Activities in Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound & Te Anau
Below is a description of the types of activities we can arrange on your behalf. Please use the prices as a guide only as they are subject to change, Please confirm prices when you book your activities and accommodation with us! For a Suggested Itinerary for Fiordland National Park and Te Anau that will complement your stay at the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park please CLICK HERE The below have been seperated into the areas where they occur - Te Anau, Milford Sound Or Doubtful Sound. Te Anau is the closest settlement before you enter the wilderness of Fiordland National Park, so come on over and stay where you intend to play! Our most highly recommended activities which should be considered by all guests visiting include:
Te Anau Te Anau is a beautiful village nestled on the shores of Lake Te Anau, surrounded by the Kepler and Murchison Mountains and on the cusp of civilisation and the Te Wahi Pounamu Fiordland National Park. Te Anau is an excellent place from which to base your explorations into Fiordland. Te Anau has a range of services including supermarkets, clothing stores, cinema, restaurants, bars and cafes. Most equipment may be hired or purchased or attained here! |
| | Glow-Worm Caves 2.15 hr hour trip includes cruise on Lake Te Anau to cavern house and guided tour through the caves $60.00 per adult. Children $15. | Paint Ball From $22.00, Group bookings prefered - enquire when you book. | | Horse Treking Horse Trek through Te Anau's scenic countryside, farmland and along the Whitestone river, A variety of horses are trained to suit all levels of experience. 3 to 3 and a half hours duration departures at 9.30am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm. $80.00 Per Rider. | 4X4 Moto Biking See the views of Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri, surrounding farmland and clear mountain views! Allow 3 hours including transport from Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park. Departing at 9.30am and 2pm - Evening tours at 6.00pm during the summer. $145.00 per person. | Guided Fishing (Lure & Troll) Range of fishing situations to suit all levels of experience visit www.natureobservations.com | Guided Walks and Hikes Highly recommend either Key Summit for a guided nature walk or their Milford Sound day tours with several short walks, enquire when you reserve. $140 per person - $180 per person | | | Fiordland Cinema Ata Whenua - Must see cinema presentation on Fiordland National Park. Movie Times and schedules at reception - groups should pre book screenings - see the schedules at www.fiordlandcinema.co.nz | | |
Milford Sound Cruise Spectacular Milford Sound - Described as the 8th wonder of the natural world journey through alpine road and fabulous scenery to emerge in Milford Sound. Cruise past Majestic Mitre Peak, and sheer cliff faces awash with waterfalls. Wildlife encounters common in Milford Sound include dolphins as they play on the bow of your cruise boat. Fur seals as they relax on the rocks and splash in the glistening morning sun and timid Fiordland Crested Penguins can also be seen. |
| Coach and Cruise Tour Options. Give your driver the day off and explore the Milford Road with one of the following friendly operators! Tracknet Piopiotahi Tour Friendly personalised and lots of short walks, explore Fiordland National Parks beech forest, rivers and alpine bits with this fantastic tour. Includes transport from Te Anau, knowledgeable guide and comfortable transport and a 2.15hr Cruise of Milford Sound. Spaces Limited to just 22 passengers - Book today. $145.00 per adult, $70.00 per child. www.natureobservations.com | Self Drive Tour Options: Day Cruises Some Important Notes for Self Driving to Milford Sound. Driving time from Te Anau to Milford Sound - Allow 2.15. If you plan on making stops please factor these into your drive time. You need to be at the Visitors Terminal ready to board your cruise 20 minutes before departure. From the carpark the visitors centre is a further 5 minute walk. From Lake Gunn to Milford Sound is an Alpine Road: Great care should be taken, follow instructions on all road signage for your own safety. Snow chains must be carried as instructed on road signage (Particularly April - November each year). Failure to obey these signs may result in a police fine. Ensure you fill your petrol tank before departing Te Anau - it is a 242km round trip.
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Real Journeys Daytime OptionsScenic Cruises and Nature Cruises: Scenic Cruise - Modern Style Boat, Cruise with informative commentary - 1.40hr duration Departs 9.00am, 11.00am, 12 noon, 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm - $62.00 - 82.00 per person. Nature Cruise - Sailing style boat, Leisurely Cruise with Nature Guide onboard - Duration 2.5 hrs Departs 10.30am, 12.30pm, 12.55pm, 1.25pm $82.00 - 85.00 per person | Milford Sound Overnight Cruises Milford Wanderer: Activities onboard includes Kayaking. Total of 61 Passengers. Quad Share bunk style rooms. Milford Mariner: Activities onboard includes Kayaking. Total of 60 Passengers. Twin cabin with private ensuite | Milford Sound Underwater Observatory: Explore the unique ecology of Milford Sound - Milford deep allows you to get under the waves in Milford Sound without getting wet! Descend 8-10 metres below the surface and see rare underwater species, such as black coral in its natural environment. Often can be added onto your Milford Sound Cruise for additional $28.00 per Adult. | |
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Diving/Snorkelling Do the cool divey thing with Tawaki Dive. Join Tawaki Dive on a fully guided tour from Te Anau including a 5 hour cruise and 2 guided dives in Milford Sound! www.tawakidive.co.nz | Kayaking The most spectacular way to see Milford Sound is at water level in a sea kayak - Lonely Planet. Highly recommend prebooking for any kayaking in Fiordland - This can often be booked weeks ahead. Book with us and don't miss out! Fiordland Wilderness Experiences Classic Kayaking - Milford Sound for the day. 4 -5 hrs on the water. Excellent Day trip departing either from Te Anau or Milford Sound Roscos Offer four options for Kayakers: Sunriser - Early morning paddle, suitable for all levels of experience Twilighter - Afternoon Paddle. Motor boat out into the Fiord and paddle back - challenging paddle for those more water confident visitors Milford Walk - Sea Kayak or power boat to Sandfly Point, rainforest walk up the Arthur Valley section of the Milford Track. KOMBO - Sunriser and Milford Walk Combination |
**MANY OF THESE COMPANIES MAY OFFER SEASONAL AND WINTER SPECIALS!! THE QUIETER SEASONS OF AUTUMN, WINTER AND SPRING ARE AMONG THE CHEAPEST TIMES TO VISIT THE FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK AND TE ANAU!! ASK US WHEN YOU RESERVE YOUR "TE ANAU HOLIDAY"!** | Doubtful Sound Doubtful Sound is the second of Fiordland's easily accessible Fiords. Doubtful Sound is five times larger than Milford Sound. Often described as the "Sounds of Silence". This is the most remote experience out of Doubtful Sound and Milford Sounds. Doubtful Sound is a beautiful serene wilderness, a pod of Dolphins is always in the Fiord so your chances of seeing them are dramatically better in Doubtful Sound than in Milford Sound - some cruises offer the opportunity to fish and kayak whilst others are purely sightseeing orientated. www.doubtfulsound.com Due to controls on commercialisation - Not as many visitors are able to experience Doubtful Sound each year - please ensure you book in advance of your intended travel date so you don't miss out! |
| Day Cruises Real Journeys 3 hour cruise of Doubtful Sound, experience the beauty and wilderness of Doubtful Sound. lunches may be ordered. $260.00 per person - Lunches and coach connections to/from Te Anau and Queenstown additional. Fiordland Explorer Personalised cruise of Doubtful Sound - With only 20 Passengers onboard each cruise they do fill up fast - Includes courtesy coach from Te Anau - lunches extra. $250.00 per person, Lunches additional | Overnight Cruises
Real JourneysActivities include Kayaking and sightseeing, twin and quad share rooms on-board MV Navigator. | Kayaking Fiordland Wilderness Experiences Two day kayaking in Doubtful Sound, overnight at a campsite in the Fiord before returing. |
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