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Great New Zealand Walks & Milford Cruises

Fiordland Tours are specialist small group operators based in Te Anau. Explore Fiordland National Park which is ground zero for discovering the great New Zealand outdoors. Explore the towering mountains, spectacular water falls, glacial lakes and rain forest. Choose from a wide selection of outdoor tours including Milford Sound Cruise Tours, Guided Day Walks on the Kepler Track and also providing track transport

Milford Sound Tours – Daily guided tours to Milford Sound from Te Anau in our specially fitted and extremely comfortable coaches. With groups of no more than 15, plenty of stops for photos, and optional short walks, you get to see this spectacular place properly. Each tour connects with a small boat operator for a scenic cruise. Fiordland Tours would like to help you explore this slice of paradise – at your own pace.

Guided Day Walks – We enjoy showing people this amazing area, and have worked out some great guided walks day tour options to show you the best bits of the Kepler Track – as well as showcasing the area by helicopter or by jet boat. All our private guided walks are exclusive and private to your group.

At Fiordland Tours, we have a range of options to get you – by yourself or with a group – where you need to be. We provide sector transport to all the tracks, as well as Queenstown to Te Anau transport on demand.

Fiordland Day Tour Options from Te Anau

Fiordland Tours – Milford Sound Fiordland Extraordinaire:

Price: Adult $230.43 per person – Child $104.17- Infant $104.17
Departs: 8:00 am – Return 6:00 pm from your Te Anau accommodation. This tour is one hour longer than our Milford Day Tour
Duration: 10 hours

Our signature tour – an extended day trip to Milford Sound from Te Anau that ensures you see all the best bits that this place has on offer – extra walks and a nature cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises or Cruise Milford.

This is our signature tour – an extended day trip to Milford Sound from Te Anau that ensures you see all the best bits that this place has on offer – we include extra walks, home baking, and a nature cruise on the famous Milford Sound.

The Days Itinerary:

A fun commentary with plenty of local knowledge included
Travel the spectacular Milford Road – with up to 19 scenic photo stops along the way.
A chance to see Keas, Seals, Dolphins and the Fiordland Crested Penguin
We visit the historical Gunns Camp and supply an amazing morning tea that includes wonderful date scones, tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolates and fruit juice

20 minute walk to the amazing Chasm
We offer the chance to do the most spectacular optional 30 minute walk between here and Milford Sound. It is the Marian Cascade which is a continuous cascading water fall draining from a glacier fed lake.
A 2 hour nature cruise on Milford Sound
Plenty of toilet stops

Fiordland – Milford Sound Coach, Cruise & Fly

Price: Adult $239 per person – Child $130 (Plus $585 1 hour fixed wing scenic flight)
Departs: 8:00 am
Duration: 8 hours approx

We have two options for getting you home from Milford Sound by plane – both taking in majestic scenery, and allowing you to experience Milford Sound by land, sea and air.

with our Coach, Cruise then Fly Options. Complete your Fiordland Extraordinaire tour with a flight back to Te Anau on a fixed wing plane.

The Days Itinerary:

A fun commentary with plenty of local knowledge included
Travel the spectacular Milford Road – with up to 19 scenic photo stops along the way.
A chance to see Keas, Seals, Dolphins and the Fiordland Crested Penguin
We visit the historical Gunns Camp and supply an amazing morning tea that includes wonderful date scones, tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolates and fruit juice

20 minute walk to the amazing Chasm
We offer the chance to do the most spectacular optional 30 minute walk between here and Milford Sound. It is the Marian Cascade which is a continuous cascading water fall draining from a glacier fed lake.
A 2 hour nature cruise on Milford Sound
2 options for flight back to Te Anau

Fiordland Tours – Milford Sound Private Tour

Price: One person $1150 to $1480 for 4 person
Departs: Pick up and drop off from your Te Anau accommodation – times by arrangement. (Pick up/drop off to Queenstown on request)
Duration: 8 hours approx

See Milford Sound exactly as you wish to – with our Private Tour, you have the option of stopping when you want, for as long as you want, while making the most of our expertise in the area.

The Days Itinerary:

A fun, tailored commentary with plenty of local knowledge included
Travel the spectacular Milford Road – scenic photo stops & guided walks along the way.
A chance to see Keas, Seals, Dolphins and the Fiordland Crested Penguin
Option to visit the historical Gunns Camp and indulge in an amazing morning tea that includes wonderful date scones, tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolates and fruit juice
Optional 20 minute walk to the amazing Chasm

We offer the chance to do the most spectacular 30 minute walk between here and Milford Sound. It is the Marian Cascade which is a continuous cascading water fall draining from a glacier fed lake.
A nature cruise on Milford Sound
Optional Flights – fixed wing or Helicopter – private tours from Queenstown can also include a return flight to Queenstown after the Cruise
Our coaches are small and comfortable, and have been specially fitted with quality leg room.

Fiordland Tours – Kepler Track Boat & Hike

“By combining a scenic jet boat ride and guided walk along the best of the Kepler Track, we create a truly unique experience for you”

Price: One person $650 – 2 person $780 – 3 adults $870 – 4 adults+ $260 pp Child: $130 pp
Departs: 11:00 am
Duration: 5.5 hours approx

This trip allows you to see the ‘best’ bits of the Kepler Track in one day. Join us on a guided trip that includes a scenic Jet boat ride, all transport you need, and a morning tea.

The Days Itinerary:

Depart 11.00 am – Return 4:30 pm from your Te Anau accommodation. (An earlier start can be arranged)
Transport by coach to the edge of the Waiau river.
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.

Fiordland Tours – Routeburn & Key Summit Day Walk

“The day walk that takes you from wonderful views to magnificent views.”

Price: One person $550 – 2 person $290 each – 3 person $240 – 4 person $200 Child $150 pp
Departs: 8:30 am
Duration: 8 hours

A wonderful day out capturing the most amazing views of several valleys from lookouts on part of the Routeburn Track and beyond. This is a wonderful day out with Fiordland Walks capturing the most amazing views of several valleys from lookouts on part of the Routeburn Track and beyond.

The Days Itinerary:

Depart 8:30 am – Return (approx) 4:30 pm from your Te Anau accommodation. (Times can be changed)
We will travel the world famous Milford Road on our way to the main divide that separates the Eglinton Valley and the Hollyford Valley.
Our walk starts at the “Divide” and before we start the walk we will supply you with a wonderful morning tea with tea, coffee or fruit juice and our famous fresh baking. We will then make our way through some amazing bush in a meandering well formed track that requires a slight to medium fitness level.
At the bush line we experience some unique alpine vegetation as we zig-zag our way to Key Summit with the same gradient all the way.

If the weather is favourable we will have some add-ons during the day that takes you from wonderful views to magnificent views.
At the summit you will experience stunning panoramic views of alpine lakes in several glacier carved valleys, and views of some Fiordland’s highest mountains.
You will be on the famous Routeburn track for a good part of the day.
We walk at a leisurely pace with your fitness level in mind at all times
We will guarantee you a wonderful day regardless of the weather. If the weather becomes inclement when we get to the “Divide” we will take you to some amazing short walks in the Hollyford Valley instead.

Fiordland Tours – Luxmore Kepler Heli Hike

“Hidden lakes, a spectacular flight with 2 landings, amazing views… this is the way to maximise your Luxmore / Kepler experience!”

Price: starting at $680 per person based on 4 persons
Departs: 9:30 am
Duration: 6.5 hours approx

Our extended Helicopter flight, with 2 landings and wonderful photo stops, is a spectacular way to get to the Luxmore Hut. This is a great way to see the amazing Kepler Track in full glory.

The Days Itinerary:

Depart 9:30 am from your Te Anau accommodation. Return (approx) 4:00 pm (Times can be changed)
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 flying 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 have time for plenty of photos here!
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. We spend some quality time with this view having morning tea with our home baking which includes our famous date scones, tea, coffee and biscuits.
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.
While the view of the lake disappears, the walk through the native vegetationincluding beech trees, ferns and the occasional native bird is absolutely beautiful.
As we descend to the lake which is 220 metres above sea level you will notice a remarkable change in the vegetation. We will share the geology of Fiordland and tell you all you want to know about the native fauna.
A boat awaits us for our short cruise to the east side of Lake Te Anau.

Lake Marian Day Walk

“On a clear day with little wind the reflections are stunning to say the least.”

Price: One person $550 – 2 person $290 each – 3 person $240 – 4 person plus $200 each Child $150 pp
Departs: 8:30 am
Duration: 8 hours

A beautiful alpine lake held within a ‘hanging valley’. Stunning reflections in this alpine lake, and amazing un-tapped views.

Lake Marian is a beautiful alpine lake held within a “hanging valley”. The lake is just at the bush line and is surrounded by mountains. On a clear day with little wind the reflections are stunning to say the least. We will spend some extra time at the lake and walk around the south side. The views here are amazing with the permanent snow covered Mt Crosscut and the Darren range that seems so close to us.

The Days Itinerary:

Depart 8:30 am – Return (approx) 4:30 pm from your Te Anau accommodation. (Times can be changed)
We begin our journey with a spectacular scenic drive along the Milford Road. Approximately 1 hour into our journey we enter Fiordland National Park which is the largest national park in New Zealand.
We stop at some fantastic photo places along the way to the Lower Hollyford Valley.
The starting point for the guided walk to Lake Marian is just one kilometre into the Hollyford Valley making our journey from Te Anau 86 kilometres.
The hike starts with a gentle walk alongside a spectacular series of waterfalls, then steepens and becomes quite rocky underfoot and sometimes a bit muddy after rain. As we ascend through a lush forest of fuchsia, ribbon wood and beech trees at your pace we make frequent stops and offer information about the fauna and answer any questions that you may have.

The hike starts with a gentle walk alongside a spectacular series of waterfalls, then steepens and becomes quite rocky underfoot and sometimes a bit muddy after rain. As we ascend through a lush forest of fuchsia, ribbon wood and beech trees at your pace we make frequent stops and offer information about the fauna and answer any questions that you may have.
Bird life can be plentiful and we make time to capture photos of them.
We supply a morning tea with home baking and tea coffee etc. We can supply lunch as an optional extra and to be carried by your self.
The time spent at Lake Marian will depend on the weather but the return from the Hollyford car park is around 5 hours.
If adverse weather shortens our time at Lake Marian we will take you further down the Hollyford Road and explore some amazing short walks and the unique Gunns Camp.