From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

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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

Summary

Embark on an unforgettable day trip in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip luxury coach transportation from Te Anau. Sit back, relax, look out for native wildlife and discover the unparalleled beauty of Fiordland. 

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

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. 

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What’s included?

  • • Transport by luxury glass-roof air-conditioned coach

  • • English-only live commentary from experienced local nature guide

  • • 2-hour Milford Sound cruise

  • • Food and beverages can be purchased from the licensed bar on board

Things to know

Before you book

  • • 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

Before you go

  • 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

  • Be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your visit; the landscape is especially dramatic when it rains in Fiordland

  • Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure to receive your boarding pass

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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About operator:

Our family business was founded in Fiordland in the 1950’s by tourism and conservation pioneers Les and Olive Hutchins. 
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.

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