Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
Overview
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9 hours
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This full-day Milford Sound extraordinaire tour from Te Anau will have you traveling along the spectacular Milford Road. With fun commentary and plenty of local knowledge provided you will have a chance to see keas, seals, dolphins and the Fiordland crested penguin.
Enjoy an amazing morning tea that includes wonderful date scones, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits, chocolates
Experience an amazing 20-minute walk to the Chasm.
You will have the chance to do the most spectacular 30-minute walk to Milford Sound. It is the Marian Cascade which is a continuous cascading waterfall draining from a glacier fed lake. Your day will be topped off with a 2-hour cruise on the famous Milford Sound.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 4 people is required to operate the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Te Anau
Live commentary on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Drinks
Hotel Pick up from Manapouri (available by special arrangement. Additional costs may apply)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Fiordland Tours
This is Fiordland Tours signature, award winning tour – an extended day trip to Milford Sound from Te Anau that guarantees you’ll experience all the best sights and have ample time to explore Fiordland National Park. Escape the crowds with our small group tours, and enjoy short walks, kiwi-style café baked goods, & a nature cruise on the iconic Milford Sound. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Pick-up & drop-off from your Te Anau accommodation. This fully guided tour includes informative commentary & personalised service, ensuring an enriching experience. Travel along the spectacular Milford Road, with up to 15 scenic photo stops along the way. A chance to see Keas, Seals, Dolphins, and the Fiordland Crested Penguin. Enjoy a nature cruise on Milford Sound, offering a more intimate and crowd-free experience. Plenty of toilet stops for your comfort. We operate in safe & comfortable coaches provide limited to small groups ensuring a more personalised experience.
Mirror Lakes Walk
A short walk viewing the "Mirror Lakes" where the Earl mountains reflect on the small oxbow lakes. You will take photos which will look the same turned 180 deg. Whilst this can be 1 five minute walk, we allow 15 minutes for you to soak up the amazing scenery
Options
With Picnic Lunch
Packed Picnic Lunch: Choices for picnic lunch sandwich are chicken, lamb, seafood, ham or vegetarian. Please advise your choice in the comments.
Pickup included
Without Picnic Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
1,091 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour. Small group and beautiful experience
Ruby C,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour to do for the day! We liked going in a smaller group. We stopped at lots of beautiful places on the way there. Our guide considered the weather so we would have the best views and experience. We got to Milford Sound before the Queenstown day trippers did so it was nice and quiet. We were one of the first boats on the water. The cruise is wonderful, getting up close with beautiful views and some nice commentary and info. Would highly recommend this tour from Te Anau
Will definitely recommend to others
Liora L,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was not rushed and well paced, our guide Tania was wonderful. Thanks Tania my family had a wonderful time!
Great cruise. Multiple...
Susan L,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great cruise. Multiple stops along the way and back to take photos of the beautiful scenery. Sacha our guide was very informative and just a great all around guide and person. Would highly recommend this tour.
Wet cold and rainy = AMAZING Experience.
Andrea B,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Embrace the wet weather. It makes the experience. Waterfalls were abundant and the fiord was an adventure rather than a cruise.
Plan to do this trip!
Deanna O,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tonya was a great driver and guide. There were many stops at viewing points and a short hike on the trip up and back and she gave us great information all along the way about the history and geology of the area. Delicious lunch and a morning tea stop were all part of the package. Nice boat ride on a good size boat that was not crowded. Good captain on the boat who gave us a great commentary and pulled us up close to a waterfall. So much nicer to be going in a smaller vehicle from Te Anau rather than a big tour bus from Queenstown. Definitely plan to do this!
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