Milford Sound Tour: Wildlife, Walks, and Scenic Cruise

Embark on a full-day Milford Sound Extraordinaire Tour from Te Anau. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, encounter local wildlife, indulge in delicious treats, and cruise along the iconic Milford Sound.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fiordland Tours - Experience Fiordland Tours’ signature, award-winning excursion – an extended day trip to Milford Sound from Te Anau, ensuring you witness all the top sights and have plenty of time to explore Fiordland National Park.
    Avoid the crowds with our small group tours, and delight in short walks, kiwi-style café baked goods, and a nature…
What's Included
  • Experienced local guide
  • All National Park fees included
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Te Anau
  • Engaging live commentary during the tour
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Hotel Pick up from Manapouri (available by special arrangement. Additional costs may apply)
Additional Information

Embark on this all-inclusive day trip to the breathtaking Milford Sound starting from Te Anau. You’ll journey down the stunning Milford Road, accompanied by engaging anecdotes and enriched by a wealth of local knowledge. It presents an opportunity to spot keas, seals, dolphins, and Fiordland crested penguin.
Indulge in a delightful morning tea featuring…

Location
210 Milford Road
Milford Road
You may come to our address at 7:40 am on the morning of your tour. We are at 210 Milford Road, Te Anau. You will see a sign for Birchwood Cottages and then the NZ flag and a sign on the fence for “Fiordland tours/Milford Sound”. Come down the long drive and park on the grass on your left.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(1000 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Sally_c
Dec 2, 2024
Exceptional Milford Sound Experience - We had a fabulous sunny day in the Fiordlands! The Milford Sound tour delivered on all fronts. Our guide, Jason, checked in with everyone to make sure our needs were met. He explained the itinerary thoroughly and highlighted numerous points of interest. We loved having such an intimate group experience! It was worth every penny!
Review provided by Viator
Trustedcustomer
Nov 29, 2024
South Island must do! - This tour was amazing. Fiorland National park/Milford sound area was a beautiful area to travel though and explore. Tanya was great, was really informative with incredible knowledge of the area and its history. Made the trip enjoyable and memorable, she an absolute character. We had a great time! Ben & Karina
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ljnba
Nov 27, 2024
A walk in the rain forest - Despite a dark and rainy day our driver/guide Jono was amazing! He was friendly, knowledgeable and flexible when the road was closed. One of our best days out despite Milford Sound being lost in rain clouds and thus disappointing. Jono made up for it!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Margim183
Nov 25, 2024
Fantastic service - Tania, our wonderful guide and driver, drove us safely and provided a fascinating commentary along the route. She offered helpful recommendations, and her genuine warmth and love of her profession shone through. We 100% recommend this tour, as the smaller vehicle is able to stop off in places where larger buses cannot. Definitely worth the money!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ben_k
Nov 22, 2024
A NZ trip highlight - Fantastic tour and incredible guide! Sacha was so knowledgeable, kind, and clearly had so much passion for what she does. Tour hit on all the highlights to/from Te Anau to Milford, and gave ample opportunity to stop as needed along the way. A New Zealand trip highlight!
Review provided by Viator
Teddingtonite
Nov 22, 2024
Amazing day tour to Milford Sound - The trip was amazing and really well organised. Our guide Tania was so friendly, informative and organised. Everything ran like clockwork. Milford Sounds was stunning and we even saw seals, penguins and dolphins from the boat
Review provided by Tripadvisor
V5343yqjudym
Nov 21, 2024
Amazing highly recommend - We had a fantastic day out with Tania today. She looked after us from the moment we stepped onto the bus until we got off. Her knowledge of the area made the trip interesting and informative. Lunch was fantastic. We got to see dolphins, penguins, and fur seals on the boat. We have done 3 trips to Milford Sound and this was the best we had. Tania had some great stories that kept all on the tour entertained and, coupled with the way she was able to keep us organised, meant we got to all stops in plenty of time to take photos, walk around and chat. She made sure it was not just a trip to Milford Sound, but rather a full day of sightseeing,learning and fun.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Q7056ozalisonc
Nov 18, 2024
The Best Day! - Fantastic day! Our guide Stephen was knowledgeable and full of stories! It was just so enjoyable! There were lots of stops with views and little walks along the way. A nice group of 16 so not overwhelming. Our cruise was amazing and the boat was spacious with a sun deck and a covered seating area to keep warm. Take warm clothes for the cruise!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jon_mercury
Nov 18, 2024
Ditch your car for the day and let Fiordland Tours bring you around. You won't regret it. - We were picked up from our motel in Te Anau for this tour. Our guide and driver, Jonathan, was warm, friendly and ridiculously funny. On top of that, his vast knowledge of the area and history provided us non-stop entertainment on the 2h bus ride to Milford Sound. We stopped at a few view points on the way in and a few more on the way out so you get to walk a bit as well. Jonathan also went the extra mile to stop at certain points to try and spot uncommon birds for us. The cruise was simply lovely, with a large, warm lounge area on the lower deck and an exposed viewing area on the upper deck. We went in mid-spring where the cruise was not crowded and there was plenty of room for everyone. From the majestic waterfalls and the steep rocky sides of the sound (although you'll come to know that it isn't a true sound, it's actually a fjord), to the dolphins and penguins, you are up close with nature in its unspoiled beauty.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Safari373099
Nov 17, 2024
A magical tour to Milford Sound - We thoroughly enjoyed the day. Our tour guide Sacha's local knowledge and anecdotes brought the trip to life. We liked stopping at the viewing points and the boat trip was spectacular. We recommend this trip to others.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
December 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today