Milford Sound BBQ Bus

The Milford Sound BBQ Bus is a unique and interactive experience that offers a small group, locally owned and operated trip to Milford Sound in New Zealand.

The tour operates all year round and offers pick-up points from Queenstown or Te Anau. The tour includes a delicious buffet-style lunch on board a scenic nature cruise and the opportunity to stroll through the native beech forest. The smaller coaches used by the BBQ Bus allow for access to a wide range of areas for photo opportunities and stops in unique secluded locations within the National Park for the BBQ lunch. The purpose behind having the BBQ on the way to Milford Sound is so that the other tourist buses would have already been and gone by the time the BBQ Bus arrives.The tour starts with a pick-up from the campsite in Queenstown at 7:30 am and takes passengers to Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, via Te Anau. On the way, the tour stops at Te Anau, the Mirror Lakes, and then at a beach forest where the driver and his assistant cook up a delicious BBQ while passengers go for a short walk through the forest to look at the lake. The hosts on the bus are knowledgeable about the areas on the drive to Milford Sound, making it a good way to do this trip in one day from Queenstown or other pick-up points along the way.The Milford Sound BBQ Bus is a popular tour, and travelers recommend booking in advance. The tour tends to sell out quickly, and the smaller boat and off-peak sail time provide a less crowded, more enjoyable cruise for everyone. Between May and October, the BBQ lunch is served on the boat, where people can get out of the cold weather and stay warm and dry. The tour ends with a drop-off back at the campsite in Queenstown around 8:30 pm.Overall, the Milford Sound BBQ Bus is a great way to explore Milford Sound and experience New Zealand's breathtaking natural beauty. The tour offers a unique and interactive experience that is perfect for travelers who want to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more personalized tour.