Itinerary
Departing from Te Anau, travel in a small group (maximum 15 people) along the scenic Milford Road through the heart of Fiordland National Park. Your local driver/guide will share their knowledge and entertaining stories along the may.
On reaching Milford Sound enjoy a 2-hour small boat cruise to the Tasman Sea. With excellent viewing opportunities and plenty of time to enjoy the waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife.
Exploring on foot with a walk in Fiordland is a must, even if it is only a few hundred meters. We stop often to ensure you won't miss a thing!
Enjoy a series of short guided walks and scenic photo stops on the journey. Lots of opportunities are made for you to experience this natural wonderland with all your senses.
Hike in a the range of different environments, from lush forests to magnificent alpine areas carved by glaciers long ago and discover the native birds, such as the cheeky kea. We will tailor the day to the weather and seasonal highlights to ensure your day makes the most of this incredible world heritage area.
Stop At:
• Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
• Trips & Tramps, Caswell Road, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9640 New Zealand
• Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
• Mirror Lakes Walk, Milford Road,, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
• Homer Tunnel, 94 S.h., Milford Sound New Zealand
• Lake Gunn, State Highway 94, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
• Eglinton Valley, Milford Sound New Zealand
• Fiordland National Park, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
• Te Anau Downs, Te Anau Downs, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
See Availability.
Fiordland Community Events Centre, 20/22 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
We can collect from any address in the Te Anau township. If you wish to be collected from an address not listed please provide the address, thank you.
08:00 AM
9 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please come dressed for all weather the tour operates in all weather conditions! A good rain coat and practical shoes are a must when traveling in Fiordland.
Please bring any medication you may require during they day.
**Please note this tour departs from Te Anau, not Queenstown. Allow 2.5 hours to drive safely from Queenstown to Te Anau, find a park and meet at the central meeting point**
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Holli_K
This day was truly a dream. Obviously Milford Sound is an absolute must see in New Zealand and this tour really made it a wonderful experience. I had read that the tours from Queenstown were just way too long and you couldn’t make stops along the way… I am so glad I listened! The small group tour from Te Anau was the perfect way to enjoy this jewel. Our guide Geoff was wonderful and funny. He was very knowledgeable and kept the van engaged and kept us safe along the road! Why would you want to drive that road when you really need to be able to look out the window the entire time- this tour was a great decision and I highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : Discover03652807268
Jeff was a fantastic guide. He showed us what the Fiordland looks like in a day; had stops in many fascinating places and educating us about from native birds Kia, Blue duck to the history of first settlers.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : est311
What an amazing tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and kind. The food was spectacular and very filling. We got to see lots of beautiful hidden spots, dolphins, seals, a wild male kea, and waterfalls! Don’t waste your time looking at any other tours, this is THE tour to book!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : Mobile15188124167
Absolutely loved everything about the trip. Local knowledge was outstanding and the stops made were beautiful. Could not have planned this ourselves. Would highly recommend doing the small group tour to truly enjoy Milford Sound
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Assunta_C
Row was our guide. She was very knowledgeable, and funny making the day a whole lot of fun.
Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : John_C
Great full day outing with awesome cruise and thrilling hikes through the rainforest. Our guide, PC, made it extra special with his knowledgeable commentaries, humor and friendly demeanor.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
Posted By : DiW480
Great day out! Andrew was an excellent guide, lots of interesting commentary along the way. Lots of stops, never rushed, a couple of short walks on the way back added to the day. I first used Trips & Tramps 30+ years ago and glad I went back!
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
Posted By : Jessica_G
Highly recommend. Geoff was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable about the history of the area bad the flora and fauna . It was a very wet day and Geoff drove confidently but carefully. It was great to sit back, relax and enjoy the sights without the stress of driving and parking.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : gogabhil
Worth it! We had our own car and I am glad we took this trip as the parking would have been a nightmare. Small group. Local guide. Knowledgeable about the region. Knew where to stop for pictures. Did not feel rushed. Not sure why others complain about lunch--it was more than fine. Overall good value for the money!
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : katbO1942MW
Andrew was the most informative guide. Learned heaps about a myriad of things as well as all things Kiwi. I felt extremely safe with his driving, particularly around some of the more hairy hairpin bends. Plenty of stops to have a short walk or take 'that great pic'. Lunch provided for eating on the cruise was a chicken wrap, sweet cakes and fruit. Couldn't fault anything - it was a great experience over many hours and excellent value for what we were provided.
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
