Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Nature Cruise
by Milford Sound Luxe Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$678Overview
This full-day bus tour departs from Te Anau and follows the Milford Road in vehicles designed for small groups. The buses have bucket leather seats, extra legroom, air conditioning, storage for small bags, table trays, and USB charging ports. Along the way, the guide provides local commentary and stops at several key spots for photos and short walks, including some extra locations not always listed. There are three optional short nature walks included. The first stop is Te Anau Downs for about 30 minutes, where, weather permitting, you can view Lake Te Anau and the Middle Fjord. Next, after a short drive, you reach Mirror Lakes for a brief 2-minute walk on boardwalks to see the lakes’ reflections with the Earl Mountains behind. After a 5-minute drive, the tour pauses at Eglinton Valley to explore the fields and contrasting mountain views. Then, following a 15-minute drive and a 5-minute toilet break at Knobs Flat, there is a stop at Lake Gunn for stretching legs and listening to the birds. About 15 minutes later, the group can opt for a 25-minute walk on the Lake Marian Track, crossing the Hollyford River to reach Marian Falls. After that, a 10-minute drive brings you to Monkey Creek, known for encounters with the native Kea mountain parrots. From there, the journey continues with a 30-minute drive to Milford Sound, including a 20-minute stop at The Chasm. The main highlight is a 2.5-hour nature cruise aboard the Milford Haven boat, which has reserved seating and tables and includes an optional hot or cold lunch from the onboard restaurant and bar. The cruise covers the entire fjord, showing waterfalls, wildlife, and the surrounding landscape. On the return trip, there is a 40-minute drive to the Hollyford Track lookout for photos and a leg stretch while viewing the valley shaped by glaciers. Finally, the tour returns to Te Anau with a 70-minute drive, including an optional toilet stop at Knobs Flat. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout, along with all fees and taxes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Te Anau Downs
After leaving Te Anau, the group drives about 25 minutes to Te Anau Downs. If weather conditions allow, there is a stop here for 30 minutes to view and photograph Lake Te Anau and the Middle Fjord.
30 min
Mirror Lakes Walk
A 20-minute drive leads to Mirror Lakes. Guests take a short 2-minute walk on well-maintained tracks and boardwalks to see the calm lakes reflecting the Earl Mountains.
35 min
Eglinton Valley
From Mirror Lakes, a 5-minute drive brings you to Eglinton Valley, where you can explore the long fields set against mountain-covered native bush for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Lake Gunn
After a 15-minute drive and a 5-minute toilet stop at Knobs Flat, the tour arrives at Lake Gunn. Guests have around 30 minutes to walk and enjoy the peaceful environment with surrounding birdsong.
30 min
Lake Marian Track
A 15-minute drive from Lake Gunn leads to the Lake Marian carpark. A 25-minute optional walk crosses the Hollyford River and climbs 10 minutes to Marian Falls, featuring cascading water and rock chasms.
40 min
Monkey Creek
Monkey Creek is reached after a 10-minute drive. This 20-minute stop offers a chance to see and photograph the Kea, a mountain parrot unique to New Zealand’s South Island.
20 min
Milford Sound
The journey continues with a 30-minute drive to Milford Sound, stopping for 20 minutes at The Chasm. At Milford Sound, guests spend 2.5 hours mostly on a nature cruise aboard the Milford Haven boat, with reserved seats and tables, enjoying views of waterfalls, wildlife, and the entire fjord.
210 min
Hollyford Track
On the way back, there is a 40-minute drive to the Hollyford Lookout above the Hollyford Valley. Guests have 45 minutes to take photos and stretch while viewing the glacier-carved valley.
45 min
Te Anau
The tour finishes with a 70-minute drive back to Te Anau, including an optional toilet stop at Knobs Flat, ending with drop-offs.
90 min
Meeting point
This meeting point is at: Milford Road Merchant Cafe, 225 Milford Road, Te Anau.
End point
This meeting point is at: Milford Road Merchant Cafe, 225 Milford Road, Te Anau.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Nature Cruise
by Milford Sound Luxe Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$678Overview
This full-day bus tour departs from Te Anau and follows the Milford Road in vehicles designed for small groups. The buses have bucket leather seats, extra legroom, air conditioning, storage for small bags, table trays, and USB charging ports. Along the way, the guide provides local commentary and stops at several key spots for photos and short walks, including some extra locations not always listed. There are three optional short nature walks included. The first stop is Te Anau Downs for about 30 minutes, where, weather permitting, you can view Lake Te Anau and the Middle Fjord. Next, after a short drive, you reach Mirror Lakes for a brief 2-minute walk on boardwalks to see the lakes’ reflections with the Earl Mountains behind. After a 5-minute drive, the tour pauses at Eglinton Valley to explore the fields and contrasting mountain views. Then, following a 15-minute drive and a 5-minute toilet break at Knobs Flat, there is a stop at Lake Gunn for stretching legs and listening to the birds. About 15 minutes later, the group can opt for a 25-minute walk on the Lake Marian Track, crossing the Hollyford River to reach Marian Falls. After that, a 10-minute drive brings you to Monkey Creek, known for encounters with the native Kea mountain parrots. From there, the journey continues with a 30-minute drive to Milford Sound, including a 20-minute stop at The Chasm. The main highlight is a 2.5-hour nature cruise aboard the Milford Haven boat, which has reserved seating and tables and includes an optional hot or cold lunch from the onboard restaurant and bar. The cruise covers the entire fjord, showing waterfalls, wildlife, and the surrounding landscape. On the return trip, there is a 40-minute drive to the Hollyford Track lookout for photos and a leg stretch while viewing the valley shaped by glaciers. Finally, the tour returns to Te Anau with a 70-minute drive, including an optional toilet stop at Knobs Flat. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout, along with all fees and taxes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Te Anau Downs
After leaving Te Anau, the group drives about 25 minutes to Te Anau Downs. If weather conditions allow, there is a stop here for 30 minutes to view and photograph Lake Te Anau and the Middle Fjord.
30 min
Mirror Lakes Walk
A 20-minute drive leads to Mirror Lakes. Guests take a short 2-minute walk on well-maintained tracks and boardwalks to see the calm lakes reflecting the Earl Mountains.
35 min
Eglinton Valley
From Mirror Lakes, a 5-minute drive brings you to Eglinton Valley, where you can explore the long fields set against mountain-covered native bush for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Lake Gunn
After a 15-minute drive and a 5-minute toilet stop at Knobs Flat, the tour arrives at Lake Gunn. Guests have around 30 minutes to walk and enjoy the peaceful environment with surrounding birdsong.
30 min
Lake Marian Track
A 15-minute drive from Lake Gunn leads to the Lake Marian carpark. A 25-minute optional walk crosses the Hollyford River and climbs 10 minutes to Marian Falls, featuring cascading water and rock chasms.
40 min
Monkey Creek
Monkey Creek is reached after a 10-minute drive. This 20-minute stop offers a chance to see and photograph the Kea, a mountain parrot unique to New Zealand’s South Island.
20 min
Milford Sound
The journey continues with a 30-minute drive to Milford Sound, stopping for 20 minutes at The Chasm. At Milford Sound, guests spend 2.5 hours mostly on a nature cruise aboard the Milford Haven boat, with reserved seats and tables, enjoying views of waterfalls, wildlife, and the entire fjord.
210 min
Hollyford Track
On the way back, there is a 40-minute drive to the Hollyford Lookout above the Hollyford Valley. Guests have 45 minutes to take photos and stretch while viewing the glacier-carved valley.
45 min
Te Anau
The tour finishes with a 70-minute drive back to Te Anau, including an optional toilet stop at Knobs Flat, ending with drop-offs.
90 min
Meeting point
This meeting point is at: Milford Road Merchant Cafe, 225 Milford Road, Te Anau.
End point
This meeting point is at: Milford Road Merchant Cafe, 225 Milford Road, Te Anau.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.