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A boat named 'Milford Haven' on a calm lake surrounded by mountains. 1
Two seals on a rock with a natural background. 2
A road leading to snow-capped mountains. 3
A hand holding a cup, a river, and a mountainous landscape with waterfalls. 4
Two people sitting at a table by a window overlooking a body of water and greenery. 5
By Luxe Tours

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$288 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound. Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioning, small bag storage space, table trays & USB charging.

    Guided by our local expert commentary, we take you to all the main photo & experience stops but also add in a couple of extra special ones not listed here. Three short & optional nature walks are included.

    Upon arriving in Milford Sound, your two-hour nature cruise awaits you aboard our cruise partners boat - the Milford Haven. Boasting a restaurant and bar, you can dine in comfortable seating enjoying a hot or cold add-on lunch while the mountains, waterfalls and wildlife go by.

    We reserve seats & tables on the cruise so you have your own guaranteed space within the boat.

    See our website for full details.

Activity location

  • Te Anau Downs
    • Te Anau Downs, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Milford Road Merchant
    • 225 Milford Road
    • 9600, Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$287.50 x 1 AdultAU$287.50
Total
Price is AU$287.50
Until Sat, 31 Oct

Tour + Hot Lunch

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Gourmet Pie, Cheesecake, Juice: Type choice into comments - Chicken & Cranberry, Pork Belly, Mince & Cheese (GF), Vegetarian Dhal or Spinach & Chickpea (V)
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$309.92 x 1 AdultAU$309.92
Total
Price is AU$309.92
Until Sat, 31 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Unlimited chilled & purified water in plant-based reusable drink bottles that guests can keep.
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Cruise ticket
  • Inclusions
    A morning sweet/savoury snack provided.

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Te Anau Downs

  • 30m
Following departure form Te Anau, we have a 25min drive to Te Anau Downs. If the weather is appropriate, we stop here for a photo and sightseeing looking across Lake Te Anau and down the Middle Fjord.

Mirror Lakes Walk

  • 35m
  • Admission ticket included
Following a 20min drive, we arrive at Mirror Lakes. This short 2-minute nature walk on well formed tracks and boardwalks will have you at the tranquil Mirror Lakes, the backdrop of the Earl Mountains behind them. This is a challenge for any travelling photographer to capture the essence of the lakes - their mirror reflection.

Eglinton Valley

  • 15m
Eglinton Valley is a 5min drive from Mirror Lakes and offers a stunning contrast of green, native bush covered mountains, against the foreground of tan fields. Guests will have a chance to explore the long lush fields. Beautiful at any time of the year.

Lake Gunn

  • 30m
It is a 15min Drive from Eglinton Valley and we include a 5min toilet stop at Knobs Flat before arriving at Lake Gunn. Situated between the inflow and outflow of the Eglinton River, Lake Gunn is a perfect opportunity to stretch the legs again and enjoy the serene peace & quiet, only broken by surrounding birdsong.

Lake Marian Track

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
A 15min drive from Lake Gunn, this is an optional nature walk of 25-minutes. From the car park, we cross the roaring Hollyford River and walk up the track 10-minutes to the Marian Falls. You will enjoy stunning cascading falls & chasms.

Monkey Creek

  • 20m
Monkey Creek is a 10min drive from Marian Falls car park and is a common area to meet the Kea, a mountain parrot only found in the South Island of New Zealand. This is an opportunity to take a close up photo of these cheeky birds.

Milford Sound

  • 3h 30m
We have a 30min drive to Milford Sound, but stop for another 20mins at The Chasm on the way. Our destination for the tour is the beautiful Milford Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We spend 2.5 hours in Milford Sound, mostly aboard your nature cruise where you will experience the entire fjord, wildlife encounters, waterfalls and all the scenic beauty there is to see.

Hollyford Track

  • 45m
On the return leg we have a 40min drive to this stop. We stop at the Hollyford Lookout, sitting high above the Hollyford Valley. Here you will get an appreciation for the glaciers that carved out these valleys. A photo opportunity and a chance to stretch the legs.

Te Anau

  • 1h 30m
After Hollyford Valley, we enjoy a quiet journey back to Te Anau, with an optional toilet stop again at Knobs Flat if needed. Our drive time is 70mins + drop-offs.

Location

Activity location

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    Te Anau Downs
    • Te Anau Downs, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Milford Road Merchant
    • 225 Milford Road
    • 9600, Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

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