When you discover Doubtful Sound on our Wilderness Cruises you will be struck by its silence, broken only by birdsong, or the rushing of a distant waterfall. Cruise Lake Manapouri, coach over Wilmot Pass, before joining a three hour cruise of Doubtful Sound. Wildlife viewing opportunities. Delicious picnic lunches (extra cost. Ask about ‘Kids Go Free!’ specials during NZ School Holidays. Qualmark Activity and Enviro-Silver Rated.

New in 2010, the Milford Discovery Centre & Milford Deep Underwater Observatory is the only structure of its kind in the Piopiotahi Marine Reserve and is a rich interactive experience both above and below the surface. Our friendly, knowledgeable guides take you on a journey through the Centre, sharing local stories and facts and answering questions along the way. Take an educational journey through the natural history, geology, environment and conservation efforts of Milford, including our Sinbad Sanctuary project – how we’re working with DOC and the Fiordland Conservation Trust on long-term conservation of native species.

Visiting the Glowworm Caves on the isolated western shores of Lake Te Anau is a fascinating experience. Join our nature guide to explore a mysterious underground world of sculpted rock and rushing water, before drifting into a cavern of silence beneath the shimmering glowworms. Ask about ‘Kids Go Free!’ specials during NZ School Holidays. Qualmark Activity and Enviro-Silver Rated.

The Cruize Milford Express is a very special small group product departing daily from Te Anau. It's a great way to take the family to Milford Sound without the stress of large crowds.  The Express departs daily from Te Anau at 8.15am.  The comfortable coach has a maximum of 17 seats per day and makes this the ultimate personalised tour. We express you into Milford Sound to link up with Cruize Milford’s 11.15am sailing.  This is the optimum time on the Sound since the larger tourist crowds will not arrive until lunch time and we can give you a more up-close and personal experience on our vessel. The journey back to Te Anau will be the perfect finish for the day. Your driver will select the best picture stops along the Milford Sound Highway.  By that time the large crowds will be in Milford Sound and everyone can enjoy the serenity of the Fiordland National Park.

A visit to Milford Sound is a must for the family – jump on board our Jucy Cruize coach with lots of family-friendly extras. Late departures, KIDZ BOX with colouring and quiz books AND more scenic stops than any other company we are geared up to make sure your family enjoy their whole experience.
We spend about an hour more on stops and refreshments on the way to Milford Sound, but the slower pace suits the children. Once at Milford Sound your'll find our amaller boat is friendly and uncrowded PLUS our nature guide loves kids and never gets sick of questions!

Grand, brooding, serene and wild, Milford Sound draws visitors from all over the globe to cruise its length – and wonder. Enjoy daytime Scenic Cruises on our modern spacious vessels or Nature Cruises - an extended cruise with specialist nature guide on board. Watch out for dolphins, seals and penguins as you cruise the sound. Delicious lunch options, coach connections and scenic flights available (weather dependent; extra cost).

Join Southern Discoveries on a fun and interactive Scenic or Encounter Nature cruise to discover the real Milford Sound. Jump onboard one of our warm and spacious boats to be captivated by the unique environment, geology and wildlife of this remarkable haven. Large viewing decks offer close-up encounters with sheer cliffs and towering mountains and choose to venture under waterfalls and drink pure glacial water. Kids and adults alike are free to join and chat to the skipper up front on the bridge and keep a look out for rare local wildlife including dolphins, penguins and seals – dolphins love our catamarans! We stop at Stirling Falls, Bowen Falls and other remarkable sights along the way and our friendly local guides ensure you get the most out of your trip by sharing stories and facts along the way and pointing out sights that only a local could know.