Full-Day Milford Sound Experience with Guided Milford Track Walk, Boat Cruise & Return Transfers from Te Anau
Explore breathtaking Milford Sound on this fuss-free full-day tour. Start your day with a scenic drive from Te Anau to Deepwater Basin, where you’ll board a water taxi across to Sandfly Point to start your guided walk of Milford Track. Wander below ancient canopy trees and stroll past rich green ferns and flowing rivers as you visit magical sights including Lake Ada and Giant Gate waterfall. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along Milford Sound to see dramatic cliffs, massive waterfalls, sharp glaciers and rainforest – you may even spot a pod of dolphins or seals!
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (5–15) or one adult (16+)
- Full-day Milford Sound experience
- 3.5-hour guided forest walk (11km return) with hot drinks
- Two-hour Milford Sound boat cruise
- Informative guide and commentary throughout the day
- Return water taxi transfers to/from Sandfly Point
- Return transfers from your Te Anau accommodation
- Available every day: 6.30am
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 7 days after purchase
- As long as 7 days before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 168 hours before the booking date
- Lunch
- Drinking water and snacks
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm clothing
- Insect repellent
- Change of clothes and dry shoes in case of wet weather
- Please ensure you wear suitable clothing for the walk
- Rain jackets are available if requested prior to the day of travel
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: 6.30am
- Pick-Up/Drop Off: All major Te Anau accommodation
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
Important:
- Please allow up to 12 hours for this experience
- Please note, lunch is not included on this tour. Guests can bring a packed lunch or purchase food in Milford Sound
- This tour is not recommended for children aged 0–8 years old
- This tour involves an 11km return walk, which requires a moderate level of fitness. There are some areas where terrain is rocky or rough underfoot and wet weather may make these conditions more challenging
- Tours operate in most weather conditions. Please prepare accordingly
- Maximum group size is 12 people with one Trips & Tramps guide. More than one trip may be operating on the day
- For the Milford Sound boat cruise, you will travel on the Mitre Peak Cruise, which is not exclusive to Fiordland Trips & Tramps and has a maximum capacity of 75 people
- Pick from all major Te Anau accommodations is included in this tour. If your hotel is outside Te Anau, the pick-up point is Fiordland Community Events Centre, 20 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau. All-day parking is available here free of charge.
- Children must be supervised by adults at all times
Terms & Conditions
- Fiordland Trips & Tramps may postpone, cancel, interrupt or stop this tour due to adverse weather, health and safety concerns or any causes beyond their reasonable control
- Cruises are weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of Mitre Peak Cruises for passenger and crew safety
- Guides reserve the right to amend the trip or a client’s participation at any time if they believe safety or the safety of others may be compromised or if the client is not adequately prepared
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to/venue you are attending may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Fiordland Trips & Tramps
Discover the South Island of New Zealand in unforgettable ways with carefully curated trips, treks and walking experiences from Fiordland Trips & Tramps. From three-day adventures to family-friendly circuit trails, discover the beauty of the south on foot with professional guides and routes. Experience a journey that you will feel in your toes and remember for a lifetime.