Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Te Anau | 7 hours 45 minutes

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Tour, Scenic Cruise & Lunch
2 Adults x $135.41
$270.82
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Tour, Cruise, & Picnic Lunch

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board
  • Live commentary on board
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Overview

Be mesmerized by the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound on this full-day tour from Te Anau.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Lake Te Anau

    o Te Anau is known as the Walking Capital of the World. The mountains to the left are the Kepler Mountains, home of the Kepler Track, one of the popular walking tracks in the area. Te Anau is the gateway to Milford Sound and the Fiordland National Park. The town has a permanent population of approximately 2,500 people but this fluctuates greatly in summer when the town gets an influx of fishermen, hunters, outdoor pursuit seekers and holiday makers. It’s a popular holiday destination. We stop here for morning & afternoon breaks and comfort stops.

    1 minute

  • Mirror Lakes Walk

    o Mirror Lakes where most of the time the nearby mountains are reflected in the lakes. Being small, the lakes have less chance of being roughened by the winds compared to their larger counterparts and the large quantity of tannins leached from the soil into the waters give these lakes a much clearer mirror effect than many of the other lakes in the region. It is here you have the opportunity to walk along a boardwalk listening for Bellbirds and Tui’s which are protected native birds, whilst watching Black Scaups dive for food on the bottom of the lake between the various species of beech trees. These forests are said to be 135 million years old. We will drop you off at one end of the walkway and you can re-join the coach in 10 minutes at the far end of the board walk if you wish to go for a walk.

    10 minutes

  • Homer Tunnel (Pass By)

    o As we head up towards the Homer Tunnel, on the right hand side you can see the remains of a camp including the oven in which the meals and bread were cooked. The shed to the left was designed to house the snow plough and was built in 1983. After its construction it was found that the doorway had not been made wide enough and the plough was not able to be housed there. It is now kept at the camp at Knobs Flat. The building today is known as the Chapel as it is one of the few areas of this region that has never been affected by avalanche.

  • Monkey Creek

    o Monkey Creek is named after one of three Government employees entrusted yearly to camp here and find a path through the mountains. Eventually his monkey like climbing skills allowed him to find a path, which though not particularly safe, was used for many years for guided walking tours. It is here we have the opportunity to drink the water or full your water bottles. Because this water is flowing directly from the mountains it is one of the few remaining places it is safe to taste fresh water without contamination and you realise without chemicals doesn’t really have a taste but is extremely refreshing. Be careful filling your water bottles because the water is very cold. Also don’t be surprised if a Kea or two drop in to say hello!

    15 minutes

  • Milford sound Hwy

    o Our Premium Cruise vessel has been specifically designed to capture the views of Milford Sound with its unique glass roof and large viewing decks. The ‘Gem of the Sound’ offers an outstanding experience never seen in Milford Sound with an exceptional level of comfort and hospitality. A selection of snacks and noodles can be purchased on board along with a wide range of drinks from New Zealand and around the world. Visit the stunning Milford Sound on board an equally premium vessel that will look after you and your unique experience.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Free Cancellation

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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112 reviews

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Published on Feb, 2025

Take a raincoat and warm clothes as the weather can change quickly. Ensure you take a power bank as the bus chargers did not work.

New experiences, new places, New Zealand

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Ivan was brilliant as both tour guide and driver, with impeccable timing with all his jokes! The cruise was beautiful and the staff were all great on board as well. A must see in the South Island!

Absolutely stunning scenery

Published on Feb, 2025

Great experience. Milford was beautiful and the coach and boat well maintained but the number of travellers on the tour made it feel a little impersonal.

Highly recommend it.

Published on Dec, 2024

Absolutely stunning views. Have no words to express this beautiful boat ride which captures the essence of New Zealand. I wish it was not raining while our bus was driving towards it so that we could make more stops to capture some beautiful scenery in our camera.

Rainy day at Milford sound

Published on Dec, 2024

Take a rain jacket. Although they say there is a toilet on the bus, they won’t let you use it. It rained the entire day, which made for many spectacular water falls.

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