Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Be mesmerized by the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound on this full-day tour from Te Anau.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements directly to the operator 48 hours prior to departure

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound

Air-conditioned vehicle

Restroom on board

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

What To Expect

Lake Te Anau

o Te Anau is known as the Walking Capital of the World. The mountains to the left are the Kepler Mountains, home of the Kepler Track, one of the popular walking tracks in the area. Te Anau is the gateway to Milford Sound and the Fiordland National Park. The town has a permanent population of approximately 2,500 people but this fluctuates greatly in summer when the town gets an influx of fishermen, hunters, outdoor pursuit seekers and holiday makers. It’s a popular holiday destination. We stop here for morning & afternoon breaks and comfort stops.

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable

Mirror Lakes Walk

o Mirror Lakes where most of the time the nearby mountains are reflected in the lakes. Being small, the lakes have less chance of being roughened by the winds compared to their larger counterparts and the large quantity of tannins leached from the soil into the waters give these lakes a much clearer mirror effect than many of the other lakes in the region. It is here you have the opportunity to walk along a boardwalk listening for Bellbirds and Tui’s which are protected native birds, whilst watching Black Scaups dive for food on the bottom of the lake between the various species of beech trees. These forests are said to be 135 million years old. We will drop you off at one end of the walkway and you can re-join the coach in 10 minutes at the far end of the board walk if you wish to go for a walk.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour, Scenic Cruise & Lunch

Tour, Cruise, & Picnic Lunch: Milford Sounds and Fiordland National Park full-day tour. Departing Te Anau. Includes Milford Sound sightseeing cruise.

Tour & Cruise

Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park full-day tour. Departing Te Anau. Includes Milford Sound sightseeing cruise.

Tour, Cruise & Buffet Lunch

Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park full-day tour. Departing Te Anau. Includes Milford Sound sightseeing cruise.

Reviews

4.57

123 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Simply beautiful. The...
Kip H,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Simply beautiful. The coach driver provided us with many interesting details along the way about local culture, landscape, animals, etc. Milford Sound is one of the most stunning places I've had the opportunity to visit.
Well worth doing. The...
Paul N,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well worth doing. The scenery is amazing. The drivers are very professional and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
Lovely trip to Milford
Camper25710251380,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome from start to finish, the bus trip to Milford and the cruise. The bus driver was very informative and a very genuine guy.
Stunning Milford Sound
marian f,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Went from Te Anau to Milford Sound. Comfortable coach with very informative driver Dwayne. He looked after us very well. Stunning scenery. Very relaxing cruise. Decent lunch.
Nice day trip from Te Anau.
Laura T,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We booked this tour because unfortunately the smaller tour was already booked. We were lucky and there were fewer travelers that day. The guide on the bus was very funny and told us a lot of information about the region. Stopovers are a bit short, but due to the schedule they are no longer feasible. The tour on the ship was beautiful and the Milford Sound impressive. The food we would not have absolutely needed, but was fine. We felt the tour was well organized and everyone was friendly and accommodating. Especially for families, the trip is really a great opportunity.
Highly recommend
Colleen S,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really enjoyed. Adrian is a wonderful guide and an excellent driver. We felt safe always in that bus on a stormy day. We had interesting stops to see the “belly” and the mirror waters. We kept right to schedule but never felt hurried. The lunch box on the cruise was far better than anything we expected both in taste, quantity and contents. Milford Sound was hard to see through the rain and fog but glad we got the experience. Peaceful and quiet ride back to Te Anaí.
Go rain or shine
Robecca F,
Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If it’s raining Don’t Cancel. The rain enhances the waterfalls. We were fortunate enough for it to rain the whole bus ride to Milford. When we got to the boat it cleared off and was sunny
Clothing and phone information
Judith B,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Take a raincoat and warm clothes as the weather can change quickly. Ensure you take a power bank as the bus chargers did not work.
Disappointing
L2307TWkj,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
We've done many cruises and tours around the world and we were underwhelmed by Great Sights overall. I had been warned they are hit and miss so I probably should have booked another company. Our driver Adrian was good. But on the boat the service was ok, but not warm or welcoming from most of the crew. One thing I would suggest is DO NOT order the picnic lunch for $40. One of ours was a vegetarian box which contained an appalling, empty and bland sandwich, and less food overall than the non vegetarian option. Even that was pretty average for the price. The cheese and bickies were plastic cheese too. We also spoke to a couple who had gluten free and were extremely disappointed by how stingy and poor it was for the price. They didn't even get the little chocolate we did...which has no gluten. Of course Milford itself was magic. But I would suggest another company if you're expecting a great experience.
New experiences, new places, New Zealand
erino662,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Ivan was brilliant as both tour guide and driver, with impeccable timing with all his jokes! The cruise was beautiful and the staff were all great on board as well. A must see in the South Island!