Coach Connections

Milford Sound

The journey to Milford from Te Anau and Queenstown is magnificent. 

The Milford Road (between Te Anau and Milford) is one of the finest alpine drives in the world. The scenery is exceptional, ranging from broad grassy flats, dense rainforest, and towering mountains through to glacial lakes and alpine herb fields. No other road in Fiordland offers such a diverse glimpse into New Zealand’s alpine zone.

Our luxury coaches have been purpose built for travelling the Milford Road, incorporating the latest technology for comfort and safety. The seats are tiered and angled towards the windows to maximise your views, and the expansive glass roof provides breathtaking sights of the snow-capped peaks.

Our drivers have been selected for their experience and knowledge, and our schedule includes plenty of time for short nature walks and photo opportunities along the way.

Coach connections with Milford Sound daytime cruises
Combine a Scenic or Nature Daytime Cruise of Milford Sound with a drive over spectacular alpine roads in one of our luxury coaches.

  Multi-lingual commentaries on selected services
  Excursions depart from Real Journeys Visitor Centres
  Courtesy transfers from most Queenstown and Te Anau accommodation
  Delicious lunch options available - buffet, picnic and obento lunches (Scenic Cruise) and picnic lunches and obento (Nature Cruise), must be pre-ordered

Coach connections with Milford Sound Overnight Cruises
During  the summer season (Oct – May), Real Journeys operates coach services from Queenstown and Te Anau connecting with our Milford Sound Overnight Cruise options.

  Excursions depart from Real Journeys Visitor Centres
  Courtesy transfers from most Queenstown and Te Anau accommodation
  Lunch can be purchased en route in Te Anau

Specials 

 "20% Multi-Purchase REWARD" on selected excursions!

Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!    

 Winter Hot Deals - SAVE $20 PLUS a FREE Picnic Lunch & soup 
with Coach & Milford Sound Nature Cruise excursions - for travel May - Sep 2012

Specials will automatically be applied to your booking - details of the savings are shown on your booking summary prior to final payment.  Flights are weather dependent.

Cruising Milford Sound
 
Youtube Video Milford Sound Coach & Flight Connections

Expansive glass roof provides breathtaking views

Keep a look-out for seals


Coach & Milford Sound Nature Cruises & Coach - from Queenstown

Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 13 hrs
1 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs: 6.55am
Prices from: $198 adult
$99 child
1 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012
Departs: 6.55am
Prices from: $198 adult
$99 child
1 Nov 2012 - 30 Apr 2013
Departs: 7.15am
Prices from: $198 adult
$99 child
1 May 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 6.55am
Prices from: $198 adult
$99 child

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  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge

Coach & Milford Sound Nature Cruises & Coach - From Te Anau

Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 7 hrs - 8 hrs 30 mins
1 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs: 9.50am
Prices from: $175 adult
$87.50 child
1 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012
Departs: 9.50am
Prices from: $175 adult
$87.50 child
1 Nov 2012 - 30 Apr 2013
Departs: 8am & 10.20am
Prices from: $160 - $175 adult *
$80 - $87.50 child *
1 May 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 9.50am
Prices from: $175 adult
$87.50 child

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  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
  • * Daily peak and off peak price variation

Coach & Milford Sound Scenic Cruises & Coach - from Queenstown

Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 12 hrs 30/45 mins
1 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs: 6.55am
Prices from: $226 adult
$113 child
1 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012
Departs: 6.55am
Prices from: $226 adult
$113 child
1 Nov 2012 - 30 Apr 2013
Departs: 7.15am
Prices from: $198 adult
$99 child
1 May 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 6.55am
Prices from: $226 adult
$113 child

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  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
  • * Daily peak and off peak price variation

Coach & Milford Sound Scenic Cruises & Coach - from Te Anau

Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 7 hrs - 8 hrs 30 mins
1 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012
Departs: 9.50am
Prices from: $165 adult
$82.50 child
1 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012
Departs: 9.50am
Prices from: $165 adult
$82.50 child
1 Nov 2012 - 30 Apr 2013
Departs: 8am & 9.50am
Prices from: $140 - $165 adult *
$70 - $82.50 child *
1 May 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 9.50am
Prices from: $165 adult
$82.50 child

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  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
  • * Daily peak and off peak price variation




 
Coach & Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise & Coach - from Queenstown

Season: Mid Sep - mid May, daily departures
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Oct 2011 - 18 May 2012
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $442 - $631 adult
Double & Twin share $221 - $315.50 child
Single occupancy $701 - $1,002 adult
Quad-share * $277 - $396 adult / $138.50 - $198 child
24 Sep 2012 - 28 Sep 2012
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $442 adult
Double & Twin share $221 child
Single occupancy $701 adult
Quad-share * $277 adult / $138.50 child
1 Oct 2012 - 19 May 2013
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $372 - $531 adult
Double & Twin share $186 - $265.50 child
Single occupancy $579 - $827 adult
Quad-share * $284 adult / $142 child
19 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $372 adult
Double & Twin share $186 child
Single occupancy $579 adult
Quad-share * $284 adult / $142 child

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  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Oct, Apr, May & Sep
  • May and Sep coach connections depart Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
  • * During late Apr, May, Sep & Oct quad-share accommodation is available on board the Milford Mariner
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants (0 - 4 years) in quad-share
  • Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
  • Infants (0 - 4 years) may travel in twin/double cabins only. Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.

Coach & Milford Wanderer Overnight Cruise & Coach - from Queenstown

Season: Nov - mid Apr, daily departures
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Nov 2012 - 31 Mar 2013
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Twin-share $461 adult
Twin-share $230.50 child
Single occupancy $705 adult
Quad-share* $406 adult / $203 child
1 Apr 2013 - 14 Apr 2013
Departs: 8.30am (returns 3.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Twin-share $323 adult
Twin-share $161.50 child
Single occupancy $494 adult
Quad-share* $284 adult / $142 child

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Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Apr
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of children under the age of 4 years
  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years
  • September coach connections depart Monday, Wednesday & Friday only
  • Quad-share: we endeavour to assign compartments as "all female" or "all male" but we cannot guarantee this
  • During late Apr, May, Sep & Oct quad-share accommodation is available on our other vessel, the Milford Mariner
  • The Milford Wanderer has undergone refurbishment and now offers twin-share compartments (shared bathroom facilities). Limited quad-share* accommodation is available

Coach & Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise & Coach - from Te Anau

Season: Mid Sep - mid May, daily departures
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Oct 2011 - 18 May 2012
Departs: 12.45pm (returns 12.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $403 - $575 adult
Double & Twin share $201.50 - $287.50 child
Single occupancy $662 - $946 adult
Quad-share * $238 - $340 adult / $119 - $170 child
24 Sep 2012 - 28 Sep 2012
Departs: 12.45pm (returns 12.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $403 adult
Double & Twin share $201.50 child
Single occupancy $662 adult
Quad-share * $238 adult / $119 child
1 Oct 2012 - 19 May 2013
Departs: 12.45pm (returns 12.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $330 - $470 adult
Double & Twin share $165 - $235 child
Single occupancy $537 - $766 adult
Quad-share * $242 adult / $121 child
19 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
Departs: 12.45pm (returns 12.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Double & Twin share $330 adult
Double & Twin share $165 child
Single occupancy $537 adult
Quad-share * $242 adult / $121 child

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Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Oct, Apr, May & Sep
  • May and Sep coach connections depart Monday, Wednesday and Friday only
  • * During Apr, May, Sep & Oct quad-share accommodation is available on board the Milford Mariner
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of infants (0 - 4 years) in quad-share
  • Child rates apply for 1 - 14 years
  • Infants (0 - 4 years) may travel in twin/double cabins only. Infants (0 - 12 months) carried free of charge if sleeping in a cot, otherwise child rates apply. Passengers to provide their own cot, unless by prior arrangement.

Coach & Milford Wanderer Overnight Cruise & Coach - from Te Anau

Season: Nov - mid Apr, daily departures
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
1 Nov 2012 - 31 Mar 2013
Departs: 12.45pm (returns 12.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Twin-share $400 adult
Twin-share $200 child
Single occupancy $644 adult
Quad-share* $345 adult / $172.50 child
1 Apr 2013 - 14 Apr 2013
Departs: 12.45pm (returns 12.30pm day 2)
Prices from: Twin-share $281 adult
Twin-share $140.50 child
Single occupancy $452 adult
Quad-share* $242 adult / $121 child

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Please note:

  • Seasonal price variation - Peak: Nov - Mar, Off Peak: Apr
  • Suitable for all ages with the exception of children under the age of 4 years
  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years
  • September coach connections depart Monday, Wednesday & Friday only
  • Quad-share: we endeavour to assign compartments as "all female" or "all male" but we cannot guarantee this
  • During late Apr, May, Sep & Oct quad-share accommodation is available on our other vessel, the Milford Mariner
  • The Milford Wanderer has undergone refurbishment and now offers twin-share compartments (shared bathroom facilities). Limited quad-share* accommodation is available




If you wish to be dropped off at a different location from your departure point, please contact us directly and provide details of the excursions you are interested in, date of travel & number of travellers (adults/child/infant).

Real Journeys also provides flight connections to our Milford Sound Daytime Cruises from Queenstown.

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