Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Te Anau

What‘s Included

Reviews

• Spectacular

  Hinewaa T,Oct 12, 2024

  5.0

  Being driven to Milford Sound listening to the Annette talk about the areas, history, wildlife and weather

• Amazing experience ✅- simple admin needs major improvement ❌

  Joseph C,Sep 30, 2024

  4.0

  Good parts: Pick up was easy - maybe because it’s a quieter period but we knew we were booked with Great Sights and there was only one of those coach’s there at Te anau. Driver (Richard) was incredible, chatting the whole way down and very clear. Cruise was amazing, everything you could hope for and once again the guide was amazing. No spoilers but if you’re thinking of doing it, go for it!!! Just be prepared for some disorganisation. Bad parts: It’s such a shame to write this as simple fixes could make this 5 stars. 1) If you’re getting picked up at Te anau be prepared that most of the seats on the coach will already be taken from people getting on at Queenstown - understandable but simply having seat reservations would fix disappointment or finding it difficult to choose a seat. Also not having reservations meant people were rushing to try and get a good seat or would complain if “their” seat was taken. 2) Whilst we clearly booked to have a picnic lunch included we were informed that they had already confirmed lunches at Queenstown with only those people who were getting on there. Basically meaning anyone getting on a Te anau was left out. Luckily we had seen bad reviews about this so had packed some snacks just incase - I’m not an IT expert but it should be pretty simple to add who is or isn’t having food on the list of names given to the driver on the printed document (based on what level of tour they booked). Did feel disorganised and confused at times. Conclusion: Amazing experience, just need some better management, admin and organisational skills (all pretty essential for a tour operator). Really hope these issues are sorted for future guests.

• Once in a lifetime

  Annette C,Sep 19, 2024

  5.0

  Great full day out. We were lucky enough to see penguins and seals as well as so many waterfalls. Our boat captain even went under Stirling Falls for us to have a glacial facial as he called it. We had a great time even with all the liquid sunshine.

• Not enjoyable

  Irena R,Jun 5, 2024

  3.0

  Our bus driver/guide Adrian was a bit rude at the start, the bus wasn’t clearly marked, we weren’t sure if it was our tour, and he was not overly helpful to start with. He was though, very knowledgeable about the area and we enjoyed his commentary. I am vegetarian and specified on booking, but received a boxed chicken sandwich - had to pick off the meat so I could eat 😳 The guide could have given me a voucher to purchase another sandwich on board, he said I would have to contact head office, not my problem basically. The skipper/guide on board the cruise was very arrogant and opinionated, we are Aussies and he didn't stop criticizing us the whole time. It was funny at first but after almost 2 hours of it, not so much. Even some of the staff agreed with us, he does it all the time.

• Great trip to Milford sound

  Anne N,May 4, 2024

  5.0

  Great trip to Milford sound. Road was narrow but our bus driver was very skilled. The boat ride was fantastic and the captain is very enthusiastic and entertaining. Magnificent views of all the falls. Highly recommended.