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Highlights
- Enjoy Milford Sound with an extended cruise of over two hours on the fiord, national park fees included, plus lunch as part of a full-day outing.
- Set off from Te Anau with round-trip transfers in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter as your driver-guide shares stories along the scenic Milford Road.
- Cruise Milford Sound on the Discover More across the fiord, using indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks as you please for changing views.
- During the cruise, an onboard Nature Guide explains the fiord's geology, wildlife and history while you choose your favorite lookout spot to listen.
Your Experience
Explore Milford Sound on a small-group Sprinter journey from Te Anau with the Discover More Cruise, our longest cruise on the fiord, and a picnic lunch onboard.
Getting started
Begin your day with pickup in Te Anau and board a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, limited to a maximum of 12 guests. Your local driver-guide welcomes you aboard and manages the road journey, so there are no queues or decisions to make along the way.
What to expect
Te Anau to Milford Sound road journey
Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter with a maximum of 12 guests.
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The Sprinter's 12 leather seats and glass roof give you panoramic views along the Milford Road. Wi-Fi, USB/USB-C charging and a chilled water dispenser are available onboard.
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The 2.5 hour drive climbs through Fiordland National Park to the Homer Tunnel, with your driver-guide providing commentary throughout.
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Your driver-guide makes photo stops at scenic viewpoints along the way.
Discover More Cruise
At the wharf, you board the Discover More Cruise, our longest cruise on the fiord, with a dedicated Nature Guide onboard.
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The cruise runs up to 2 hours 15 minutes, covering the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea entrance.
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Your Nature Guide shares insights into Milford Sound's geology, wildlife and history throughout the cruise.
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The extra time on the water means more time at Stirling Falls and Bowen Falls.
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Enjoy a picnic lunch onboard as you cruise, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available when you book.
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Move freely between the indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks, and watch for New Zealand fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and Fiordland crested penguins.
Return to Te Anau
After the cruise, you travel back to Te Anau by Sprinter.
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Your driver-guide takes you back the way you came, with the day running up to approximately 7 hours 30 minutes from Te Anau door to door.
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Round-trip Sprinter transfers mean you don't need to arrange separate transport, with your evening back in Te Anau free.
Inclusions
- Return small-group transport from Te Anau in a glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, max 12 guests
- Wi-Fi, USB/USB-C charging and a chilled water dispenser onboard the vehicle
- Driver-guide commentary along the Milford Road throughout the journey
- Milford Sound Discover More Cruise, the longest cruise itinerary on the fiord
- Up to 2 hours 15 minutes cruising the full length of the fiord, with indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks
- Onboard Nature Guide covering Milford Sound's geology, wildlife (fur seals, dolphins, Fiordland crested penguins) and history
- Picnic lunch included onboard, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available
- All national park entry and cruise fees
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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