Milford Sound Nature Guide Cruise & Day Trip from Te Anau

Discover Milford Sound on a shared road-and-cruise day trip from Te Anau, with an English-speaking driver-guide bringing the journey to life. Spend up to 2 hours 15 minutes on the water as a Nature Guide shares insights into the fiord's wildlife, geology and history. Look for New Zealand fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and Fiordland crested penguins along the way.

• Ride in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter with wide windows for panoramic views
• Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch during your day of exploring

Itinerary

1. Depart from Te Anau Fiordland isite Visitor Information Centre at 09:30.
2. Explore Te Anau on a guided tour.
3. Travel by bus toward Milford Sound.
4. Possible stops include Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek; these stops are not guaranteed.
5. Continue through Homer Tunnel to the Milford Sound Visitor Centre, then enjoy views of Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls and Bowen Falls on your cruise.
6. Travel back by bus.
7. Return to Te Anau Fiordland isite Visitor Information Centre at 17:00.

What's Included

• Return transport from Te Anau
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Milford Sound cruise with an onboard Nature Guide
• Picnic lunch
• Onboard Wi-Fi and USB and USB-C charging
• Refillable chilled water dispenser

Important details

• All ages are welcome
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• This activity is not recommended if you have serious medical conditions
• Pets are not allowed
• Do not bring outside food, drinks or illegal substances
• Do not smoke or drink alcohol during the activity. You will be asked to leave if you do
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure