Product Overview

Let us take you to Milford Sound from Queenstown or Te Anau while you sit back and take in incredible scenery and informative commentary. Our local driver will show you the best stops on the Milford Road and connect you with our Milford Sound Cruise.

Product Description

Take a guided adventure to Milford Sound with our friendly team offering 60 years of local knowledge. Our expert drivers will entertain you with their insight and knowledge, while showing you the best photo stops and short walks on the incredible road to Milford Sound. Take in the stunning scenery at Eglinton Valley and get some Gram worthy shots at beautiful Mirror Lakes.

Once in Milford you’ll join the original Nature Cruise to explore the 8th wonder of the world. We’ll get you so close to this famous fiord you can reach out and touch the sheer rock walls. Our passionate skipper will provide entertaining nature commentary from the wheelhouse, while our boat hosts are on hand for a chat and to answer any questions. Option to included a freshly prepared picnic lunch. Our Milford Sound day trips are an unforgettable experience! Option to included a freshly prepared picnic lunch.

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Departure Times

Departs Queenstown at 7.00am

Departs Te Anau at 10.00am

Duration

From Queenstown 12 hours 30 minutes

From Te Anau 7 hours

What To Bring

Warm clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera

Company Info

Southern Discoveries have been operating for more than 60 years and are the original Milford Sound Red Boats cruise company. We offer the widest range of adventure activities in the fiord, including a variety of cruises, kayaking and underwater observatory excursions. You can join one of our coaches and take a day trip to Milford Sound from Te Anau or Queenstown.

In world-famous Queenstown, you can join us on the longest lake cruise which takes you further than anyone else to discover hidden views and unique experiences.

We maintain an ongoing commitment to the conservation of our environment through sponsorship of the Sinbad Sanctuary Project and the Tawaki Project in partnership with the Department of Conservation, Fiordland Conservation Trust and the University of Otago.

We are a member of the Tourism Sustainability Commitment and we are Qualmark Gold Endorsed, meaning we are among the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. We encourage all of our guests to learn about the Tiaki Promise so they can join us in keeping this incredible country beautiful!