Experience New Zealand’s rural life and Milford Sound’s natural wonders on this 13-hour coach, farm tour, and cruise from Queenstown.
Getting started
Begin your day at the Southern Discoveries Queenstown Visitor Centre, where you’ll check in and meet your driver. After a quick introduction, board the glass-roofed coach for your journey to Te Anau.
What to expect
This day trip combines a hands-on farm visit in Te Anau with a scenic drive and a two-hour nature cruise through Milford Sound, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated fiords.
Features
Glass-roofed coach journey: Travel in comfort with panoramic views and USB charging ports as you cross Southland’s dramatic landscapes.
Te Anau farm tour: Experience authentic rural life—watch sheepdogs in action, see sheep shearing, and feed farm animals, all while enjoying morning tea with local hosts.
Milford Road scenic stops: Pause at key viewpoints along the iconic Milford Road for photo opportunities and live commentary from your guide.
Milford Sound nature cruise: Board a spacious vessel with indoor and outdoor viewing areas to get close to waterfalls and spot wildlife such as seals and dolphins.
Multilingual audio guide: Access 30 sections of route commentary via the Southern Discoveries app, available in multiple languages for deeper insights throughout your journey.
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Bring warm clothing, sunglasses, a camera, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Wear suitable clothing and footwear for varying weather conditions, as you will visit a farm and board a cruise.
Smoking is not permitted on any of the vessels.
Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the activity provider. Please bring your own as without this you may be turned away and unable to travel.
The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound is approximately 5 hours each way.
Reservations may be amended to another date or time, subject to availability.
The activity may be cancelled at any time due to unsafe weather conditions or maintenance.
Scenic flights for the return journey are available on request, weather permitting.
All vessels are fully licensed with a range of beverages and snack foods available for purchase.
A free multi-language commentary app is available. Search 'Southern Discoveries' on the App Store or Google Play.
Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
