Full-Day Milford Sound Exploration: Cruise and Nature Walks from Te Anau

Embark on a full-day adventure to Milford Sound from Te Anau. Cruise along the fiord, explore nature walks, and capture stunning photographs with a small group tour.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Milford Sound - Departing from Te Anau, travel in a small group (maximum 15 people) along the scenic Milford Road through the heart of Fiordland National Park. Your local driver/guide will share their knowledge and entertaining stories along the may.

On reaching Milford Sound enjoy a 2-hour small boat cruise to the Tasman Sea. With excellent viewing opportunities and plenty of time to enjoy the waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife.

Exploring on foot with a walk in Fiordland is a must, even if it is only a few hundred meters. We stop often to ensure you won’t miss a thing!
Enjoy a series of short guided walks and scenic photo stops on the journey. Lots of opportunities are made for you to experience this natural wonderland with all your senses.
Hike in a the range of different environments, from lush forests to magnificent alpine areas carved by glaciers long ago and discover the native birds, such as the cheeky kea. We will tailor the day to the weather and seasonal highlights to ensure your day makes the most of this incredible world heritage area.

What's Included
  • Sightseeing boat cruise
  • Te Anau accommodation pickup and drop-off (if advised)
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon or morning tea
  • Guided and Self-Guided Walking tours
  • Modern air conditioned minivan (max 15)
  • Local driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Queenstown pick ups - the tour departs from Te Anau
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau, where you’ll be part of a friendly, intimate group of no more than 15 fellow travelers. Prepare for an unforgettable journey, including a small boat cruise, traversing the entire length of the majestic fiord and venturing out to the vast expanse of the Tasman Sea.

Our relaxed itinerary is designed to maximise your enjoyment, allowing ample time for leisurely strolls, capturing breathtaking photographs, and immersing yourself in the natural wonders of the area alongside our knowledgeable nature guide. Whether it’s pausing to admire cascading waterfalls, spotting playful dolphins, or simply soaking in the tranquility of the surroundings, every moment promises to be filled with wonder and discovery.

  • Please come dressed for all weather the tour operates in all weather conditions! A good rain coat and practical shoes are a must when traveling in Fiordland.
  • Please bring any medication you may require during they day.
  • Please note this tour departs from Te Anau, not Queenstown. Allow 2.5 hours to drive safely from Queenstown to Te Anau, find a park and meet at the central meeting point
Location
Fiordland Community Events Centre
Luxmore Drive
If you have not selected your accommodation please meet us at the Event Center, there is plenty of free all day parking here for any vehicle. Please wait on the steps of the facility, or where we can see you, thank you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Giuliamz1762mx
Aug 13, 2024
Enjoyed milford sound - We enjoyed the fact we were in a small group. We took a lot of picture thanks to Steve (the guide) that stopped in every beautiful lookout. The lunch was very good. The cruise was amazing, we encountered allo two penguings and a lot of seals!
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Chih_y
Jul 26, 2024
Knowledgeable and... - Knowledgeable and experienced guide Jeff. Good recommendations. Desserts could be less sweet and tastier.
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162avivaj
Jul 25, 2024
Fantastic, well organized and fun trip to Milford Sound! - I loved my experience with trips and tramps! I did the day trip to Milford sound. I’m so happy to leave the driving up to someone else, and just sit back and enjoy all the views and commentary. The boat company they work with, and the lunches were both great. The guide Jeff was excellent! He provided interesting information along the day and plenty of dad jokes. The small group experience certainly made the trip better. They are clearly dedicated to giving people the best experience possible when visiting town. Next time I come, I will be booking hiking trips with them. I cannot recommend traveling with this group enough!! I chose this group as it came recommended from my Airbnb host, and I’m so glad I listened to her recommendation.
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Hogget15
Jul 17, 2024
Amazing tour. Absolutely stunning scenery, great local knowledge adds hugely to the experience. - This is an outstanding tour. Our guide, Jeff provided interesting commentary throughout the bus drive to and from Milford and the lunch provided (2 x chicken and salad wraps, bakery slices and an apple) was enjoyable and filling. Jeff was able to tweak the stop son the tour to fit in with the ferry departure and the needs of the group (14 people max). I strongly recommend taking the tour from Te Anau rather than driving to Milford yourself as not only does it give you a rest and chance to take in the stunning scenery but Jeff's local knowledge adds a huge amount to the experience as he was able to stop at and provide additional information on the various areas/terrain we could see from the various lookouts. The Milford cruise itself was stunning. We had a beautiful blue sky day and cruising down the sound and seeing Mitre Peak, waterfalls and getting commentary on the sights from the captain was thoroughly enjoyable. I can't recommend this tour enough!
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Mack_b
Jul 10, 2024
Unreal! - Our guide was great! Very knowledgeable. He had some great stories and information to share about the National Park and surrounds.
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Jessica_c
Jul 6, 2024
Awesome trip - Had an awesome trip with Jeff! He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We made lots of stops along the way - I felt like I was able to truly immerse myself in the Fiordland!
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Austinfus
Jul 3, 2024
Great guide - stunning scenery - Jeff was very friendly, easy-going and knowledgeable. The cruise around Milford Sound was stunning. However, the journey to and from Te Anau was just as memorable and a wonderful thing to do.
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Devinbarricklow
Jun 11, 2024
Great experience - The tour was awesome, well worth the money!!! Our tour guide Jonathan was great and really knowledgeable about the area.
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Jennifer_v
May 28, 2024
A great day in every way! - Really great day! The guide stopped at several beautiful outlooks along the way, making the trip engaging the whole time - no pong boring van ride! The day was well timed, lunch was great, and the sights were varied and absolutely incredible. Definitely recommend!
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Jet55780026994
May 25, 2024
Miharo/Outstanding - Ticked off a bucket list today. The experience was amazing. The guide was lovely, we saw heaps of kea, the landscape spectacular, enjoyed every moment.
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