Milford Sound Small Group Tour: Boutique Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau
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286 Ratings
Te Anau
Embark on a premium small group tour to Milford Sound, including a boutique cruise and picnic lunch. Experience the beauty of Fiordland National Park and spot wildlife along the way.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Te Anau - Your tour starts in stunning idyllic town of Te Anau, after maybe meeting some of the local animals or wildlife we continue along the lake. Stopping at Te Anau Downs the starting point for the Milford Track you will be able to hear the stories and admire the views.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Cruise Entry
  • Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Child seat for anyone child under age 7 - can be rented for $20 if booked 24 hours prior
Additional Information

Indulge in a delightful small group journey that includes a bespoke Milford Sound tour with Cruise Milford, one of the top-rated cruise operators on TripAdvisor, and a picnic lunch from Te Anau. There’s no superior way to enjoy this renowned destination.

Highlights:
• Enjoy a captivating Milford Sound Cruise with Cruise Milford
• Discover the mesmerizing Fiordland National Park
• Explore the scenic beauty of Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel, and Mitre Peak
• Spot local Wildlife

While the destinations you’ll explore are undeniably fascinating, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe that our tours standout due to our intimate groups, knowledgeable guides, and meticulously planned journey, in addition to the fine details. Expect secret stops, wildlife viewing sessions, specially tailored vehicles, and a host of other surprises that ensure a memorable travel experience.

Our tours are spearheaded by enthusiastic tour guides, known for their ability to bring your journey to life by sharing engaging stories and in-depth background information. Furthermore, our tours are conducted in modern, amenity-packed minibuses for your utmost comfort and safety.

  • Children 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don’t have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • 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 will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Location
94 Te Anau Terrace
Te Anau Terrace
Please pick this location if your hotel is not on our list. We do not pick up from your hotel, motel or private property if it is not listed.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robertg_k
May 25, 2024
Great day in Fjordland - Great tour !! Ted was great and we were very glad we started the tour in Te Anau ad it was a VERY long day for the folks coming from Queenstown. Highly recommend
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Miodrag_p
May 19, 2024
Wonderful and beautiful day trip to Milford - We had a great time on smaller busses and boats, which allowed for a quieter trip, and allowed us to make more steps closer to beautiful views. Huuuuuge props and thank you to Collen (hope I spelled that right, the Welsh guide and driver) who was with us the whole way, being super enthused about everything, being very informative and fun! He made this into a 5 stat experience (give this man a raise!) With that said: Milford sound is advertised as the greatest thing in NZ, perhaps the world - and we did have a great time, truly, but I do think there are better experiences in NZ. Still if you want to do one tour, this is the one(we did doubtful the day before and this was much better). I'd imagine an overnight trip is even better - you get to sleep on the water, stargaze, go kayaking maybe.
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Liz_b
May 6, 2024
Not to be missed! - Absolutely fantastic!! Lots of stops along the way for photo opportunities and the scenery is spectacular. Small group was great as not too many people getting on and off the bus each time. Lunch provided in individual bags had a good selection and was more than enough. Snacks also provided. Abby our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information along the way. Would definitely recommend this tour!!
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Ashutosh67
May 5, 2024
Must do tour - Loved the experience. Very professionally run. The guide, Mr Abhi who also drove the bus was friendly, knowledgeable and extended a helping hand when the tourist needed one. I I strongly recommend this particular tour to the tourists.
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Dina_s
Apr 27, 2024
Well organized and worth the money. - We had a great tour there and back! We had twelve people in our van, which was a manageable number. Our guide, Courtney, stopped along the way for us to take pictures, trying to avoid the huge numbers of big tour buses. The cruise itself was on a smaller boat, allowing us to get close to the waterfalls (even spinning so people on both sides could get photos.) Be prepared for rain in Milford Sound, but that makes better waterfalls.
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Rfloresb
Apr 27, 2024
Fantastic - A wonderful experience, the place is very beautiful, and our guide was perfect!! The car is very comfortable and all activities were well coordinated
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Blkjaq2
Apr 27, 2024
Phenomenal personalized small group tour - This tour was a highlight of our New Zealand trip. Our guide Steve was friendly and highly knowledgeable about local highlights and culture and he took the time to totally personalize our tour. We were so happy to be on a “smaller” group tour - it made the experience so much more enjoyable than the big bus and boat tours. Spending the night in Te Anau was definitely the right choice as we had great meals and a relaxed day instead of taking a whole day from Queenstown. Highly recommend this tour - and use TeAnau as your starting point. Thanks Cheeky Kiwi !
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Vicki_m
Apr 25, 2024
Absolutely wonderful day. Great tour guide (Douglas) who is passionate about the environment and the area. - Our tour guide took us to his special places which were spectacular. The boat trip was fantastic. Great day. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
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Moragi755
Apr 23, 2024
Fantastic! - 23/04/2024 Our trip to Milford Sound with our driver Douglas, was a perfect day out! He was, being a local, very knowledgeable about the area, could give us great insight into the history and conservation of the park, he knew the best places to stop for the ideal photo opportunity and was polite and friendly throughout the day. Our trip time was changed from what we had originally booked, which was definitely, for us, a massive plus, as we were ahead of the crowd everywhere we went! Our fiord cruise was fantastic with amazing views of the mountains and waterfalls. The staff in the boat were friendly and the commentary was both informative and entertaining! Well done Cheeky Kiwi!!
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Boya_w
May 23, 2024
Beautiful view but might be best to go in the rainy seasons - The view was great but unfortunately we went on a sunny day… Great weather means less waterfalls. We only saw 4-5 waterfalls along the way. My friend went to the Milford Sound in the rainy season and saw thousands of waterfalls. My parents and I will have to do this tour again someday in the rainy season. But we were also very lucky to see 6 or so dolphins on our way back on the boat. Very nice tour guide though. Thanks to him we got to know about the ruby red kiwi fruit and we bought a lot of them to eat during our travels. Yum yum.
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