Milford Sound VIP Nature Cruise Small Group ex Te Anau

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About this activity

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound with an exclusive small-group experience that includes transport and a nature cruise. Departing from Te Anau, travel in a customized glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter designed for just 12 guests, ensuring comfort and panoramic views.

Upon arrival, enjoy priority boarding for your Nature Cruise, featuring the Captain's VIP Lounge where you can savor stunning views of Stirling Falls and the surrounding cliffs. With all-inclusive food and beverages served onboard, you can relax and enjoy the company of NZ fur seals, and other wildlife throughout your journey.

Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 guests for personalized experiences
Travel in a luxury glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter with onboard amenities
Priority boarding and access to the Captain's VIP Lounge during the cruise
All-inclusive food and drinks served onboard, including beer and wine

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Southern Discoveries

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Multi-lingual app for commentary available: App Store and Google Play search Southern Discoveries
Included: USB & USB-C charging ports on board the Mercedes Sprinter
Included: Return transport from Te Anau to Milford Sound on 12 seater glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter
Included: Informative commentary provided by local driver
Included: Access to the Captain’s VIP Lounge - a private onboard cabin and viewing deck
Included: Milford Sound Nature Cruise of up to 2 hours
Included: Priority boarding onto the Milford Sound Nature Cruise
Included: Dedicated host & all-inclusive food and beverages served onboard (beer, wine and non-alcoholic)

Not included

Not included: Alcohol will not be served on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, East Monday or Anzac Day

Itinerary

Te Anau

Passing by

This is where you begin your journey
Eglinton Valley

15 min

One of the potential stops on the way to Milford.

Eglinton Valley - a stunning glacial valley framed by mountains and golden tussock grasslands.
Lake Gunn

Passing by

Lake Gunn is a glacial lake sitting right on the Milford Road
Mirror Lakes Walk

10 min

One of the potential stops on the way to Milford. A gentle walk beside a lake that can perfectly reflect the surrounding Earl Mountains when weather permits.
Stop 5

Passing by

The Cleddau River was named by early European explorer John Grono after the river in his home country of Wales
Monkey Creek

10 min

One of the potential stops on the way to Milford. Monkey Creek is a glacier-fed spring with water so pure you can drink it straight from the source.
Homer Tunnel

Passing by

The Homer Tunnel took 19 years to build through solid rock, and before it opened in 1954, there was no road access to Milford Sound at all.
Milford Sound

2 hours Admission included

This is where you will join your Milford Sound Cruise.
Mitre Peak

Passing by

Mitre Peak rises almost sheer from the water to 1,690 metres.
Bowen Falls

Passing by

Bowen Falls is one of only two permanent waterfalls in Milford Sound and, at 162 metres.
Stop 11

Passing by

Sinbad Gully is home to the Sinbad skink, one of the rarest lizards in the world.
Stirling Falls

Passing by

Stirling Falls drops 151 metres directly into the fiord — three times the height of Niagara Falls.
Stop 13

15 min

The conclusion of the cruise.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please make your way to the Te Anau i-SITE for check-in. Once checked in, the team will advise where to wait for your driver.

End point

Please make your way to the Te Anau i-SITE for check-in. Once checked in, the team will advise where to wait for your driver.

Using your ticket

When you check in at the Te Anau i-SITE, you will receive your boarding passes for the day.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.