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Travel along the spectacular Milford Road on a full-day Milford Sound tour from Te Anau. See native wildlife such as the endangered kea (an alpine parrot), seals, dolphins, and Fiordland crested penguins. Enjoy short walks to beautiful sights including the Chasm and Marian Cascade, and take a sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound. Includes entrance fees, boat cruise, morning tea, and hotel transfers.

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.

Soar over Lake Te Anau via helicopter. Soak up views of the Hidden Lakes, the Main Divide and the remote Kepler Mountains before getting dropped off at the Luxmore Hut for your hike. Soak up the amazing views from Luxmore Summit, before descending by foot onto the shores of Lake Te Anau.

Explore Milford Sound on a full-day tour from Queenstown with a combination of a scenic coach ride, sightseeing cruise, and return flight over the pristine mountain wilderness. Avoid the hassle of self-driving through the beautiful landscape and let an experienced driver take the wheel on the mountainous roads. Look out for rare South Island wildlife on the cruise, then save time with a flight back to Queenstown.

Explore Fiordland National Park's Doubtful Sound on this full-day cruise from Manapouri. Enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Manapouri, then a short coach journey over Wilmot Pass, with stunning views. Cruise the 25-mile (40-kilometer) stretch of Doubtful Sound, looking out for fur seals, bottlenose dolphins, and Fiordland crested penguins while listening to your naturalist guide’s commentary. A highlight is when the engines are cut so you can appreciate the silence.

A Milford Sound cruise is a must-do activity in southern New Zealand, but getting there independently can be stressful because of the rugged mountain roads. This full-day tour from Te Anau includes a hotel pickup and picnic lunch, so you don’t need to pack your own. Watch the views rather than the road by going with a guide and driver. See many spectacular sights along the way, including Mirror Lakes.

Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound are two of the most stunning destinations in the Fiordland National Park. On this tour, explore both in less than two hours on a thrilling helicopter flight. Soar over the dramatic glaciers, lakes, and fjords; touchdown at remote viewpoints overlooking both fjords; and enjoy stunning aerial views of Lake Manapouri and the Kepler Mountains.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on Lake Te Anau on a tour that combines a cruise and guided nature walk in Fiordland National Park. Board an historic motorized yacht at the wharf for a relaxed cruise with afternoon tea. After a bush walk with mountain views, set sail for the return. This cruise is limited to 16 passengers to ensure a comfortable, personal experience.

See Fiordland National Park’s enormous Doubtful Sound from the sky on this scenic helicopter tour. It’s impossible to access by road so this helicopter tour offers a quick and convenient way of visiting this stunning landscape of rugged mountains, lakes, and lush native rainforest. If weather permits, land in an isolated location to get panoramic photos of the fjord.

Take a scenic flight over Fiordland National Park on this 20-minute helicopter tour, departing from Te Anau. Enjoy aerial views of mountain peaks and alpine lakes including Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau. Listen to live commentary from the professional pilot via audio headsets. Top off your adventure with an alpine landing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Lifting off from our base at the Manapouri Te Anau Airport, you will immediately enjoy stunning views over Lake Manapouri, before you travel west towards the main divide of Te- Rua -o -te-Moko Fiordland National Park. Soar over hidden tarns (lakes), crystal clear rivers, pristine forest and ancient glacial carved valleys as you make your way to Tamatea Dusky Sound. Certain times of year there will be snow on the tops of the mountains which stretch out to the coast of the Tasman Sea. Two remote landing will be carried out, where you can step foot in some of the most remote parts of New Zealand and take photos of your adventure into the wilderness.