Coach & Boat Transport from Queenstown
Coach and boat transfers to Glade Wharf, returning to Queenstown
Seamless journeys to the Milford Track
Reliable, comfortable boat and coach transfers from Queenstown to Glade Wharf, designed for walkers. Start your adventure relaxed, knowing your transport is taken care of.
The Milford Track is one of the world’s most iconic walks, winding through ancient forests, alpine valleys, cascading waterfalls, and pristine rivers. Every step is a journey through the heart of Fiordland’s extraordinary wilderness.
Getting to the track should feel effortless, so you can start your adventure refreshed and confident. Milford Track Transport provides scheduled coach and boat transfers from Queenstown to Glade Wharf, ensuring your journey begins smoothly.
Who this option suits
This option is best suited to walkers staying in Queenstown before and after their Milford Track experience. It provides a fully coordinated transport journey, including coach transfers to the track start and return transport from Milford Sound at the end of the walk.
It is a convenient choice for travellers who want a reliable, stress-free connection without needing to drive or arrange additional transfers.
Things To Note
- Departure times are aligned with Department of Conservation hut schedules
- The boat crossing typically takes around 1 hour, depending on conditions
- Weather and lake conditions may influence travel times
- Walkers should arrive at departure points at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure
- You must have a confirmed DOC hut booking to board the boat
Adult
$
348
Child
$
216
Queenstown
Queenstown
10.15AM
Daily from 27 October 2026 to 28 April 2027
Guaranteed departure, not weather affected
Free tea and coffee available onboard
Onboard Facilities
24hr cancellation policy
FAQs
The Journey
From Queenstown to the start of the Milford Track, Return to Queenstown
Queenstown to Te Anau Downs
Travel from Queenstown to Te Anau Downs by coach, enjoying scenic views through Southland and Fiordland on the way to the lake.
Te Anau Downs to Glade Wharf
Board our purpose-built catamaran for the crossing of Lake Te Anau to Glade Wharf. The vessel offers a stable, enclosed journey with panoramic windows, onboard toilets, and tea and coffee facilities.
Sandfly Point to Milford Sound
At the end of your walk take a short boat ride from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound
Milford Sound to Queenstown
A coach will be waiting for you in Milford Sound, completing your journey with a seamless transfer back to Queenstown. Coach departs Milford Sound at 2.30pm.