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Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau

Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

Embark on a cruise of Fiordland’s Doubtful Sound, starting from an easy-to-find location in Te Anau village. Travel by coach to Manapouri Lake for a short boat ride, followed by a bus trip over Wilmot Pass. En route, stop for alpine views of Fiordland National Park, park of a UNESCO-listed landscape, before taking in the dramatic landscapes, soaring peaks, and wildlife of Doubtful Sound on a cruise.

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$231

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Travel from Queenstown to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Milford Sound on an easy day trip. Enjoy live commentary along the way, and many scenic photo stops. At Milford Sound, don’t worry about waiting in lines as tickets are included. Admire views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak from your cruise. Refuel with a tasty picnic lunch in a scenic location. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from listed locations for added convenience.

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$222

Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

Discover one of the jewels in the crown of New Zealand's spectacular South Island on this full day Milford Sound hiking tour with cruise. Travel along the Milford Road from Te Anau and enjoy panoramic views over the beautiful countryside. Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise through the fjord and out to the Tasman Sea, and gaze over soaring clifftops and plummeting waterfalls. Afterwards, enjoy short guided walks and explore Fiordland's spectacular natural scenery with a local nature guide.

Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$187

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

Cruise Milford Sound and travel the scenic Milford Road without having to self-drive on this handy day tour from Te Anau. Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Fiordland National Park by luxury coach, stopping en route at the Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek before boarding a catamaran for a cruise. Journey past waterfalls and steep-walled pinnacles such as postcard-perfect Mitre Peak. Audio commentary is available in multiple languages.

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

Be amazed by Fiordland’s dramatic landscapes on this full-day, small-group tour by coach, boat, and air. This combo tour makes it easy to see a lot in one day. After a Queenstown hotel pickup, admire the dramatic scenery without having to drive yourself. Hop aboard a cruise on Milford Sound, then return to Queenstown by air, flying over Fiordland National Park and seeing views you couldn’t experience any other way.

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$541

Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

Experience the diverse geographical landscapes of the Milford Sound fjord by both land and water on this full-day, private tour from Te Anau. Start your journey by hopping aboard a cruise vessel and exploring the deep-blue waters around the fjord before joining your driver-guide to explore Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu). A great way to explore without having to navigate yourself.

Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

7 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$232

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on Lake Te Anau on a tour that combines a cruise and guided nature walk in Fiordland National Park. Set sail on a motorized yacht for a relaxed cruise with drinks and snacks. After a bush walk with mountain views, set sail for the return trip. Note that this tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible and has some restrictions for travelers with limited mobility.

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$279

Likely to Sell Out

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Fiordland is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful destinations, but self-driving through the landscape of snow-capped mountains, towering waterfalls, and emerald greenery can be challenging—and distracting. Eliminate the hassle when you travel with a small group by coach from Queenstown. Pass Lake Te Anau, the South Island’s largest lake, and enter the hand-carved Homer Tunnel on your way to Milford Sound, where you relax on a scenic nature cruise.

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$252

Cruise Milford Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown

Cruise Milford Small Group Day Tour from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$222

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

The deep waters, soaring cliffs, and thundering waterfalls of Milford Sound are spectacular from all angles, and this half-day tour by air and boat takes in all the highlights. Enjoy thrilling aerial views of the Fiordland National Park on a round-trip flight from Queenstown, and marvel at Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, and Mount Pembroke on a scenic Milford Sound cruise. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch are included for a truly seamless experience.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$549

Taste of Fiordland // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Taste of Fiordland // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

20 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$238

Lake Te Anau: 2-Hour Small-Group Fiordland Discovery Cruise

Discover the beauty of Lake Te Anau on a two-hour Discovery Cruise with Cruise Te Anau. Just 10 minutes after leaving the Te Anau lakefront, you’ll be cruising into a freshwater fiord with a small group—experiencing the dramatic gateway to one of Fiordland’s most pristine wilderness areas. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views within Fiordland National Park before stepping ashore for a gentle 15-minute guided nature walk through native beech forest to the beautiful Hidden Lakes. Kids have plenty of fun exploring the track and discovering the plants, mushrooms and wildlife along the way. Back onboard, cruise past waterfalls and dramatic landscapes while surrounded by peaceful, untouched scenery. This relaxed, off-the-beaten-track adventure offers a unique Fiordland experience without the crowds or a long day of travel. Perfect for families, photographers and anyone wanting an accessible taste of Fiordland’s wilderness—right from Te Anau’s doorstep.

Lake Te Anau: 2-Hour Small-Group Fiordland Discovery Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$108

Likely to Sell Out

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound is an unmissable destination in the South Island, but self-driving can be risky and the return road trip from Queenstown is long. Simplify your visit on this small-group tour from Queenstown. Travel there in a luxury bus with panoramic scenic windows, allowing unobstructed views. Take a relaxing cruise on Milford Sound, beautiful in all weather, then return to Queenstown by air, saving time and maximizing the views.

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$599

Kepler Track Water Taxi

The Kepler Track is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, running from the shores of Lake Te Anau to Lake Manapouri and back via majestic alpine vistas. Start your trek off with this private water taxi across Lake Te Anau to Brod Bay. From there, stroll back to Te Anau along the lake’s limestone bluffs or, for more of a challenge, hike up Mount Luxmore, a summit with impressive views of Te Anau basin.

Kepler Track Water Taxi

15 minutesFree Cancellation

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

See the sheer cliffs of Milford Sound from the air and water on this half-day tour from Queenstown by sightseeing plane and catamaran. Fly over Fiordland National Park, part of a UNESCO-listed landscape, then touch down at Milford Sound for a nature cruise. This tour is perfect for photography and wildlife watching, and hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Queenstown hotels is included.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$521

Likely to Sell Out

Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$479

Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

35 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$394

14 Day Scenic New Zealand Discovery Private Tour

Discover New Zealand’s greatest wonders in one unforgettable journey—from glowworm caves and steaming geothermal pools to soaring glaciers, dramatic fjords, and star-filled skies. Drift through glowworm-lit caverns, walk at the foot of ancient glaciers, and stand beneath the clearest night skies on Earth. From Rotorua’s geothermal marvels to Fiordland’s fjords, Napier’s vineyards to Kaikoura’s wild seal colonies, each day reveals a new chapter of discovery. With private transfers, boutique stays, and handpicked activities, you’ll enjoy a seamless blend of iconic highlights and hidden gems. Whether it’s sipping wine by the sea, stargazing, or riding the legendary TranzAlpine train, New Zealand will capture your heart and take your breath away. This tour is the ultimate New Zealand story, written just for you.

14 Day Scenic New Zealand Discovery Private Tour

14 daysFree Cancellation

from US$10,154

Price varies by group size

Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport ONLY

Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport ONLY

50 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$147

Likely to Sell Out

Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

Soar above the clouds and majestic mountain peaks of Mt. Aspiring and Fiordland national parks for a truly bird’s-eye perspective of New Zealand’s celebrated alpine scenery. On this compact scenic flight from Queenstown, enjoy views of at least five major glaciers, each lesser-known than the heavily visited Fox and Franz Josef glaciers further north. This flight also showcases the deep, densely forested fiords of Milford Sound.

Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$379

Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown

Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s most impressive natural wonders, but the remote fjord lies around four hours by road from Queenstown. Save time and maximize your experience with this airplane tour to Milford Sound, which allows you to explore the region from both the air and land. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Skippers Canyon, Sutherland Falls, and the Fiordland National Park; and touch down to experience the fjord up close with a self-guided walk along the shore.

Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$441

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Know before you go

A wooden pier entering the Lake Te Anau in New Zealand.

Lake Te Anau is ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The towns of Te Anau and Manapouri are good bases for most travelers thanks to grocery stores, restaurants, and accomodation options.
Bring sturdy shoes or hiking boots to explore the many walking and mountain-biking tracks near the lake.
From November to March, book travel to Te Anau well in advance; accomodation and tours are known to sell out.
Overnight camping is generally restricted to designated campsites, even if your vehicle is self-contained.
Help prevent the spread of didymo, an invasive algae present in Lake Te Anau, by washing boats, kayaks, waders, and other gear when you leave the lake.

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