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Full-Day Milford Sound Extraordinaire Tour from Te Anau
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From $153.28
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 10 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Travel along the spectacular Milford Road on a full-day Milford Sound tour from Te Anau. Have the chance to see native wildlife like the endangered kea (an alpine parrot), seals, dolphins, and the Fiordland crested penguin. Visit Gunns Camp, take short walks to beautiful sights including the Chasm and Marian Cascade, and take a sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound. Includes entrance fees, boat cruise with live commentary, morning tea, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Discover the beauty of Milford Sound on a full-day tour
- See local wildlife including the Fiordland crested penguin
- Take a sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
What's Included
- National Park fees
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Driver/guide
- Drinks
- Hotel Pick up from Manapouri (available by special arrangement. Additional costs may apply)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
Departure Point: Your accommodation in Te Anau please contact supplier after booking to define your pickup location. Dates: Daily Return point: Your accommodation in Te Anau.
What To Expect
Your tour begins with morning pickup in Te Anau or Manapour and a scenic drive to Milford Sound.
Stop first at Te Anau Downs and view the sheltered harbor, Bluegum Bay, which sits opposite the Middle Fiord, the starting point for the Milford Track. Then, take in views of the Earl and Livingston Mountains at Eglinton Valley.
Take a short stroll along a boardwalk at Mirror Lakes to see beech forest and wetland pools. The 45th South Parallel marks the halfway point between the equator and the South Pole.
Stop next at Cascade Creek, then the Hollyford Lookout, which overlooks the Hollyford Valley and Darren Mountains. Have the option to do the walk to Marian Cascade, which tumbles from Lake Marian before pulling into Gunn’s Camp for morning tea, followed by the historic museum and gift shop.
Get photo ops at Fall’s Creek and Monkey Creek, and if time allows, a quick walk leads to a point with views of the Gertrude Valley. Look for kea sightings at the east portal of the 4,166 foot (1,270 meter) long Homer Tunnel and pass through the scenic Cleddau Valley. During the last part of the journey to Milford Sound, take a short walk to The Chasm, rock formations that make up a 72-foot (22-meter) deep and narrow ravine cut by the Cleddau River.
Snap photos of Mt. Tutoko, the highest mountain in Fiordland, Tutoko Bridge, and Mt. Tutoko as a backdrop. Then arrive at the departure point for your cruise. Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound, keeping an eye out for dolphins, seals, and the Fiordland crested penguin.
Your tour ends with return to your accommodation.
Stop first at Te Anau Downs and view the sheltered harbor, Bluegum Bay, which sits opposite the Middle Fiord, the starting point for the Milford Track. Then, take in views of the Earl and Livingston Mountains at Eglinton Valley.
Take a short stroll along a boardwalk at Mirror Lakes to see beech forest and wetland pools. The 45th South Parallel marks the halfway point between the equator and the South Pole.
Stop next at Cascade Creek, then the Hollyford Lookout, which overlooks the Hollyford Valley and Darren Mountains. Have the option to do the walk to Marian Cascade, which tumbles from Lake Marian before pulling into Gunn’s Camp for morning tea, followed by the historic museum and gift shop.
Get photo ops at Fall’s Creek and Monkey Creek, and if time allows, a quick walk leads to a point with views of the Gertrude Valley. Look for kea sightings at the east portal of the 4,166 foot (1,270 meter) long Homer Tunnel and pass through the scenic Cleddau Valley. During the last part of the journey to Milford Sound, take a short walk to The Chasm, rock formations that make up a 72-foot (22-meter) deep and narrow ravine cut by the Cleddau River.
Snap photos of Mt. Tutoko, the highest mountain in Fiordland, Tutoko Bridge, and Mt. Tutoko as a backdrop. Then arrive at the departure point for your cruise. Enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound, keeping an eye out for dolphins, seals, and the Fiordland crested penguin.
Your tour ends with return to your accommodation.
Fiordland Tours
9 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mirror Lakes Walk
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Milford Sound
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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945 reviews
Sue_C, Apr 2024
Great day despite the wet weather as it meant more waterfalls on the Milford Sound cruise and plenty to be seen from the road. Excellent driver in Stephen and numerous stops. Snow on the peaks was a bonus.
Lynne_P, Apr 2024
Amazing day. We were very fortunate with the weather. The driver was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
darrel_g, Apr 2024
The guide was great ,very knowledgeable around the local area and in geology. The boat cruise was great. Lunch was ok could be improved wasn’t that substantial. Even though it was a great day I really don’t think it was value for money it was quite expensive fir what we got
Andrea_G, Mar 2024
Really lovely, energetic guide, which was so welcome, reassuring and uplifting on this early cold wet morning. Thank you Tania!
RachelPaige_A, Mar 2024
Spectacular views, lots of stops on the way. Tour guide was absolutely amazing as well. The date scones and coffee were great along with the included lunch.
Maike_S, Mar 2024
We loved our Milford Sound trip. The nature is just breathtaking and our guide, Russel, had extensive knowledge about the area, its history and its challenges. Plus he had a terrific sense of humor.
All in all, it was a very well organized tour in a small group, which I would recommend to anyone who seeks an extraordinary experience.
Gregg_P, Mar 2024
Beautiful country side and sound. It was wild that day with 60 MPH winds and driving rain but the waterfalls were flowing and they were everywhere coming from the mountains; quite a sight! Tour guide was great. Boat was rough.
Patricia_L, Feb 2024
An amazing trip, superb scenery and a knowledgeable and amusing guide who went over and above what was expected. He even turned the coach back when l realised l had left my phone at a previous stop. He ensured that we stopped at all the scenic views to take photos.
Mike_W, Feb 2024
We wanted to see Milford Sound without having to drive to it ourselves, as New Zealand roads are hard to get opportunities to see, and to stop for photos. Most tours come from Queenstown, and most of the day is spent riding in a bus. Taking this tour allowed us to make over 20 stops, and to take the boat tour before the rush.
Our driver, Karlyn, was a great guide. He made sure we got maximum photo opportunities., and had the time to see so much.
We were picked up almost at our doorstep and dropped off just the same.
The included lunch was probably the best we have ever gotten on a tour. We tried to get a lunch from the same place, The Olive Tree, in Te Ana’s, but they were closed…
Please give these guys a chance to give you a good tour!!
John_M, Feb 2024
Stephen was very knowledgeable and charismatic. We got so much information. It was raining the entire day, but it was definitely a plus. We saw soooo many huge gushing waterfalls. We drove the route to Milford Sound the next day, and most of the waterfalls were gone. We could appreciate the beautiful mountain peaks, so we got the best of both worlds…a plethora of waterfalls on our cruise on one day, and stunning mountain vistas on the next. My only suggestion would be to allow couples to order different lunches. My wife wanted the seafood, and I wanted ham. There was no place to separate the order.
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