SERVICE UPDATE
Train Schedules Extended to June 2027. Additional rail schedules are now open for booking through June 2027. Please review operating days and planned maintenance closures when arranging travel.
Operating Days
Operating days are confirmed to 30 November 2026.
Full cancellations – No bus replacements
Operating Schedule
Date Range Service
1 Sep 2025 – 26 Apr 2026 7 days a week
27 Apr 2026 – 30 Aug 2026 Not operating
1 Sep 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 (TBC) 7 days a week
Note: The Coastal Pacific does not operate on Christmas Day.
Operating Periods
Note: The TranzAlpine does not operate on Christmas Day.
Full cancellations – No bus replacements
Onboard Infotainment App
Audio commentary is now delivered through the Great Journeys New Zealand app. Passengers should bring:
Download the free app before travel. Full content becomes available once connected to onboard Wi-Fi.
For further inquiries or assistance with your travel plans, please contact our New Zealand Travel Team.
Our friendly New Zealand Travel Team is available from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (New Zealand Time) Monday - Sunday, excluding public holidays.
For assistance and reservations during our opening hours, contact our New Zealand Travel Team by email or phone. To cancel a reservation, please email us at info@newzealandtravelteam.com before 72hrs or 3 days from the travel date.
Phone
You can call one of our English-speaking Consultants at +64 7 575 5049
Current New Zealand time:
Within New Zealand:
Reservations only with payment - 0800-143-669
Travel planning and all other inquiries - +64 7 575 5049
Outside New Zealand:
+61 1800 359 729 Australia Toll-free
+1 855 413 3019 USA Toll-free
+1 866 554 0304 Canada Toll-free
+44 800 0148106 United Kingdom Toll-free
Experience Piopiotahi Milford Sound the classic way. Step aboard one of our unique, character-rich boats, designed for comfort and discovery, and enjoy an unforgettable cruise through this spectacular fiord.
Settle into the welcoming atmosphere as panoramic views unfold around you. With a barista-made coffee or local craft beer in hand, and fresh cabinet treats to savour, our crew will share the stories that bring Fiordland to life.
Please collect your boarding passes at least 20 minutes prior to departure time by checking in with one of the RealNZ team at the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal.
Parking at Milford Sound
The car park closest to the Milford Sound Visitor Terminal is about a 5–10 minute walk and costs $10 per hour. There is free parking on Deepwater Basin Road, about a 20-minute scenic walk to the terminal. Please allow 45 minutes to an hour for parking and check-in before your cruise.
Piopiotahi Milford Sound is in an area with inherent natural risk, including potential earthquakes and landslide-induced tsunami. Know before you go: realnz.com/en/plan/natural-hazard.
| Tour Date | From-To | Fare Type | Adult | Child | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 | 10:30 AM Milford Sound - 12:30 PM Milford Sound | Tour | NZ$210.00 | NZ$89.00 | |
| 01 Oct 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 | 01:05 PM Milford Sound - 03:05 PM Milford Sound | Tour | NZ$210.00 | NZ$89.00 | |
| 01 May 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | 11:00 AM Milford Sound - 01:00 PM Milford Sound | Tour | NZ$179.00 | NZ$89.00 | |
| 01 May 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | 01:30 PM Milford Sound - 03:30 PM Milford Sound | Tour | NZ$179.00 | NZ$89.00 |
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