Milford Coach & Day Cruise from Te Anau

One of New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, Milford Sound is a sight to behold. The mountains surrounding the fiord are the tallest and rise the most imposingly out of the sea in all of Fiordland. Dense rainforest grows over precipitous cliff faces and torrential waterfalls hurtle hundreds of metres into the ocean.

The Coach Trip Drive down the spectacular Milford Road, situated between Te Anau and Milford, one of the world’s most scenic alpine drives. The varied and beautiful scenery is unlike anywhere else in the world, ranging from luxuriant rainforest, soaring mountains and verdant plains to icy glacial lakes and fields flourishing with alpine herbs. It is the only road in all of Fiordland that provides such incredible insight into the alpine region of New Zealand.

All the luxury coaches have been specially designed for plying Milford Road and utilise cutting edge technology to provide the highest levels of safety and comfort. All seats are placed at angles and arranged in tiers to enable passengers to have the best possible views of the scenery outside, and a wide glass roof allows easy access to views of snow-capped mountain peaks.

All drivers are knowledgeable and experienced, and a well-designed itinerary means you’ll have ample time to take short walks out in nature and capture photographs along the way.

Nature Cruise A leisurely Milford Sound Day Cruise is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience Milford Sound.

Guides who specialise in nature commentary will accompany you as you examine the luxuriant rainforest, precipitous rock walls and diverse wildlife. During the cruise, your guides will regale you with stories on the history of the fiord and answer any queries.

RealNZ (formerly Real Journeys) Milford Sound day cruises run on a relaxed schedule that gives you lots of time to soak in the scenery and stop to take in points of interest. The boat might take you so near the waterfalls that the foredeck gets drenched, or float calmly while passengers try to spot seals, penguins and dolphins.