Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau
Overview
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7 hours 45 minutes
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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 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.
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.
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
Options
Tour & Cruise
Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park full-day tour. Departing Te Anau. Includes Milford Sound sightseeing cruise.
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 & Buffet Lunch
Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park full-day tour. Departing Te Anau. Includes Milford Sound sightseeing cruise.
Reviews
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect!
Curiosity11438739364,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day! Terrific weather! Resourceful and pleasant bus driver. Not his first rodeo…… Trip ran like clockwork. Everyone was herded like cattle to keep it within time lines.
The drive down to Milford...
Maria S,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The drive down to Milford and teh Sound itself is spectacular. It's a long day trip for just 1.75 hours on the boat in the Sound
A great day out. Best to leave from Te-Anau to make the travelling shorter. Easy pick up/drop off in town.
Caron R,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard was the perfect driver and sooo knowledgeable about everything we saw, passed and history. Thank you Richard.
Tour was good, Milford Sound was Good but not Great
Michael H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall a good experience and very well organized tour group. The bus is exactly on time the bus driver we had was great keeping people on time and explaining what was going to happen and when. The view coming into Milford sound are amazing and the bus will make a few stops along the way including mirror lake. We got lucky with our group and didn’t have stragglers taking longer than they should. So keep in mind the number of stops they make depends on whether or not the group overall is keeping to the schedule to make the boat cruise portion. I have to say the views on the boat tour were nice but a little underwhelming considering you can get spectacular views on the way in and around queenstown and te anau. So was expecting even more spectacular waterfalls. There were 2 bigger ones and a lot of small ones so I’m assuming that will differ by time of year. Considering how long it takes to get there was a little underwhelming. This is something I would do only once. Definitely better to do a tour bus to Milford unless you’re willing to wake up early as parking at Milford is limited and it’s pretty windy roads.
Crowded and rushed with poor support
94hughr,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I booked the tour and it clearly stated lunch was included but when I arrived they told me I would get no lunch. They made no effort to rectify the problem despite the clear evidence I provided. The tour was very crowded and noisy and was a disappointment compared to a trip I had done in the past.
Great experience
Michelle W,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very windy day. The sights along the way were impressive. The picnic lunch was tasty too. A great experience had.
Memorable
Roving577638,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised and easy to book on line Bus driver Adrian was great Very informed by him about the area I enjoyed the day very much
Simply beautiful. The...
Kip H,,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Simply 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
5.00Well 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
5.00Awesome from start to finish, the bus trip to Milford and the cruise. The bus driver was very informative and a very genuine guy.
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