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Milford Cruise and Guided Walk in Fiordland National Park

Experience the Fiordlands most remarkable locations on foot and by boat as you cruise down the length of Milford Sound and trek through lush forests.
Milford Cruise and Guided Walk in Fiordland National Park

Highlights

  • Enjoy a two hour cruise down the length of Milford Sound

  • Witness spanning mountains, lush forests and alpine lakes

  • Enjoy the best hiking trails of the Fiordland National Park

  • Complimentary lunch is included

  • Transfers from your Te Anau accommodation

  • This experience holds and Enviro Gold Award

Glacier carved valleys and mirror lakes await you on this Milford Sound adventure from Te Anau. Discover the famous Fiordlands National Park and awe inspiring Milford Sound by foot and by boat for an extraordinary day out. Te Anau is the closest township to Milford Sound and the journey begins with a breathtaking two hour scenic drive which may be almost as beautiful as the final destination.

Upon arrival, you'll join a two hour nature cruise traveling the full length of Milford Sound offering an incredible vantage point to admire the scenery and capture the beauty of the region on camera. With excellent indoor and outdoor viewing areas and cascading waterfalls, rainforests and mountains - it's impossible to take a bad photograph here.

Following your cruise, discover a series of short walks within the Fiordlands National Park with your guide to Getrude Valley, Lake Gunn or Hollyford Valley. After a full day of adventure, amazing scenery and a delicious lunch, the tour comes to an end with a return transfer back to Te Anau.

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Inclusions

  • Transfers from your Te Anau accommodation
  • Two hour small boat extended nature cruise on Milford Sound
  • Knowledgeable and friendly guide
  • Lunch included
  • Series of short guided hikes 5-30 minutes in length to explore the area
  • Small groups, maximum 15 people on coach

Highlights

  • Enjoy a two hour nature cruise down the full length of Milford Sound
  • Witness spanning mountains, lush forests and alpine lakes
  • Enjoy the best hiking trails as you journey through Fiordland National Park

Time

  • Year Round: Leaves Te Anau at 8:00 am and return is 4:30-5:00 pm.

Duration

  • Please allow 10 hours for this experience
  • The cruise is two hours and the walk is 1-5 hours

Location

  • This experience takes place in the Fiordland National Park, departing Te Anau.

Hotel Pickup

  • This experience includes transfers from your Te Anau accommodation. Please advise your address at the time of booking.

What To Bring

  • Waterproof jacket
  • Warm clothing and walking/hiking shoes are essential
  • Sunhat,
  • Sunscreen
  • Woolly hat

Additional Information

  • Lunch is included, if you have any dietary requirements please ensure these are known prior to the day of travel for catering
  • Maximum of 15 participants per guide
  • The weather in Fiordland National Park is highly changeable. Please bring appropriate clothing and gear for the conditions

Cancellation Policy

  • Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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