raining. This makes the Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown a must-do all weather activity, just make sure to remember your rain jacket! The Southern Discoveries Nature Cruise offers the amazing opportunity to get close to some of Milford Sound’s superb waterfalls and, if you’re lucky, spot wildlife such as dolphins, seals and penguins. After a wonderful 1hr 45 mins to 2 hours on the water, it will be time to head back to the Southern Discoveries coach for the journey back to Queenstown.

Trip Includes

• Pick up from Southern Discoveries Queenstown Visitors Centre or central Queenstown accommodation by arrangement
• Modern and spacious boat with large windows
• Complimentary tea and coffee onboard cruise
• Licensed bar on the cruise to purchase drinks and snacks
• Entertaining commentary from local coach driver and skipper
• Headset commentary with translations available in Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese

Duration

• Allow 12.5 hours

Departures

• Depart at 7:00am daily
• Pick up at Southern Discoveries Queenstown Visitors Centre or central Queenstown accommodation by arrangement
• Returns at approx 7:30pm
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Child (5-14yrs) & infant (0-4yrs) rates apply 
• Car seats will need to be provided by the customer for children under 7 years of age
• Bring a camera, sunglasses, sunscreen and a rain jacket, even if the forecast is sunny!
• Wear comfortable clothes and warm layers 
• Ponchos are available for purchase on the day
• Your Nature Cruise begins at the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal
• Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, but fur seals and bottlenose dolphins are often sighted year-round; the Fiordland Crested Penguin/Tawaki is known to visit Milford Sound during breeding season, August-November, and moulting season, March-April; rare Dusky dolphins have also occasionally been sighted at Milford Sound
• The Nature Cruise focuses on stopping to view Milford Sound's fascinating geology and wildlife, pointed out by your skipper
• Passengers not permitted to bring own alcohol onboard
• No eftpos or debit cards accepted on the cruise, only cash or credit card payments

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult: NZD$265.00
• Child (5-14 years): NZD$175.00
• Infant (0-4yrs): NZD$175.00
• Optional Extras:
  • Picnic Lunch NZD$35.00
  • Front Row Coach Seats Add On NZD$30.00

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