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By Trips & Tramps
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$364 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the stunning beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park on this active, small-group day trip from Te Anau. Start your adventure with a peaceful morning boutique cruise showcasing breathtaking cliffs, waterfalls, and lush rainforests. Afterwards, embark on a guided walk to Key Summit on the Routeburn Track, where panoramic alpine views await. This full-day experience combines leisurely cruising with invigorating hiking, making it perfect for those who love the outdoors.

    • Early morning boutique cruise on Milford Sound with Cruise Milford
    • Guided Key Summit walk on the Routeburn Track with stunning views
    • Small-group setting with a maximum of 8 guests for a personal experience
    • Includes return transport, lunch, and local guide commentary

Activity location

  • Eglinton Valley
    • Milford Sound, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 20 Luxmore Drive
    • 20 Luxmore Drive
    • 9600, Te Anau, Southland Region, New Zealand

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DepartureTime:06:45:00 Extra:DIETARY Requirement Picnic

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

DIETARY Requirement Picnic: If you have dietary needs or allergies, select this option and provide details.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:45 AM
Price details
AU$364.37 x 1 AdultAU$364.37
Total
Price is AU$364.37
Until Sat, 31 Oct

DepartureTime:06:45:00 Extra:STANDARD hiking picnic

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

STANDARD LUNCH: Lunch is included, with no dietary requirements or allergies.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:45 AM
Price details
AU$364.37 x 1 AdultAU$364.37
Total
Price is AU$364.37
Until Sat, 31 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walk to Key Summit, Routeburn Track (2.5-3 hours)
  • Inclusions
    Safety Equipment
  • Inclusions
    A hearty picnic lunch is included. Please ensure any dietary requirements are advised prior to your day of travel.
  • Inclusions
    Heavy-duty rain gear and hiking poles are available to borrow, please request in advance.
  • Inclusions
    Small-group transport is provided in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van, with a maximum of 8 guests. Accommodation pick-up and drop-off is available from selected Te Anau locations.
  • Inclusions
    Milford Sound cruise with Cruise Milford
  • Inclusions
    Local nature guide
  • Exclusions
    Queenstown pick up or drop offs
  • Exclusions
    Personal clothing and footwear
  • Exclusions
    Water bottle - please bring your own drinking water

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Not available for children under 8 years of age

Activity itinerary

Mirror Lakes Walk

  • 15m
a short boardwalk stop where, on a calm day, the Earl Mountains reflect beautifully in the water.

Eglinton Valley

  • 15m
A wonderful view point in a a wide glacial valley surrounded by steep mountains and beech forest.

Monkey Creek

  • 10m
A scenic alpine stop in the Hollyford Valley, surrounded by dramatic mountain views, and often the native kea bird hangs out.

Homer Tunnel (Pass by)

This is an impressive road tunnel that passes through the Darran Mountains, connecting the eastern side of Fiordland to Milford Sound.

Milford Sound

  • 1h 40m
Piopiotahi – one of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes, with towering cliffs, waterfalls and rainforest. Here you’ll join an early morning boat cruise with Cruise Milford to discover the fiord from the water.

Routeburn Track

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, beginning at The Divide on the Milford Road. Your guided walk follows the start of the track as it climbs steadily through beautiful native beech forest, with mossy woodland, mountain streams and glimpses of the surrounding alpine landscape before reaching the Key Summit turn-off.

Key Summit Track

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
A highlight of the Routeburn Track and one of Fiordland’s most rewarding short alpine walks. Starting from The Divide, the track climbs steadily through native beech forest before opening out into alpine herb fields, wetlands and tarns. From the top, enjoy wide views across the Hollyford Valley, Lake Marian area, the Darran Mountains and surrounding Fiordland peaks. We spend approximately 2.5–3 hours on the walk, depending on conditions and group pace.

Location

Activity location

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    Eglinton Valley
    • Milford Sound, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    20 Luxmore Drive
    • 20 Luxmore Drive
    • 9600, Te Anau, Southland Region, New Zealand

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