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    Kiwi Discovery  
 
Reservations

Telephone: +64 3 442 7340
FreePhone: 0800 505 504
Fax: +64 3 442 7341

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.kiwidiscovery.com

Postal Address: P O Box 53, Queenstown
Physical Address: 37 Camp Street, Queenstown

Day trips from Queenstown to Milford Sound, offering year-round departures to this breathtaking and spectacular location.


 

    Go Milford Coach & Cruise  
 
Owner/Operator(s) Bryan & Georgia McChlery

Telephone: +64 3 249 7462
FreePhone: 0800 249 746
Fax: +64 3 249 7262

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.gomilford.co.nz

Postal Address: PO Box 171, Te Anau
Physical Address: 128 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau

We leave earlier to avoid the crowds. Small groups linking with Red Boats Cruise.


 

    Eco Tours  
 
General Manager Peter Egerton

Telephone: 64 3 442 9444
FreePhone: 0800 367 326
Fax: 64 3 441 3914

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.ecotours.net.nz

Postal Address: PO Box 2003, Wakatipu, Queenstown
Physical Address: 50 Stanley Street, Queenstown

Coach operator specialising in small group tours.
Pick ups available from Queenstown, Te Anau and The Divide.


 

    Piopiotahi Tours  
 

Reservations

Telephone: +64 3 249 7777
FreePhone: 0800 4 483 262
Fax: +64 3 249 7536

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.piopiotahi.co.nz

Physical Address: 77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau

Travel with Piopiotahi Tours along the beautiful Te Anau-Milford Road to Milford Sound - this alpine highway is not only a spectacular route through which to drive but also hides a myriad of nature walks and exciting formations.

We provide around 14 photo opportunities stopping at scenic wonders accessible only to guided operators who hold a valid DOC concession.
With our experience and knowledgeable driver/guides, we take our time travelling to Milford Sound, taking in the geology, botany, wildlife, Maori and European histories.


 

    Milford Sound BBQ Bus  
 

Director Nick Rowcroft

Telephone: 64 3 442 1045
FreePhone: 0800 421 045
Fax: 64 3 442 6172

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.milford.net.nz

Postal Address: PO Box 1194, Queenstown

Enjoy a great value, small personalised group tour to spectacular Milford Sound that also includes a tasty BBQ lunch inside the boundaries of the beautiful Fiordland National Park. With our modern smaller coaches, we are able to access a wide range of areas for photo opportunities.

The BBQ Bus links up with the 2pm Scenic Cruise. This is an off peak time that is less crowded. We also include a scenic bush walk while lunch is being prepared.

Fly back options to Queenstown are also available. These can be arranged on the day of travel by the driver/guide, or speak to our reservations team for more information or to pre-book flights. Enjoy a more personal experience with BBQ Bus!


 

    Trips & Tramps  
 

Contact Kate Norris

Telephone: +64 3 249 7081
FreePhone: 0800 305 807
Fax: +64 3 249 7089

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.tripsandtramps.com

Postal Address: PO Box 69, Te Anau 9640
Physical Address: Sandy Brown Road, Te Anau

With over 20 years experience in guiding small groups through Fiordland, Trips and Tramps is the choice for experiencing this region. Join us for a totally local and unique view of this world famous area.

Overview
Join us for a memorable, leisurely day excursion to Milford Sound. Explore spectacular alpine scenery and enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the fiord.
Our small coaches, relaxed timetable, and National Park license allow us to show you all the special places.

Stories
Our local, knowledgeable guides will share their passion for the area with stories that entertain and give incredible insight.

Photo stops
We make time to enjoy the majestic view and capture the sights on camera.

Walks
Nature walks are offered to experience this magnificent World heritage area with all your senses. Option available for walking on the Routeburn Track or exploring the secluded Hollyford Valley.


 

    Real Journeys Coach & Cruise  
 

Contact Real Journeys Visitor Centre

Telephone: 64 3 249 7416
FreePhone: 0800 65 65 01
Fax: 64 3 249 7022

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.realjourneys.co.nz

Postal Address: PO Box 1, Te Anau 9640

Milford Sound is simply stunning. Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you. Combine a daytime Scenic or Nature Cruise of Milford Sound with a drive over spectacular alpine roads in one of our glass roof coaches specially designed for your viewing comfort.

Our drivers enjoy sharing their knowledge of the area and there is plenty of time for photo stops and short walks along the way. The road to Milford Sound, through Fiordland National Park, offers exceptional viewing opportunities with dense rainforest, towering mountains, glacial lakes and (near the Homer Tunnel) avalanche debris and alpine herb fields.

Cruise the full length of Milford Sound on a Scenic Cruise (1hr 40 mins) and enjoy the dramatic scenery in style. For those wanting an extended cruise option with detailed commentary on the magnificent scenery and wildlife, join a Nature Cruise (2 hrs 30 mins).

- Luxury glass roofed coaches
- Informative commentary from driver
- Photo stops along the way
- Connections with our Milford Sound cruises
- Delicious lunch options available (must be pre-ordered)
- Pickup from our Visitor Centre in Te Anau or from most accommodation
- Underwater Observatory option available with selected departures

Coach departs Te Anau at 8am (Oct-Mar) connecting with our Nature and Scenic Cruises. Te Anau coach connections also available with our overnight cruises.


 

    Mitre Peak Cruises  
 

Reservations

Telephone: +64 3 249 8110
FreePhone: 0800 744 633
Fax: +64 3 249 8113

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.mitrepeak.com

Postal Address: PO Box 1851, Queenstown
Physical Address: Visitor Centre, Milford Sound

The wilderness between Milford Sound and Queenstown is dramatic and powerful. Sit back and relax, enjoy the journey to Milford Sound on our small luxury coach. Combine our scenic cruise
on Milford Sound with a drive over alpine roads – see dense rainforest, towering mountains, glacial lakes, avalanche debris and alpine herb fields. Our drivers provide interesting and informative commentary while making several stops for photos.

Our two hour cruise ventures out to the Tasman Sea - personalised and uncrowded - stopping frequently exploring cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, rugged peaks, lush rainforest, seals, dolphins and penguins. Our smaller vessels mean close-up and personal viewing. Go further, see more!

Coach departs Queenstown at 6.30am and 8am - Te Anau at 9.20am and 11am.


 

    Milford Sound Select  
 

Contact Ewen McCammon

Telephone: 64 3 441 4754
FreePhone: 0800 477 479
Fax: 64 3 441 4756

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.milfordsoundselect.com

Postal Address: P O Box 2183
Physical Address: 65 Glenda Drive, Queenstown

Milford Sound Select is a unique concept for those wishing for the very best Milford experience. Our trip is based on taking limited numbers of visitors on a comfortable and personalised guided tour into one of the world's most spectacular heritage areas.

At Milford Sound we will take you out onto the water in a custom built cruise boat, where you can enjoy the great views in uncrowded comfort.

For this ultimate perspective on this awesome landscape ask about our fly back option.


 

    Great Sights  
 

Contact Reservations

Telephone: +64 9 583 5790
FreePhone: 0800 744 487

Email: Click here to send an email
Website: www.greatsights.co.nz

Postal Address: P.O.Box 26-601, Epsom, Auckland

Great Sights operates New Zealand's premier sightseeing network. With a modern fleet of low emission, glass roofed coaches, our professional and local driver guides will ensure your journey to Milford is a memorable experience. Whether travelling from Queenstown or Te Anau you'll see all the spectacular sights including Eglinton Valley, Homer Tunnel, Mirror Lakes and The Chasm. Once in Milford Sound you'll board a Red Boat cruise to Mitre Peak, to see awe-inspiring glacier scarred rock walls and towering waterfalls. Click our link to view other sightseeing tours throughout New Zealand. Multi lingual commentary available in Japanese, Spanish and Mandarin.


 

Coach & Cruise Listings:

Eco Tours
Go Milford Coach & Cruise
Great Sights
Kiwi Discovery
Milford Sound BBQ Bus
Milford Sound Select
Mitre Peak Cruises
Piopiotahi Tours
Real Journeys Coach & Cruise
Trips & Tramps

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