4 Te Anau Boat Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · from $185Our pick

Ride from Te Anau through Fiordland National Park in a small group of up to 16. Stop at Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, The Chasm, and other viewpoints before a two-hour Milford Sound cruise. Guides such as Tania, Andy, Gary, and Allan add local stories, wildlife tips, and flexible photo stops.

“Tour was not rushed and well paced, our guide Tania was wonderful. Thanks Tania my family had a wonderful time!”

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2.Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 868 reviews · 8 hours · from $110Best value

Travel from Te Anau through Fiordland National Park by comfortable coach, stopping for short walks and photographs before a scenic Piopiotahi/Milford Sound cruise. Guides such as Sebastian, Scarlett, and Brian share local stories, while lunch and hot drinks keep the long day easy.

“Wonderful Day with a perfect guide, Milford Sound is like paradise. No words.”

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3.Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 845 reviews · 1 day · from $164

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a van with a local nature guide such as Geoff, Olivia, Ross, or Jeff. Expect a two-hour cruise, picnic lunch, rainforest walks, photo stops, and quiet Fiordland viewpoints in a group of up to 15.

“We had the best guide possible!! Geoff, a born and bred local, was a delight – super helpful and easy-going, with so many local and regional stories that are not part of the usual tourist merchandise. Everything went smoothly and was enjoyable, and we had a wonderful day out in Fiordland and Milford Sound. Thank you, Geoff!!”

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4.Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 717 reviews · 7h 30m · from $136

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound by glass-roof coach with guides such as John, Dean, Simon, and Andrea sharing local stories along the way. Stop at Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and Monkey Creek before a two-hour cruise past cliffs, waterfalls, seals, dolphins, and penguins.

“Grant was a phenomenal tour guide! Milford Sound was beautiful.”

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