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Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise with Underwater Observatory and Picnic Lunch ex Te Anau

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Spend longer in Milford and witness spectacular wildlife on the ultimate, all-inclusive day trip from Te Anau!

Spend longer in Milford and witness spectacular wildlife on the ultimate, all-inclusive day trip from Te Anau!

Highlights

  • Enjoy the most in-depth Milford Sound day trip experience
  • The only day trip from Te Anau to Milford Sound that includes a visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory!
  • Witness spectacular scenery with plenty of photo stops and nature walks on the road to Milford
  • Get within touching distance of majestic waterfalls
  • Your friendly skipper shares their local knowledge with informative and lively commentary
  • Top off the experience with a delicious, freshly prepared picnic lunch!

Travel to Milford Sound on a premium coach for the only day trip from Te Anau that includes a visit to the amazing Milford Sound Underwater Observatory!

Journey through spectacular natural landscapes as your local coach driver provides engaging and informative commentary and shows you the best short walks and photo stops along the Milford Road.

Upon arrival at Milford Sound, jump on-board a smaller boat for a fascinating Nature Cruise with fewer people. Soak up breath-taking scenic views as we really explore the beauty of the Fiord, and get within touching distance of impressive rock walls and right up close to Stirling Falls. Our expert skippers will share their local knowledge with lively and informative commentary, plus you'll enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch.

Visit Milford Sound Underwater Observatory and descend 60 steps down a spiral staircase into a spacious viewing chamber to discover the unique and beautiful environment hidden under the surface of Milford Sound. Immerse yourself in a mysterious undersea world and encounter the extraordinary rare black coral and colourful sea creatures teeming just below the surface.

We'll then cruise back to the Milford Sound Visitor Centre to re-join the coach for the comfortable return journey back to Te Anau.


Adult $255.00
Child $195.00
Infant $195.00

What's included

  • Return coach transport from Te Anau
  • Milford Sound Nature cruise
  • Milford Sound Underwater Observatory
  • Interesting commentary
  • Picnic lunch

Duration

  • Allow approximately 8.5 hours duration

Location

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Child age is to 0-14 years.

    Not valid in conjunction with any other special offers or discounts.

    Departure: Check-in is at Southern Discoveries Te Anau Information Centre, 80 Lakefront drive, Te Anau.

    Important: ***IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:*** Please note an appropriate child restraint must be provided by the caregiver (adult) in order for an infant or small child to travel on the coach. This is in accordance with New Zealand Law. Children must be accompanied by a full fare paying adult on all cruises.


Available Bookings from 4 Mar to 17 Mar 2025

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  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

  • Adult $188.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child $199.00
  • Infant$199.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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122 reviews

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Emma Baxter from France wrote on 03 August 2023

INCROYABLE!

C’était incroyable! Un moment hors du temps. Une organisation parfaite, guide intéressant et à l’écoute. Picnic bon et copieux. Nous avons eu un grand soleil, très agréable. Notre date d’origine a été annulée à cause du risque d’avalanche, reporté au lendemain ultra facilement. Je recommande a 100%

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chachad from France wrote on 01 November 2019

Bon

Une superbe journée dans le fjord avec la compagnie southern discovery qui vaut la peine d'être vécue !

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CHRISTELLE from France wrote on 15 April 2019

Magnifique journée !!!!! À faire !!!!

Très belle sortie dans les fjords avec un temps magnifique (beau et très chaud). Bus confortable et toit panoramique très utile pour les crêtes des montagnes, chauffeur très sympathique et délivre de très bons commentaires. Commentaires traduits en Français à partir de Te Anau. Nombreux arrêts photos. Croisière agréable, commentaires en anglais. Par contre on voit peu de choses à l’observatoire. Tout était parfait ?

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tiffanyb from France wrote on 11 March 2019

Belle exvursion

Une belle journée à Milford sound. Le trajet depuis queenstown est long mais ça en vaut la peine. Nous avons eu un guide très sympa et qui nous expliquait pleins de choses au fil du voyage et des paysages. Plusieurs arrêts photos également.

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Lisa Parise from France wrote on 05 March 2019

A faire!

Nous avons passé une super journée. L'excursion est hyper complète, le chauffeur était drôle et adorable, le lunch OK. Le plus c'est le under water observatory, vraiment cool à voir !

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