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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch

4.9  / 540 reviews
Activity provider:Cheeky Kiwi Travel
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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch

Activity provider:Cheeky Kiwi Travel
4.9  / 540 reviews

From US$ 148.08 per person

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Discover the scenery of Milford Sound and the Fiordland National Park on a guided tour from Te Anau, with a sightseeing cruise and lunch included.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound with views of Mitre Peak
  • Explore the Fiordland National Park with a knowledgeable guide
  • Pass Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, and more
  • Keep a look out for native birds and other wildlife
Full description
Take a guided tour by comfortable minibus to explore the natural beauty of Milford Sound and the surrounding area. Your tour includes a sightseeing cruise, a picnic lunch, and plenty of scenic stops along the way. Meet your guide in Te Anau and drive along the lakeside, making a stop at Te Anau Downs to soak in the scenery. Enter the Fiordland National Park and visit Eglinton Valley, to admire the landscape carved by an ancient glacier. Continue to Mirror Lakes and see the Earl Mountains reflected in these clear waters. Relax and take photos by Lake Gunn, before continuing towards Hollyford River. Pass the waterfall at Falls Creek as you head higher into the Darran Mountains, stopping at viewpoints along the way. Keep a look out for local wildlife, including kea, the world’s largest alpine parrot. Enter Homer Tunnel and learn this history of this hand-built tunnel, before arriving at Milford Sound. Board the boat for a sightseeing cruise and see impressive views of Mitre Peak. Back on dry land, take a bush walk through The Chasm and snap photos at Pop's View Lookout, on the return journey to Te Anau.
Includes
  • Guided tour
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing cruise
  • Picnic lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Charged Smartphone

Know before you go

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved in this experience.
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Strollers can be accommodated on this tour.
  • Children aged 7 and below must sit in a child safety seat.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you’ll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 40 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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We highly recommend! Everything about this tour and this tour company was great! The van we rode in was comfortable and clean. The guides, who also drove, were good safe drivers and full of good information. They shared interesting tidbits from Te Anau, to the surrounding areas that we drove through, and then of course, Milford Sound. They were smart and funny! Staying the night in Te Anau and then taking this tour/drive to the Milford Sound, going on the cruise through the fjords, and driving back again, was fantastic. It was a great way to see and experience even more of beautiful New Zealand. We would definitely book a tour this company again.

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May 21, 2023

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mark – United StatesVerified booking

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Amazing time. We drove from Kingston and took three tour to Milford Sound. I'm glad I didn't there directly as I would have missed so much. Our driver, Dave, was knowledgeable and attentive with a great sense of humor. Knew all the best places to stop. The boat into the Sound was comfortable and a great experience.

March 9, 2023

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Peter – New ZealandVerified booking

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