Queenstown to the sounds

I met many people in Queenstown who took the bus tour to Milford sound or were wondering if they ought to do it. I would avoid that if possible.

Should you decide to go for this option you'll spend most of your day in the bus, to then spend 2 or 3 hours on the cruise.
Then however most people who went enjoyed the cruise and the pictures I saw did look really nice. At this time the cheapest option is about 120$ for bus + cruise.

If you have the time and interest to travel south base yourself in Te Anau or even one of the accommodation options right there in Milford, so you could easily get the cheap cruises - the early morning ones.

Also if you have the money consider going to doubtful sound instead of Milford.