Fantastic day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Very comfortable coach, everything ran to time and there were some lovely stops along the way. Our driver, Yoda, was very experienced and knowledgeable and kept us informed of history and nature as we travelled. The cruise was beautiful and we were lucky enough to see penguins, fur seals and dolphins :)
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DayTrip45271370066
August 17, 2026
A slice of heaven
Absolutely worth it... Amazing guide, and the views are just... Wow...
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Kia ora,
Thank you! So glad the Milford Sound coach and cruise from Queenstown lived up to the hype — Milford has a way of leaving people speechless.
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Sommerhut
July 17, 2026
Worth it
Everything worked perfectly.
Our guide provided knowledgeable information along the way. He stopped several times along the way for photos, once for a breakfast break and another for a bathroom break. On board the buses, there is no storage space for bags except between your own feet. Since the buses have a glass roof, there is no storage space above the heads, and there is also no net on the back of the respective front seat. The bus was only heated a little on board, which we found very pleasant in the curves, as it helped us get less motion sick. The buses are very new and in very good condition. However, we found the seats to be very, very narrow, without being particularly thick or large. At least you can recline them quite far back. No toilets on board the buses.
The ship drove very close to a waterfall once. Even if you stood at the railing in the front, you hardly got wet, however. The change of clothes we brought with us was therefore unnecessary. We had booked the tour with a buffet, which we would not do again. You spend the first 20-30 minutes below deck because of this and, despite the windows, see less of the tour. The food was a bit bland, but okay. Knowledgeable information on the go.
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Kia ora,
Vielen Dank für die ausführliche Bewertung! Really glad the Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown was worth it overall. Your notes on storage space and the buffet are exactly the kind of detail that helps us keep improving.
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ktE2895PP
June 18, 2026
Awesome day!
A very long day but well worth it! Our guide, Haymish, was great and his stories and knowledge about New Zealand and the scenery around us helped the drive pass by (as did looking at the beautiful views out the window!). We had a few stops on the way for coffee/breakfast, opportunities to see some lakes, rivers, and other scenic points, and to stretch our legs. The Milford Sound cruise was incredible and worth the drive! Would recommend this trip to anyone visiting NZ.
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Kia ora,
Thanks for the great review. We'll be sure to pass your comments on to Haymish – he'll really appreciate it. It is a big day out, but we're glad Milford delivered. Thanks for travelling with us and for the recommendation!
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M
Marissa_m
June 15, 2026
Amazing tour and views!...
Amazing tour and views! Enjoyed every bit of the trip. Our driver, Vaughan (I think that was his name!), had great commentary and knowledge, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Would 100% do another tour with this company!
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Ofa_A
June 7, 2026
Hamish is THE MAN🙌...
Hamish is THE MAN🙌 smoothe drive, entertaining, informative, helpful and very accommodating to everyone! This tour was a mesmerizing and unforgettable experience. A MUST DO for sure. Thanks to Hamish and the team for a memorable day.
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Bellerio2000
May 5, 2026
Milford Sound Bus/Cruise with Buffet Lunch
Great day travelling to cruise the Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries in one of their glass top buses. The bus driver 'Brownie' as he calls himself was very informative about the areas we drove through and made a few photo stops along the way. The boat was beautiful and the buffet lunch we paid for ahead of time offered a variety of delicious options to please all palates. This tour company is centrally located in Queenstown where we boarded the bus but they also picked up other groups at their hotels along the way. I highly recommend booking with Southern Discoveries. They are top notch!
事業者からの返答
Kia ora,
Brownie will be delighted to see this — really glad he made the drive as enjoyable as the destination. The glass-roof bus really does change the way you take in the scenery on the way through, and it sounds like the buffet set everyone up nicely for the cruise. Thanks so much for the wonderful recommendation.
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Linda P
April 29, 2026
Best day trip with southern discoveries!
This tour was top knotch! Ellie was the best guide, so funny and kind and thoughtful, saved us a set of 4 seats together on the bus when we boarded, suggesting we stock up on lunch items in te Anau, and so informative, with lots of local knowledge along the way. We noticed of all the buses, southern discoveries has the most modern one and also has a glass roof so u can see the alps as you drive, plus ph charger. The 2 hour boat tour is the best, if u drive all that way, of course a longer boat ride is the choice. Jack was an excellent driver too. It was the highlight day of a 2 week NZ trip for us!
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Kia ora Linda,
Ellie and Jack will both be absolutely thrilled to read this — what a lovely thing to come back to. The Discover More trip really does give you that extra time on the water, and it sounds like Ellie's touches along the way made all the difference. Highlight of a two-week NZ trip is high praise indeed — thank you.
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Quest45716400508
April 14, 2026
Awesome experience!
Coach crew, Nick and Ally were great! Lot of knowledge and they were so funny and kind.
We also had great experience on the boat, with Jess as a guide. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and seals! Everything was going great and we didn't have any issues on our trip.
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Kia ora,
Dolphins and seals in the same day — that's Milford really putting on a show. Nick, Ally and Jess will be so pleased to read this; it sounds like the whole team were on great form. Really glad everything came together so seamlessly.
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vincentmichaeld2025
April 13, 2026
Absolutely wonderful experience
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our journey to Milford Sound, and it was truly made special by the amazing team of Southern Discoveries!
A big thank you to Jas from Lady Bowen Cruise, who was exceptional throughout the cruise. Jas was warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the entire experience both informative and enjoyable. The way everything was explained, along with the friendly approach, really enhanced our appreciation of the stunning scenery.
We would also like to sincerely appreciate Bus Captain Peter and the driver Jack for the journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound. The drive was long but absolutely seamless, thanks to their professionalism, safe driving, and great attitude. The commentary along the way, smooth handling of the bus, and well-timed stops made the trip comfortable and memorable.
Overall, a truly 5-star experience from start to finish. Highly recommend this team to anyone planning a trip to Milford Sound!
事業者からの返答
Kia ora Vincent,
Peter and Jack will love seeing this — and Jas on Lady Bowen will too. The Discover More trip really does give that little bit extra, and it sounds like the whole team brought their best on the day. Thank you for such a generous and detailed review.
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