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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

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Day trip
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip
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4.8  / 5472 reviews
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Embark on a day trip in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip bus transportation from Te Anau. Sit back, look out for native wildlife, and discover the beauty of Fiordland.

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Duration 7.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Mary – Canada

The road to Milford Sound from Te Anau is a real experience. Breathtaking. Dan, our driver/guide was very informative and interesting. The cruise around Milford Sound also very informative and spectacular. Highly recommend.

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Mary – Canada
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Kim – Australia

The trip was awesome. Dean, our driver was fantastic. very knowledgeable & kept us entertained along the way. The cruise was fantastic, the views phenomenal. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. would certainly recommend to others

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Kim – Australia

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    85 Lakefront Drive

  • Bus/coach

    (2.5 hours)

  • Eglinton Valley

    Photo stop

  • Mirror Lakes

    Photo stop

  • Monkey Creek

    Photo stop

  • Timeline stop icon

    Milford Road, Southland

    Scenic drive

  • Timeline stop icon

    Milford Sound

    Boat cruise (2 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (2.25 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    85 Lakefront Drive

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Benefit from photo stops and short walks along the Milford Road
  • Discover the stunning sights of Milford Sound on a 2-hour cruise
  • Get up close and personal with waterfalls and the fiord's sheer cliff faces
  • Look out for native wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and penguins
  • Enjoy a licensed bar onboard with hot and cold food options available

Full description

Discover Milford Sound on an 8-hour adventure with round-trip transport from Te Anau and a 2-hour cruise through the fiord. If you are looking to explore both Milford and Doubtful Sounds, it is worth staying one or two nights in the lovely area of Te Anau. Experience one of the most beautiful drives in the world along the Milford Road in the comfort of our glass roof coach. Enjoy photo stops and short walks on the journey into Milford. Cruise along the Fiord to the Tasman Sea onboard our purpose built Fiordland vessel for an interactive and relaxed adventure. A specialist guide will provide live informative commentary and you can admire the fiord’s wildlife, waterfalls, and mountains. You may bring your own lunch or purchase delicious locally sourced food and beverages on-board. Our vessels have large windows, spacious decks and offer uninterrupted views of the dramatic Fiordland landscape. Following the cruise, immediately board the luxury coach for the return journey to Te Anau. 

Includes

  • Transport by luxury glass-roof air-conditioned coach
  • English-only live commentary from experienced local nature guide
  • 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
  • Food and drinks (can be bought from the licensed bar on board)

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Meeting point

Please arrive 20 minutes before departure to the RealNZ Visitor Centre, Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand

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Important information

What to bring

  • Insect repellent
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear

Know before you go

  • Be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit; the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland
  • Bring sensible clothing (a waterproof jacket, warm sweater, fleece jacket) and footwear (nonslip shoes or boots) for cool and wet weather to fully appreciate your visit
  • Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure to receive your boarding pass
  • Alternative vessels or coaches may be used, for example during survey periods

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 472 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Mary – CanadaNovember 25, 2024  – Verified booking
The road to Milford Sound from Te Anau is a real experience. Breathtaking. Dan, our driver/guide was very informative and interesting. The cruise around Milford Sound also very informative and spectacular. Highly recommend.
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Kim – AustraliaNovember 22, 2024  – Verified booking
The trip was awesome. Dean, our driver was fantastic. very knowledgeable & kept us entertained along the way. The cruise was fantastic, the views phenomenal. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. would certainly recommend to others
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Aine – AustraliaNovember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
We had a great day trip from The Anu to Milford sound. Our bus was very comfortable with lots of windows and a glass roof for excellent views. Our tour guide on the bus was fun and very informative. really enjoyed him. The cruise was really nice. overall an excellent experience and would recommend.
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Product ID: 163959

Activity provider:RealNZ

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