Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau
Description
Embark on an awe-inspiring day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau, where you'll be part of a friendly, intimate group of no more than 15 fellow travelers, led by a friendly local guide. Prepare for an unforgettable journey, including a small boat cruise, traversing the entire length of the majestic fiord and venturing out to the vast expanse of the Tasman Sea. Our relaxed itinerary is designed to maximise your enjoyment, allowing ample time for leisurely strolls, capturing breathtaking photographs, and immersing yourself in the natural wonders of the area alongside our knowledgeable nature guide. Whether it's pausing to admire cascading waterfalls, spotting playful dolphins, or simply soaking in the tranquility of the surroundings, every moment promises to be filled with wonder and discovery.
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Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather – please bring a good rain jacket and practical shoes.
- Bring any required personal medication.
- Tour departs from Te Anau, not Queenstown. Allow 2.5 hours driving time if coming from Queenstown.
Reviews(776)
Our family enjoyed the full day trip to Milford sound with Trips & Tramps greatly. They use the smaller boats that go around the sound, which made a huge difference for us. We got to share the experience, like the penguin or seal sightings, with only a handful of travelers, instead of hundreds of strangers. It felt uncrowded. Their guide Geoff, who took us from Te Anau to Milford sound and back on a very comfortable van, was also great. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them for this tour.
What a fabulous day road tripping on the Milford Road on our way to the breathtaking Milford Sound. Our tour guide Geoff provided colorful commentary on the local wildlife (flora and fauna), topography, conservation efforts, and the history of the Fiordland national park. He entertained us with stories of the hearty locals who lived off the land, and the resident locals who maintain this pristine environment with the utmost care and respect. We loved stopping at picturesque viewpoints along the way and short tramps to see waterfalls and shorelines. The absolutely sheer beauty of the Milford Sound left us speechless. Highly recommend this tour for those staying in Te Anu.
We're delighted you enjoyed your day exploring the Milford Road and Milford Sound with Geoff. The journey is such a special part of the experience, and we're so pleased you appreciated the scenic stops, short walks, and the chance to learn about Fiordland's unique wildlife, history, and conservation efforts along the way. Geoff loves sharing the stories that make this place so special, and he'll be thrilled to hear his commentary and local knowledge helped bring Fiordland to life for you. Thank you for recommending our tour to others staying in Te Anau
Good sized group and plenty of beautiful stops. Smaller boat and coach to suit solo travelers for small talking
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful stops along the way and found the smaller coach and boat a good fit for solo travel. It’s great to hear the group size made it easy to chat and connect with others. We really appreciate your feedback.
Had a great time. Andrew was a very knowledgeable and personable tour guide.
Great to hear. Thanks for taking the time to review us.
What a fantastic trip! Our guide, Roo, was brilliant! Very knowledgeable and we had an absolutely stellar day. We learned so much about NZ and got a ton of amazing photos too! Highly recommend!
Hi — thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled Roo made your day brilliant and that you enjoyed learning about NZ and captured so many great photos. Your recommendation means a lot. Thank you!
We had an amazing day with our very knowledgeable tour guide, Michelle. She was so well versed on the local environment and went out of her way to make our day informational, interesting and comfortable. The Sound was amazing, and the walks that we took as part of the tour were beautiful . I would highly recommend this tour company. Make sure to ask for Michelle!
Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your day and that Michelle helped make it such a memorable experience. We'll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to her. We hope to see you again soon!
Our guide and driver, Rew, was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all our questions throughout the journey. He was also a very safe and confident driver, which was especially reassuring as parts of the road to Te Anau were more challenging than the typical roads we encountered in New Zealand. One of the highlights was the scenic stops along the way, which we likely would have missed if we had driven ourselves. We were also booked on a small boat, allowing us to get remarkably close to the waterfalls and enjoy a more immersive experience. Overall, it was a well-organized tour and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommended. This version but shortened to one paragraph
Thanks so much for the great review! Glad Roo friendly, knowledgeable guidance and confident driving made you feel safe, and that the scenic stops and small-boat access to the waterfalls gave you an unforgettable, well-organized experience—thanks for recommending us!
Well worth it to have a small group and knowledgeable guide so could ask lots of questions and have in-depth discussions and tailor stops (to some extent) to specific interests and opportunities. For this reason, the drive was more interesting than the cruise part.
Thanks for your review. You make a great point about the Milford Road being more scenic than Milford Sound - hard to believe but equally true! And a fantastic option to make the most of the drive by taking a small, guided tour with knowledgeable local guides. You can't go wrong!
The tour of Milford Sound from Te Anau is one of the highlights of our trip to NZ. Tour guide Roo gave great information on wildlife, conservation, and the Fiordland area on the two hour drive to the Sound and the return to Te Anau. Enjoyed our short walks and stopping at viewpoints along the way. Boat tour was amazing - even saw an albatross following our boat. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted your Milford Sound tour from Te Anau was a highlight of your New Zealand trip. It’s great to hear Roo’s knowledge of wildlife, conservation, and Fiordland added to the experience, and how special to see an albatross on the cruise! We really appreciate your recommendation.
Not to be missed. Better than expected and we had high expectations. Ben, our guide, was terrific, both highly knowledgable and accommodating
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear the experience exceeded your expectations. Ben will be delighted to know he made such a positive impact—he truly loves what he does. Hope to welcome you again soon!
