Day Trips

From Te Anau: Small-Group Day Trip with Extended Milford Sound Cruise & Picnic Lunch

Enjoy Milford Sound with an extended cruise of over two hours on the fiord, national park fees included, plus lunch as part of a full-day outing.

Set off from Te Anau with round-trip transfers in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter as your driver-guide shares stories along the scenic Milford Road.

Cruise Milford Sound on the Discover More across the fiord, using indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks as you please for changing views.

During the cruise, an onboard Nature Guide explains the fiord's geology, wildlife and history while you choose your favorite lookout spot to listen.

Return small-group transport from Te Anau in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, max 12 guests

Wi-Fi, USB/USB-C charging and a chilled water dispenser onboard the vehicle

Driver-guide commentary along the Milford Road throughout the journey

Milford Sound Discover More Cruise, the longest cruise itinerary on the fiord

Up to 2 hours 15 minutes cruising the full length of the fiord, with indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks

Onboard Nature Guide covering Milford Sound's geology, wildlife (fur seals, dolphins, Fiordland crested penguins) and history

Picnic lunch included onboard, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available

All national park entry and cruise fees

TOTAL DURATION10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
Start point
Te Anau
Get direction
Passes By
Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes
Homer Tunnel
1. Milford Sound Terminal
The gateway to Milford Sound, where you can embark on a cruise to explore one of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world, surrounded by towering cliffs and waterfalls.
Passes By
Sinbad Gully & Mitre Peak
Lady Bowen Falls
Seal Rock
Copper Point
Fairy Falls
The Four Sisters
Stirling Falls
St. Anne's Point Lighthouse & Tasman Sea
Harrison Cove
Bottlenose dolphins
Fiordland Crested Penguins
End point
Te Anau
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Milford Sound on a small-group Sprinter journey from Te Anau with the Discover More Cruise, our longest cruise on the fiord, and a picnic lunch onboard.

Getting started

Begin your day with pickup in Te Anau and board a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, limited to a maximum of 12 guests. Your local driver-guide welcomes you aboard and manages the road journey, so there are no queues or decisions to make along the way.

What to expect

Te Anau to Milford Sound road journey

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter with a maximum of 12 guests.

The Sprinter's 12 leather seats and glass roof give you panoramic views along the Milford Road. Wi-Fi, USB/USB-C charging and a chilled water dispenser are available onboard.

The 2.5 hour drive climbs through Fiordland National Park to the Homer Tunnel, with your driver-guide providing commentary throughout.

Your driver-guide makes photo stops at scenic viewpoints along the way.

Discover More Cruise

At the wharf, you board the Discover More Cruise, our longest cruise on the fiord, with a dedicated Nature Guide onboard.

The cruise runs up to 2 hours 15 minutes, covering the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea entrance.

Your Nature Guide shares insights into Milford Sound's geology, wildlife and history throughout the cruise.

The extra time on the water means more time at Stirling Falls and Bowen Falls.

Enjoy a picnic lunch onboard as you cruise, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available when you book.

Move freely between the indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks, and watch for New Zealand fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and Fiordland crested penguins.

Return to Te Anau

After the cruise, you travel back to Te Anau by Sprinter. Your driver-guide takes you back the way you came, with the day running up to approximately 7 hours 30 minutes from Te Anau door to door.

Additional information

Cruise duration: Your Milford Sound Discover More Cruise lasts just over two hours on the fiord.

Cruise experience: You will have access to spacious indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks throughout the cruise.

Guided commentary: A driver-guide and onboard Nature Guide will share insights into Milford Sound's geology, wildlife, and history during your day.

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