Tours & Activities in Te Anau

Join this scenic day tour to Milford Sound from Te Anau and relax while fully immersing yourself in this unique area. With more than 12 stops for photos and walks along the way, we will make sure you get to see it all.

Enjoy a cruise across Lake Te Anau to the Murchison Mountains’ network of natural caves. Explore an underground world of sculptured rock, underground waterfalls, and a silent hidden glowworm grotto.

Join this tour for an elegant cruise on the historic motor yacht "Faith" on Lake Te Anau. This relaxed 3-hour experience includes a guided walk in the Fiordland National Park, a delightful afternoon tea and refreshments, and cruising home under sail. You have 3 uniformed crew hosting you while on board, and 2 nature guides to show you the delights of New Zealand scenery. This option is restricted to 16 passengers to ensure a comfortable, personable experience.

One of the most spectacular day tours you will ever do, anywhere

Book this half-day Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour and expore the mysterious underground world of the glowworm cave and its history from your guide.

Take in the stunning views and wonderful wildlife as you cruise around Milford Sound. Relax on board with tea and coffee, enjoying the commentary, and make the most of the photo ops as you go.

Private guided tour in a luxury Tesla Model X or Model Y. Our knowledgeable guides offer personalized tours into the world-renown Milford Sound from Te Anau. Every tour includes a 2-hour cruise that takes you past the iconic Mitre Peak(shared with others).

The journey to Milford Sound is as spectacular as the destination, so sit back, relax and take in the views from Queenstown or Te Anau to Milford Sound on this tour.

Enjoy a leisurely trip from Te Anau through the Fiordland National Park with photo stops and nature walks, before joining an informative and scenic cruise exploring Milford Sound with lunch included.

Join us for an elegant cruise on the historic motor yacht "Faith" on Lake Te Anau. This relaxed 3-hour experience includes a guided walk in the Fiordland National Park, a delightful morning tea and refreshments, and cruising home under sail. You have 3 uniformed crew hosting you while on board, and 2 nature guides to show you the delights of New Zealand scenery. This option is restricted to 16 passengers to ensure a comfortable, personable experience.

Book this Doubtful Sound cruise from Queenstown and Te Anau and experience the spectacular, remote wilderness of Doubtful.

Embark on a day trip in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip bus transportation from Te Anau. Sit back, look out for native wildlife, and discover the beauty of Fiordland.

* First Boat to the Milford Track * Small and personal family company offering premium service and a fun commentary along the way * Get to know your fellow hikers

Enjoy a day trip to Fiordland from Te Anau and admire the area's natural beauty. Be on the lookout for wildlife and take a cruise on Milford Sound.

Make your way down to Te Anau’s historic wharf, and step aboard an elegant vessel on this 1.5-hour champagne cruise. Pause to appreciate the beauty of the era you’re about to experience and celebrate the attention to detail and fine craftsmanship of the mid 1930’s. Sit back and relax as you sail into the deep waters of Lake Te Anau. Allow yourself to be treated with champagne and canapés as the ancient history and unique Fiordland landscape slide by effortlessly. Celebrate your vacation as the setting sun turns Te Anau golden, take a deep breath and connect.

Discover New Zealand’s best scenic highlight with a Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown. Glide along the tranquil fjord, viewing amazing wildlife, dramatic waterfalls and the majestic Mitre Peak.

Begin your awe-inspiring guided day experience on the Kepler Track with a scenic helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut. At the top explore the expansive tussock fields and enjoy panoramic mountain views on foot as we hike in the alpine area. Then descend the mountain on a well-formed track through native beech forest and pass under towering limestone bluffs to reach the sandy lake shore for a water taxi ride back to Te Anau.

Take part in an exciting day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau with a local guide. Travel by coach, cruise, and on foot to explore spectacular scenery from mountains to sea.

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicle specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound. Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioning, small bag storage space, table trays & USB charging. Guided by our local expert commentary, we take you to all the main photo & experience stops but also add in a couple of extra special ones not listed here. Three short & optional nature walks are included. Upon arriving in Milford Sound, your two-hour nature cruise awaits you aboard our cruise partners premium boat. Boasting a full restaurant and bar, you can dine in comfortable seating enjoying local blue cod, wild venison or other NZ classics while the mountains, waterfalls and wildlife go by. Our tour fully offsets its emissions with the planting of native trees for every guest and fully recyclable/compostable amenities. Our goal is to create memories, not footprints.

Experience the majestic Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip luxury bus transportation from Queenstown. Sit back, relax, look out for native wildlife and soak up the stunning scenery in Fiordland.

Departing from our Te Anau lakeside base, the journey begins by soaring over Lake Te Anau. Soak up views of the Hidden Lakes before flying above the local’s playground. We land at a mountain tarn with views over the Main Divide. Once airborne again, you’ll fly over the remote Kepler Mountains before getting dropped off at the Luxmore Hut. The starting point of your hike. Soak up the amazing views from Luxmore Summit, before descending onto the shores of Lake Te Anau. Duration of hike: 3 hours or 6 hours if you including additional Summit Track Duration: Scenic flight: 25min Hike: 3 or 6 hours Boat trip back to town centre: 10min

Soak up the landscapes of Fiordland on a guided day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown. Get up close to nature and wildlife onboard a cruise of Milford Sound and opt to add on a scenic flight.

Discover the beauty of the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park. Being 10 times larger than Milford Sound there is plenty to view in the helicopter from rugged granite mountains rising approximately 2000 m above sea level, hidden alpine lakes with rushing waterfalls and the vast Tasman Sea meeting at the mouth of Doubtful Sound. You will also have a remote landing if the weather is suitable.

Travel to an untouched world in Fiordland National Park from Te Anau. Enjoy a cruise across Lake Manapouri, a short coach trip over Wilmot Pass, then discover Doubtful Sound on a magnificent cruise. Be on the lookout dolphins, fur seals and more!

Your wonderful day begins with an amazing helicopter flight. This is an extended flight – more than just getting you to the start of the track. We fly over the largest lake in the South Island (Lake Te Anau) before cruising over a group of “hidden lakes” that can only be seen from the air. Our first landing is a 10 minute stop on Mt Maury. This landing site is 100m higher than the mountain we will be walking on, so allows you to see the amazing views from above. We then land at the Luxmore Hut and begin your hike through some wonderful alpine vegetation with our knowledgeable guide who will share their expertise in a friendly and sometimes humorous way. We are now walking part of the Kepler Track. The views from the Luxmore Hut never cease to amaze. From here you have the opportunity to take a hike to the top of Mt Luxmore or start the easy hike down to the shores of the lake. A boat awaits us for our short cruise to the east side of Lake Te Anau.

Indulge in Te Anau's premium small group tour to Milford Sound, including up to 11 nature, photo and rest stops, up to two nature walks, and a two-hour cruise. Learn about the area from a local guide.

This scenic flight visits both Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound. Two of Fourteen beautiful Fiords within the Fiordland National Park. Doubtful Sound is the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park and is most popular next to Milford Sound. Dusky Sound is one of the largest and complex Fiords in Fiordland, being 40km long and 8km at the widest part, it encompasses many islands and was named by Caption Cook in 1773.

Visit Milford Sound by premium coach for a 2-hour nature cruise and picnic lunch. Enjoy the scenery, informative commentary, and photo stops before sailing close to the fiord's waterfalls.

The most scenic jet boat ride ever: see actual “Lord of the Rings” film locations on the way down to the beautiful Lake Manapouri. On the way down the river you will get the chance to spot rainbow and brown trout. There is an amazing view around every river bend. The ride has a pinch of adrenalin and heaps of natural beauty. Lake Manapouri is amazing and you may not see another boat in sight. Your start of part of the Kepler Track begins on disembarking from the boat at approximately 12:00 pm. A leisurely guided walk begins through towering Beech trees and even taller Rimu trees. Our guide will share his/her knowledge with you; Native trees, ferns and the occasional Bellbirds, Tuis, friendly Fantails, Tomtits, Finches and Robins will keep your camera clicking. The hike concludes at the large suspension bridge at Rainbow Reach where your transport awaits to take you back to Te Anau

Enjoy the thrill of jet boating down the trout-filled Waiau River to the serene Lake Manapouri. Take a short stroll among the unique wilderness of Fiordland National Park to experience the perfect mix of isolated breathtaking views and undeniable fun.