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Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Underwater Observatory with lunch ex Te Anau
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Join us for the most in-depth and authentic Milford Sound day trip experience. The only day trip from Te Anau to include a visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory.
Explore Fiordland National Park on the most in-depth day trip experience from Te Anau. Sit back and relax as your expert driver navigates the Milford Road. 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 way.
In Milford join our smaller boat, Milford Sound Discover More Cruise. Soak up breath-taking scenic views and get within touching distance of impressive rock walls and waterfalls. Our expert skippers specialist will share their local knowledge.
At the underwater observatory, descend 10 metres below the surface to check out the local sea life and rare black coral. A delicious picnic lunch is included.
Itinerary
Te Anau
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYour journey starts here. Set off on a day trip from Te Anau to Milford Sound and enjoy a more intimate experience of Milford Sound. Discover the native wildlife, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains of the fiord on an intimate cruise on a smaller boat.Eglinton Valley
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis beautiful valley is glaciated with steep sides and a flat floor. It's between half a kilometre to two kilometres wide and has a shingle riverbed floor, which is constantly being changed by the Eglinton River. This is an incredible stop you will make as apart of your journey to Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries.Mirror Lakes Walk
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy a stroll among small lakes with stunning reflections of the Earl Mountains, should weather be permissive on the day. This is an easy, short walk off the Milford Road.Eglinton Valley Camp
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeInterpretation panels show the effect of avalanches on the Milford Road and provide information on the wildlife of the Eglinton Valley. Visitor amenities include toilets and a telephone (card payment only).Lake Gunn(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeLake Gunn is a strikingly beautiful lake in the South Island of New Zealand.Monkey Creek
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTake in great views of the upper Hollyford Valley while you fill up your water bottle from this glacier fed spring. Friendly Keas (a New Zealand alpine parrot) love this area so it's a great stop for some kea spotting.Homer Tunnel(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAt an altitude of 945 metres above sea level and 1.2 kilometres in length, the unlined road tunnel allows access through sheer rock to Milford Sound with a gradient of 1 in 10. Completed in 1953, traffic lights control the traffic flow through the tunnel. An incredible part of your journey along the Milford Road.Cleddau River(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Cleddau River is a beautiful river of New Zealand. It flows into the head of Milford Sound. You'll see many parts of this river as you journey along the Milford Sound road.The Chasm Walk
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeShould weather and time permit, enjoy a short walk here as a part of your Milford Sound day trip with Southern Discoveries. Dramatic views of a rock chasm and waterfalls formed by the rushing waters of the Cleddau River. This is an easy walk along a well maintained trail and is approximately 20 minutes in length.Te Anau
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTe Anau is a beautiful town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The region is home to endangered, flightless takahē birds and abundant trout in Lake Te Anau. Enjoy a short break here on your way to Milford Sound, in order to break up the journey, grab a coffee, and stretch your legs.Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYour nature experience starts here. Board your Southern Discoveries vessel and find a seat in front of one of the many full size windows as the beauty begins to unravel around you. Cruise on our small boat while our on board nature guide chats with you and answer questions. Drink glacial water, touch natural artifacts and get under massive waterfalls.Mitre Peak(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMitre Peak is a beautifully dramatic mountain in the South Island of New Zealand, located on the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the most photographed mountain peaks in the entire country.Stirling Falls(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMilford’s second-highest waterfall is the Stirling Falls, a staggering 151m in height – three times the height of Niagara Falls, but the 1,300m mountain behind displaces this incredible height. This is the famous waterfall that Hugh Jackman ‘jumped off’ in the movie Wolverine. The sheer drop of the Stirling Falls allows boats to get right underneath – it’s an incredible feeling to have the power of 151m worth of glacial water falling so close to you.Milford Sound
Admission Ticket FreeJourney through spectacular landscapes as your experienced, local coach driver provides engaging and informative commentary. Take in some of the best photo stops and short walks on the road to Milford Sound.Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Underwater Observatory
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe adventure continues at the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory where you can experience the amazing world beneath the surface. Descend 64 steps (10 metres) underwater into a large viewing area where windows open your eyes to this underwater haven.Bowen Falls(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe permanent Lady Bowen Falls is Milford’s highest waterfall at 162m. Not only breathtakingly beautiful, without it Milford Sound couldn’t operate; with it being their sole source of power and water. She quadruples in volume during Milford’s epic storms – one of the best ways to truly enjoy the falls is to stand on the foreshore to feel the spray.
What's included
INCLUDED
Freshly prepared picnic lunch with coffee and tea
Informative commentary provided by local coach driver.
Visit to Milford Sound Underwater Observatory
A two hour nature cruise is Milford Sound with commentary from your passionate skipper
Return transport from Te Anau to Milford Sound on premium coach
NOT INCLUDED
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Appropriate child restraints are NOT provided by the operator. These must be provided by the parent or caregiver - without this you may be turned away and unable to travel - please be prepared.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Sunscreen and insect repellent advisable
Coach commentary highlights. • Free Multi-language commentary app provides informative commentary along the Milford Sound road on our Coach. • It is recommended to download the app prior to the journey. It is available in English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Korean (South Korea), Portuguese, Spanish • Includes 30 sections of commentary from Queenstown through to Milford Sound. • Guests are required to use their own headphones when using the app on the coach. We will be running a live English commentary and want to minimise disruption to other passengers. • The app is not available for the Cruise component.
Location
Address
Te Anau, New Zealand
Provider
Southern Discoveries