Take part in an exciting day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau with a local guide. Travel by coach, cruise, and on foot to explore spectacular scenery from mountains to sea.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick up included from any accommodation in Te Anau. If this is not known or you are driving to meet us, please select the Fiordland Event Centre, 20 Luxmore Drive Te Anau. Free, all day parking is available here. If your accommodation is not listed, please get in touch to advise the address directly with us. Please be waiting 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time and look out for the silver Trips & Tramps van.
Small group: Limited to 15 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Alicia – Australia

Absolutely phenomenal, Jeff was incredibly insightful and took the time to really explain the history behind the area. From the minute we left Te Anau we knew this was the best decision we’ve made on our holiday so far, each of the stops we made along the way further solidified how great of a decision this tour is! The area is phenomenal and we were blessed with beautiful soft snow as we went up into the higher points of the area. The weather picked up and the 2 hour cruise was beautiful blue skies, the pinnacle of which was the up close and personal view of the waterfall. Overall an incredible experience, I’d give it 11/10 if I could!

Sabina – Australia

Absolutely fabulous . Helen our guide was super.. so knowledgeable and informative and accommodating of everyone’s needs. Despite the rain which made the waterfalls spectacular it was a super day all round.

Itinerary

32 pickup location options:
Lakefront Lodge Te Anau, Fiordland Community Events Centre, Te Anau Lakeview Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels, Fiordland Hotel, Amber Court Motel, Lakeside Motel & Apartments, Te Anau Lodge, Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas, Rosie's Backpacker Homestay, Arran Motel, Fiordland Lodge Te Anau, Keikos Cottages, Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar, Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau, Aden Motel, Parklands Motel, Red Tussock Motel, Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau, Radfords on the Lake, Anchorage Motel Apartments, Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau, High Leys Lodge Te Anau, Shakespeare House Bed & Breakfast, Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast, Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park, Bella Vista Motel Te Anau, Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments, Edgewater Motel, The Village Inn, Annies on Milford, Alpine View Motel, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers - BBH
Van
(2.5 hours)
Milford Sound
Boat cruise (2 hours)
Fiordland National Park
Guided tour (3.5 hours)
Fiordland National Park
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way
Optional
32 drop-off locations:
Rosie's Backpacker Homestay, Fiordland Community Events Centre, Fiordland Hotel, Lakefront Lodge Te Anau, Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas, Amber Court Motel, Lakeside Motel & Apartments, Te Anau Lakeview Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels, The Village Inn, Alpine View Motel, Bella Vista Motel Te Anau, Annies on Milford, Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau, Aden Motel, Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau, Red Tussock Motel, Radfords on the Lake, Fiordland Lodge Te Anau, Parklands Motel, Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers - BBH, Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau, Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar, Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park, Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast, Shakespeare House Bed & Breakfast, High Leys Lodge Te Anau, Arran Motel, Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments, Edgewater Motel, Te Anau Lodge, Keikos Cottages, Anchorage Motel Apartments

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

See Milford Sound in small groups with experienced, local guides!
Take a boat cruise to the Tasman Sea with excellent viewing opportunities
Discover all the special places and get off the beaten track with a small group
Experience the natural fauna and flora of this World Heritage area
Enjoy a series of short walks and scenic stops of 5-30 minutes in length

Full description

Discover the incredible scenery, wildlife, and nature of New Zealand's Fiordland National Park on a full-day trip with an experienced nature guide. Take a boat cruise on the Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, tuck into a packed picnic lunch, and enjoy short walks through the wilderness areas of this beautiful park.

From Te Anau, travel along the spectacular Milford Road with experienced nature guides who love to share their stories, knowledge, and passion for the area. Upon reaching Milford Sound, join a nature cruise to the Tasman Sea. As you cruise the fiord, there is plenty of time to view the waterfalls, rainforests, mountains, and marine wildlife.

After the cruise, set off on a series of walks and scenic stops in a range of different environments within the National Park. Enjoy access to Hollyford Valley, Lake Gunn, and the Marian Gantry. Step into the ancient native forest and witness this World Heritage area at its best.

Includes

Professional nature driver-guide
All transport from Te Anau and pickup from all central Te Anau accommodations
2-hour Milford Sound small-boat cruise to the Tasman Sea
Scenic stops and short walks of 5-30 minutes in length (suitable for the seasons)
Packed picnic lunch

Queenstown pickup or drop-off

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Sunglasses
Camera
Water
Rain gear

Know before you go

Please be suitably prepared for all weather conditions, as Fiordland can be unpredictable at any time of the year
Your guide will tailor the day to the weather and seasonal highlights to ensure a memorable day out

Top destinations

Nearby destinations

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks