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Cruise ship sailing through Milford Sound with mountain views.
Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch
Milford Sound Cruises
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Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2015 ratings.From NZ$150
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Tourists exploring Te Anau Glowworm Caves with rock formations.
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
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NZ$145
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings.From NZ$145
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Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers
Milford Sound Cruises
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NZ$205
From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 762 ratings.From NZ$205
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Woman laughing on boat deck during Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise, New Zealand.
From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Cruises
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From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 239 ratings.From NZ$305.15
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Cruise boat on Doubtful Sound with passengers photographing lush fjord scenery.
From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Cruises
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From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 142 ratings.From NZ$383
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Cruise boat on Milford Sound surrounded by misty mountains and calm waters.
Milford Sound Cruise
Milford Sound Cruises
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Milford Sound Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From NZ$150
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Cruise boat on Milford Sound with passengers, surrounded by lush cliffs.
Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries
Milford Sound Cruises
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NZ$285
Milford Sound Extended Scenic Cruise by Southern Discoveries. Rated 5 out of 5 from 8 ratings.From NZ$285
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Cruise ship on overnight tour in Doubtful Sound fjord, view from Manapouri.
From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Doubtful Sound Cruises
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From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$894
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Cruise passengers enjoying drinks with views of Milford Sound fjords.
Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Sparkling Wine
Milford Sound Cruises
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NZ$389
Premium Milford Sound Cruise with Gourmet Canapes & Sparkling Wine. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From NZ$389
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Cruise boat on Doubtful Sound with lush mountains in the background.
From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Doubtful Sound Cruises
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From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 108 ratings.From NZ$514
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Cruise ship in Doubtful Sound with misty mountains in the background, Te Anau.
From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Doubtful Sound Cruises
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From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$798
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Cruise ship at sunset on Milford Sound overnight tour.
Overnight Milford Sound Cruise with Dinner & Activities
Milford Sound Cruises
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Overnight Milford Sound Cruise with Dinner & Activities. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings.From NZ$819

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Top things to do in Te Anau

Milford Sound Cruises
Milford Sound Cruises
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Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
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Te Anau Guided Walks
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Doubtful Sound Cruises
Doubtful Sound Cruises
from NZ$305.15

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Must do things in Te Anau

Milford Sound Cruises

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Get spectacular views and breathtaking panoramas of the Tasman Sea and the Mitre Peak at Milford Sound. Sail along the 16km fiord, and marvel at the beauty of St Annes Point Lighthouse. Get informational commentary onboard and learn about Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls as you pass them by.
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Te Anau Glowworm Caves

2Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Step into Te Anau Glowworm Caves, where bioluminescent insects light the darkness. Glide through underground rivers as thousands of glowworms create a living constellation above. Experience New Zealand's unique subterranean ecosystem, where water has carved limestone into a hidden world.
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Te Anau Guided Walks

3Te Anau Guided Walks

Te Anau is home to spectacular landscapes, from Lake Marian to Milford track and Routeburn track at Fiordland National Park. Enjoy guided sessions of scenic exploration.
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Doubtful Sound Cruises

4Doubtful Sound Cruises

Explore the untouched beauty of Doubtful Sound with wilderness cruises from Manapouri or Te Anau. Journey through serene fiords, witness majestic waterfalls and encounter unique wildlife with guides to enhance your experience.
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What our guests say

Julie M

Canada
Solo
Apr 2026

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One of the most wonderful days! The best scenery, wonderful people, and a lovely time all around. Well organized and lots of fun!

From Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

David E

Australia
Group
Apr 2026
The scenery was absolutely spectacular, loved the excellent commentary, and got sprayed by the waterfall, so I look 10 years younger! :) Free hot chocolate also hit the spot!

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Lunch

Sandra O

Couple
Apr 2026
This was a great trip again by RealNZ. Bus pickup early from Te Anau meant we were in Milford Sound before the throngs arrived from QL. Really informative talk on board cruise and from bus driver en route, with some interesting photo stops en route. Good choice of food and snack on board cruise.

From Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Tracey M

New Zealand
Group
Apr 2026
The cruise was amazing!! Everything from the staff, to the information, to the vessels and the weather (ok, we lucked out with that!) such a fantastic day that we will never forget! Genuinely felt that the commentary provided on both the bus and the boat were brilliant - history made fun!

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Ulrich E

Germany
Couple
Feb 2026

+1 more

Lovely stops on the way to Milford Sound. The guide was very informative. Nice packed lunch and free tasty coffee from the fully automatic machine.

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise & Return Transfers

Theresa B

Australia
Family
Jan 2026
Loved seeing the glow worms, learning about their life cycle and understanding the historical formation of the caves and the lake, very informative and so interesting!

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Erik M

Australia
Couple
Dec 2025
We travelled on the Pure Milford catamaran. We absolutely enjoyed it, the scenery and the seals were a thrill to see. Of course, the staff members were amazing and friendly.

Milford Sound Cruise

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