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Milford Sound day tour: Fiordland cruise & scenic driveJoin a 9-hour guided tour from Te Anau along the Milford Road with 15 photo stops, then cruise Milford Sound to see waterfalls.
- 1,329 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 9h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te AnauStart in Te Anau, travel through Fiordland’s valleys and lakes, cruise Milford Sound with a local guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch, pickup included.
- 998 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 7h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour: Lake cruise and underground cavesCruise Lake Te Anau to the glowworm caves on the western shore, then drift in darkness beneath thousands of luminous glowworms in the underground cavern.
- 1,150 reviews
- 4.52★
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- start times · Every day
- 11
Recommended (7)
Jet Boat Tour Te Anau: Upper Waiau River & Nature Walk
- 705 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 2h
Doubtful Sound Day Cruise: 8 hours, dolphins & waterfalls
- 575 reviews
- 4.73★
- Duration
- 7h
Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise & Guided Stops
- 413 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 9h
Doubtful Sound Cruise from Te Anau: Lake Manapouri & Rainforest
- 337 reviews
- 4.75★
- Duration
- 9h
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise from Te Anau & Manapouri
- 284 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 2d
Lake Te Anau scenic cruise & walk: South Fiord from Te Anau
- 172 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
Top rated (4)
Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise IncludedStart your Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with a private Tesla ride, guided stops through Fiordland, and a 2-hour cruise: includes morning tea and pickup.
- 122 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h–10h
Te Anau Jet Boat and Biking Combo Upper Waiau RiverJet boat and bike tour on Te Anau's Upper Waiau River and Lake Manapouri with small group, guide and all gear included.
- 138 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 5
Milford Sound coach and cruise from Te Anau with lunchCoach and catamaran cruise from Te Anau to Milford Sound with return transport, lunch, tea and coffee included.
- 149 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 8h 30m
- Every day
- 10:00
Milford Sound cruise & coach tour from Te Anau: Glass-roof viewsFeel the wild beauty of Milford Sound on a glass-roof coach from Te Anau, walk Mirror Lakes, taste mountain water at Monkey Creek, and cruise with local guides.
- 144 reviews
- 4.58★
- Duration
- 7h 45m
- Every day
- 10:15
Lowest price (9)
Evening Cruise Lake Te Anau: 1935 Motor Yacht with ChampagneBoard a restored 1935 motor yacht on Lake Te Anau for an evening cruise with champagne, canapés and live commentary, anchoring in a remote bay as the sun sets.
- 64 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Tue–Sat
- 18:00
Milford Sound tour from Te Anau: Premium coach and nature cruiseSeven hours from Te Anau to Milford Sound by premium coach with unobstructed views, then a 1 hour 45 minute catamaran cruise past Stirling and Bowen.NZ$ 259NZ$ 207per person
- 47 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 7h
- Every day
- 10:00
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te AnauCoach and cruise tour from Te Anau through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound: drive past Mirror Lakes and Elginton Valley with your guide.
- 84 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 7h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Milford Track Water Taxi: 50-min Crossing to Brod BayFifty-minute water taxi across Lake Te Anau to Brod Bay for Milford Track hikers, with return transport included.
- 60 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 50m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Milford Sound day tour from Te Anau: Luxury cruise includedFull-day Milford Sound tour from Te Anau with luxury cruise, scenic stops at Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel, and live English-language guide.
- 18 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 9h 15m
- Every day
- 07:45
Routeburn Track Key Summit Walk from Te Anau: Guided Day HikeFull-day guided walk on the Routeburn Track from Te Anau climbs 400 meters through forest to Key Summit's alpine herb field with panoramic views.
- 31 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 7h 30m
- Every day
- 08:30
Fiordland Heli-hike: Scenic Flight and Mountain TrailHelicopter flight over Lake Te Anau and the Kepler Mountains, then hike from Luxmore Hut with a guide. Water taxi back to town included.
- 21 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 3h–6h
Kepler Track Heli Hike: Alpine Walk with Helicopter AccessGuided Kepler Track day hike from Te Anau starts with a helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut, then descends through beech forest and limestone bluffs.
- 34 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h
- Every day
- 09:30
Milford Sound coach, cruise & flight from QueenstownCoach to Milford Sound, a cruise on the fiord, then fly back over Fiordland National Park to Queenstown: multiple ways to see the same landscape in one day.
- 77 reviews
- 4.74★
- Duration
- 9h
- Every day except Monday and Friday
- 07:00
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Lake Te Anau Private Yacht Charter: 1935 Motor YachtCharter an elegant 1935 motor yacht on Lake Te Anau with a dedicated crew and fully catered service. Your itinerary, your pace, entirely private.
- 6 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Tue–Sat
- 2
Te Anau: Doubtful & Dusky Sound Helicopter FlightHelicopter scenic flight from Te Anau over Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound & Lake Manapouri. Live commentary, headsets included. Small groups, all fitness levels.
- 5 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Lake Marian guided hike from Te Anau: Alpine lake walk with lunchHike to Lake Marian from Te Anau with a guide and driver, scenic Milford Road drive through Fiordland National Park.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 8h
- Every day
- 08:30
Te Anau to Invercargill Transfer: Small Group, Local GuideSmall group transfer from Te Anau to Invercargill in a modern Mercedes-Benz with a local guide, water and snacks included. Hotel pickup and drop-off in both towns.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- Mon, Wed and Fri
- 07:00
Milford Sound cruise and farm visit from Te AnauDay tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound with cruise, farm visit and afternoon tea, all transport and commentary included on a premium coach.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 8h 15m
- Every day
- 08:30
Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Hike from Te AnauCruise Milford Sound spotting seals and dolphins, then hike 11km to Giant Gate Falls on the Milford Track in one day from Te Anau with coach transfers.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 11h
- Every day
- 08:00
Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound: Cruise & LunchTe Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound: drive through Fiordland National Park, pass Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel, then cruise Milford Sound with guide and lunch.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 09:30
Te Anau at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Milford Sound day tour: Fiordland cruise & scenic drive, NZ$ 315 (9h 30m, 4.96★ · 1,329).
- Top rated: Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau, NZ$ 319 (7h, 4.94★ · 998).
- Best value: Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour: Lake cruise and underground caves, NZ$ 129 (2h 15m, 4.52★ · 1,150).
Of the 31 experiences: 30 with free cancellation, 29 with instant confirmation, 12 with hotel pickup and 27 bookable last-minute.