Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
Overview
Available languages
9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
In addition to a scenic cruise on Milford Sound, this full-day tour includes short nature walks and opportunities to explore some of Fiordland’s most striking landscapes. Take time to admire powerful waterfalls fed by glacier-carved terrain as they flow into the UNESCO World Heritage–listed fiord.
Enjoy a relaxed pace with morning tea provided, and informative English commentary throughout the day covering the region’s unique geology, history, and natural environment, adding depth and context to the breathtaking scenery.
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 To Expect
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
What‘s Included
Local guide
Multiple scenic stops & optional walks within Fiordland National Park
National Park fees
Morning tea: home-baked goods & hot drinks
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Te Anau
Live commentary on board
Drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
With Picnic Lunch
Packed Picnic Lunch: Choices for picnic lunch sandwich are chicken, lamb, ham or vegetarian. Please advise your choice in the comments. Pickup included
Reviews
1,284 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect day!
T6325UNclaireg,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our day to visit the Milford Sound. We were picked up at our accom on time and enjoyed the bus ride to the Sound. Our driver/guide Stephen was fantastic. He was friendly, fun and his knowledge of the area was exceptional! The boat ride was amazing. Just magnificent! The packed lunch was fresh and delicious. All in all a perfect day!
A great way to experience...
Caitlin P,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to experience Milford! Stephen our guide was fabulous, friendly and had heaps of knowledge to provide us with. He was great at offering ample stops along the way to shake our legs and take beautiful photos. The sound cruise was perfect on a medium sized craft so it didn’t feel so crowded and commercialized. The packed lunch was also delicious. 100000000% would recommend.
Highly recommend
37alannae,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! The boat cruise was amazing & our driver Jamie provided us with some great information & beautiful stops on the way to & from.
A worthy day out
Y4186FDmariang,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with Fiordland Tours. Our guide Sarah personally greeted us on arrival and we found her to be very friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. Sarah was approachable with any questions or requests we had. The picnic lunch provided was delicious and included a few little surprises. Highly recommend
A fabulous day from start...
Julie T,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fabulous day from start to finish. The coach was very comfortable, the driver, Alan, charming and knowledgeable, the small group size allowed us flexibility and a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments - morning tea and baked goods, picnic lunch - were delicious. The catamaran cruise was spectacular. Couldn’t have been a better day and well worth the price.
Milford sound day tour and cruise
Leanne B,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic. Tour guide Steve was great. Informative and sense of humour. Weather was superb so very lucky. I’ve wanted to do this for so long and it didn’t disappoint.
Brilliant Day Trip
K3954KEmarkn,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Stephen treated us to a magical day trip to Milford Sound - he was knowledgeable and great tot all with . We had a comfortable bus and boat ride and enjoyed the magnificent Milford Sound . Highly recommend Fiordland Tours.
Great day at Milford Sound with Fiordland Tours.
R3897WMelaineh,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip with Fiordland was great. Our knowledgeable guide, Stephen, picked us up at our accommodation and the small group experience made it so easy to have several photo stops along the way where Stephen’s used his broad knowledge on a wide range of topics to fill us in. The Milford Sound Cruise was great and allowed us to tick another thing off our bucket list. Would highly recommend Fiordland Tours.
Spectacular!!
E6622GNalisonp,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous trip! Our tour driver, Garry, was knowledgeable, friendly and fun, making the drive to and from Milford Sound so enjoyable. It was foggy on the way but we stopped and Garry pointed out a rare Fogbow! We had a lot of laughs with the other passengers. The boat cruise of the Sound/Fiord was stunning! We went on a beautifully sunny day but there were still plenty of waterfalls to see. We loved the personal touches like stops for coffee on the way and homemade afternoon tea on the way back. We also saw a Weka! It was just the most amazing day!
We had a wonderful tour...
OLGA K,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We just completed a tour of Milford Sound with Stephen as our guide. He was kind, knowledgeable, flexible, and great with kids. The drive to Milford Sound was wonderful, with many stops along the way to admire the landscape, and even let the kids play with the fresh snow. The cruise itself was amazing, getting so close to the waterfalls, you felt like you could touch them. If you only do one tour in New Zealand, let this be it.
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