• Southern Discoveries - Go Milford - This is where the Southern Discoveries check-in is located for your special day trip into Milford Sound with the original Milford Sound operators!
• Te Anau - Te Anau is a picturesque town on New Zealand’s South Island, known as a gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. The area is home to endangered, flightless takahē birds and abundant trout in Lake Te Anau. Your day trip will depart from here.
• Eglinton Valley - This stunning valley is glaciated with steep sides and a flat floor. It ranges from half a kilometre to two kilometres wide and has a shingle riverbed floor, constantly reshaped by the Eglinton River. This is an incredible stop on your journey to Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries.
• Mirror Lakes Walk - Enjoy a stroll among small lakes with breathtaking reflections of the Earl Mountains, weather permitting. This is an easy, short walk off the Milford Road.
• Lake Gunn - Lake Gunn is a strikingly beautiful lake in New Zealand’s South Island.
• Monkey Creek - Enjoy spectacular views of the upper Hollyford Valley while filling your water bottle from this glacier-fed spring. Friendly Keas (a New Zealand alpine parrot) frequent this area, making it a great stop for kea spotting.
• Homer Tunnel - At an altitude of 945 metres above sea level and 1.2 kilometres in length, this 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 flow through the tunnel. An incredible part of your journey along the Milford Road.
• Cleddau River - The Cleddau River is a beautiful river in New Zealand, flowing into the head of Milford Sound. You’ll see many parts of this river as you travel along the Milford Sound road.
• Milford Sound - Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, known for the towering Mitre Peak, rainforests, and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen Falls, which cascade down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins. The Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory offer views of rare black coral and other marine life. Boat tours are a popular way to explore.
• Mitre Peak - Mitre Peak is a beautifully dramatic mountain in New Zealand’s South Island, located on the shore of Milford Sound. It is one of the most photographed mountain peaks in the country.
• Bowen Falls - The stunning Lady Bowen Falls is Milford’s highest waterfall, plunging 162m from a hanging valley into the head of Milford Sound. It provides electricity for the Milford Sound township by feeding a small hydroelectric scheme and serves as the water source for the settlement.
• Sinbad Gully - Nestled behind the world-famous Mitre Peak, Sinbad Gully is characterized by extremely steep glacially carved walls punctuated by near-vertical granite cliffs. These walls have slowed pest invasion into the gully, allowing a number of unique native species to remain in Sinbad.

Southern Discoveries is dedicated to preserving Milford Sound’s beauty for future generations, which is why it’s a key partner in a major conservation project – the Sinbad Sanctuary Project.

The aim is to transform the valley of New Zealand’s most photographed mountain (Sinbad Gully is at the base of Mitre Peak) into a sanctuary for native species.

• Stirling Falls - Milford’s second-highest waterfall, the Stirling Falls, stands at a staggering 151m in height – three times the height of Niagara Falls, though the 1,300m mountain behind it diminishes 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 experience the power of 151m worth of glacial water falling so close to you.
• Fiordland National Park - Let us guide you through the amazing Fiordland National Park.
• Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Visitor Centre - Freshwater Basin, Milford Sound.

• Return transport from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a modern and spacious coach with excellent viewing
• Informative commentary provided by local coach driver
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
• View waterfalls and wildlife from the cruise
• FREE tea and coffee onboard the cruise
• Freshly made Lunch
• FREE Multilingual App for Coach and Cruise
• Available on the App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Appropriate child restraints are not provided by the operator and must be supplied by yourselves.

Set off on a relaxing Milford Sound journey from Te Anau. Let the team handle the driving while you unwind in their premium coaches, crafted for exceptional views along the Milford Road. The amiable driver will share fascinating tales about the region’s history and unique ecology, with perfectly timed stops for capturing stunning photos.

Upon arrival at Milford Sound, board a specially designed catamaran for a Nature Cruise. Savor complimentary tea and coffee, pre-order a picnic lunch, or indulge in the To Kai buffet available on select departures. Download the free app to enjoy commentary in eight different languages.

Get up close to waterfalls and towering cliffs, and keep an eye out for wildlife such as fur seals, dolphins, and the Fiordland crested penguin. This convenient round-trip transfer from Te Anau is the ideal way to witness the grandeur of Milford Sound.

• Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Sunscreen and insect repellent advisable
• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.