Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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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.
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, seafood, ham or vegetarian. Please advise your choice in the comments.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,257 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular views and worthwhile experience
Tina R,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time on this cruise. Communication with the operator was good and it was great to be picked up from our accommodation in Te Anau and taken to the wharf at Milford Sound. Sara, our guide and driver, is friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable about the area. Thank you! We were very lucky with the weather and the sun shone over the sparkling waters of Milford Sound. The boat wasn’t too big and the commentary was helpful. The provided lunch was plentiful and delicious.
Beautiful day trip to Milford Sounds
Vicky D,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful trip- Sarah was a fabulous driver and guide- tea and coffee with cake en route, and delicious packed lunch to eat on our beautiful boat trip. All round amazing day!
Well worth it
gayle u,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sarah was a great! She gave us lots of great info. What a beautiful place.
Wet and Good
Paul S,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time, our guide was super friendly. Just remember the insect repellent! And a raincoat :-)
A memorable experience
Barbara M,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour of the Milford Sound was amazing! Sarah was our tour guide and was fantastic, very knowledgable and great fun. We were so lucky to have had sunshine and blue skies but also had the benefit of heavy rain the previous night so all the waterfalls were in full flow. We enjoyed coffees and home baked cake and a lovely packed lunch . The cruise was beautiful through the fjords with spectacular scenery. Loved it all!
Don’t miss this trip! It’s fantastic!
Patti H,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A nice group of people in a smaller van was a great way to experience our trip to Milford sound and back. Allen was a wonderful tour guide who gave us interesting information about the surrounding area and history. He was personable and answered all our questions. We had such beautiful weather and the boat ride was incredible. The lunch also was quite good. A definite 5 star experience and a must do when visiting Te Anau.
A memorable day out in Fiordland
S8565IKanar,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day yesterday to Milford Sound. We were fortunate to have great weather. Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic! Sarah made several stops giving us the opportunity to take photos and appreciate the amazing scenery. Thank you Sarah for making our day extra special! The cruise was unhurried and comprehensive, we were lucky there was heavy rain the night before and the water falls were at their best.
The Best !!!
marcmK8507XA,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely Fantastic, the weather was great it was mostly clear but did get a little rain which really made water falls stand out. Breathtaking scenery & a visit to the ship by dolphins, it was perfect. Our guides were wonderful.
Take the small group tour to Milford Sound from Te Anau
Doug J,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tania is a terrific tour guide. She picked us up at our accommodation, was very talkative, engaging, funny, informative, an excellent driver, and somehow remembered everyone’s names. Much bigger bang for your buck than a 8-10 hour round trip bus ride from Queenstown.
Brilliant day out.
Mike C,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day out. Sarah 45 drove well and gave us a good commentary along the way. We stopped at view points and for tea coffee and cakes on the way there. Ran like clockwork from the time we were picked up at our accommodation. Took us on a couple of guided walks. Arrived at the ship in time to walk straight on. We were given a comprehensive picnic lunch just prior to boarding the ship. Plenty of room on the ship. No feeling of being squashed in. Overall a great day.
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