Southern Discoveries

Southern Discoveries The Original Milford Sound Cruise. Getting You Closer To Waterfalls & Wildlife 🏔️🐬 The Original Milford Sound cruise company, and still the best.
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Southern Discoveries has been operating in the 8th Wonder of the World - Milford Sound - for more than 60 years. Take a day trip to Milford Sound from Te Anau or Central Queenstown with our premium coach service or self-drive and explore the area on your own schedule. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!

A winter day well spent? We think so 🍷Good company, world-class wines, and a cosy spot by the fire between tastings.Our ...
22/06/2026

A winter day well spent? We think so 🍷

Good company, world-class wines, and a cosy spot by the fire between tastings.

Our Queenstown Wine Tour is all about slowing down and enjoying the best of Gibbston Valley, from boutique cellar doors and award-winning Pinot Noir to the stories behind every bottle.

📍Gibbston Valley, Central Otago

https://www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz/queenstown/wine-tour/

19/06/2026

Last chance to enter! ⏰ Dreaming of a winter family getaway in Queenstown? This is your chance to win one worth over $2,500.

One lucky family will experience the magic of Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries, along with indoor skydiving at iFLY Queenstown and a snow day at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables.

From waterfalls and wildlife to snow, skydiving and big family memories, this is a winter escape worth getting excited about. Entries close soon - enter now via the link below!

https://www.iflynz.co.nz/win-a-queenstown-winter-activity-weekend/

Some arrivals are more unforgettable than others 🚁Touching down in Milford Sound after a scenic helicopter flight with G...
17/06/2026

Some arrivals are more unforgettable than others 🚁

Touching down in Milford Sound after a scenic helicopter flight with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters is the kind of moment that stays with you long after the journey ends.

From above, Fiordland feels even more dramatic. Rugged peaks, untouched rainforest and winding waterways stretch as far as the eye can see.

Then comes the landing, right in the heart of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular places.

Have you ever seen Milford Sound from the air?

Those tiny feathers. That sharp stare. The look of someone who's already figured out exactly what you're up to 👀🐦The kea...
09/06/2026

Those tiny feathers. That sharp stare. The look of someone who's already figured out exactly what you're up to 👀🐦

The kea isn't just famous for being the world's only alpine parrot. Curious, clever and always ready for a bit of mischief, these iconic Fiordland locals have a habit of stealing the spotlight.

One minute you’re taking in the scenery. The next, you’re completely captivated by one very charismatic bird.

Spotting a kea is one of those classic Milford Sound moments you won’t forget.

Snow starting to settle on the peaks ❄️Milford Sound in its quieter season - crisp air, low cloud drifting through the v...
05/06/2026

Snow starting to settle on the peaks ❄️

Milford Sound in its quieter season - crisp air, low cloud drifting through the valleys, and the mountains slowly picking up their winter coat.

Everything feels a little stiller out here… in the best way possible.

Today is 🌿A reminder of just how special places like Milford Sound are - and why they deserve to be protected.From the...
04/06/2026

Today is 🌿

A reminder of just how special places like Milford Sound are - and why they deserve to be protected.

From the waterfalls to the wildlife, every part of the fiord is connected, constantly shaped by nature at work.

We’re proud to play a small part in helping share this place responsibly, so it can be experienced for generations to come.

Winter has officially clocked in ❄️The mountains are capped, the light is doing something special, and Milford Sound is ...
02/06/2026

Winter has officially clocked in ❄️

The mountains are capped, the light is doing something special, and Milford Sound is in its moody era. Honestly one of our favourite looks.

See what winter looks like in Milford: https://www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz/

Some places really do make you stop for a second 😌Big mountains, winding roads, and views that somehow look even better ...
29/05/2026

Some places really do make you stop for a second 😌

Big mountains, winding roads, and views that somehow look even better in real life.

Just another day in Fiordland.

📸: .great.lovers

They’re easy to miss at first. Then someone spots one… and suddenly you realise the rocks are full of them 🦭 Seals tend ...
29/05/2026

They’re easy to miss at first.
 
Then someone spots one… and suddenly you realise the rocks are full of them 🦭
 
Seals tend to claim the same spots along the fiord - stretched out, completely unbothered, like they’ve got the best real estate in the country (which, to be fair, they do).
 
📸:

26/05/2026

This is exactly what the deck is for 💦
 
Get yourself close enough to feel the mist and just… let it happen. Milford Sound delivers every time and has a way of turning everyone into the main character.

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