Activity Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Milford Track Day Tour from Te Anau
About this activity
Get to do a day walk on the renowned Milford Track to Giant Gates Falls, including the water taxi ride down the Arthur River to Sandfly point and back to Deep Water Basin. Discover the stunning landscapes of Milford Sound on this day tour departing from Te Anau. Enjoy guided transport along the iconic Milford Road, with scenic stops perfect for photography. Opt in for an unforgettable nature cruise to explore the fjord's beauty and wildlife. Seasonal tours run from November to April.
At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 16 people
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Audio guide
- German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
- Operated by
- The Great Walks Bus
Ages: Children (0–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Government Fees
Not included
- Not included: Lunch
- Not included: Nature Cruise
Itinerary
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Te Anau Downs
3 min
Te Anau Downs is a scenic farming settlement located 30 minutes north of Te Anau on the edge of Fiordland National Park. It is primarily known as the mandatory boat departure point for the famous Milford Track Great Walk.
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5 min
One of the first highlights of a trip to Milford Sound after entering Fiordland National Park is the Eglinton Valley. It was carved out by glaciers thousands of years ago. Today, steep rocky mountains covered in native beech forest line the valley. The flat floor of the valley is covered in eye-catching golden tussock grass. The Eglinton Valley is a favourite photo stop for visitors – the eye-catching contrast between the dark tree-clad hillside and the rippling golden tussock makes for a stunning backdrop.
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5 min
Mirror Lakes are a popular, easily accessible scenic stop located 56 km north of Te Anau on the Milford Road. A short, accessible boardwalk offers stunning, glass-like reflections of the Earl Mountains on calm days.
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Pops View Look Out
5 min
Breathtaking Panoramas of Fiordland
On a clear day, Pops View provides expansive 270-degree vistas. To the east, you can see the jagged peaks of the Alisa Mountains. Looking north, the Hollyford Valley stretches out before you, while the Darran Mountains dominate the northwest horizon. The view to the northwest is particularly striking, offering a direct sightline up the cirque beyond Marian Valley, with Mount Christina on the left, Mount Lyttle on the right, and Mount Marian in the background.
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5 min
Monkey Creek is a beautiful spot on the road to Milford Sound. Stand amid awe-inspiring mountain scenery and experience New Zealand’s pristine environment in a fun and unique way.
Located within the Hollyford Valley, Monkey Creek is a glacier-fed spring with water so pure you can drink it straight from the source. You can fill up your water bottle from the bubbling brook and enjoy its icy refreshing taste!
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Stop 6
5 min
The tunnel is an astonishing feat of engineering. Construction began in 1935 as a depression-era relief project, originally started by just five men with picks and wheelbarrows. Plagued by extreme weather, avalanches, and World War II, it took 19 years to complete and officially opened to traffic in 1954.
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4 hours Admission included
Take the opportunity to do a day walk on the famous Milford Track. Enjoy a 10-minute water taxi ride up the famous Arthur River from Deep Water Basin to Sandfly Point to start the Milford Track walk.
Self-guided walk up to 11km (approx. 4 hours return) on the world-renowned Milford Track and discover Giant Gates Fall (Guided App for your walk is available)
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
The pick up area is just in front of the DOC visitor centre main entrance.
Please be there 10 minutes before departure time.
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.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options
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Tour + Nature Cruise
Tour includes Nature Cruise
Pickup included
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Tour from Te Anau
Does not include cruise
Pickup included
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Milford Track Day Tour from Te Anau
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