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Must do things in Te Anau

1Milford Sound Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

What our guests say

Emilio C

Couple
5 days ago
A phenomenal tour, everything was very well organized and completely stress-free, and the driver was magnificent. That gentleman is phenomenal: he drives, organizes, and gives very clear explanations about both the places we visited and the logistics. During the trip we saw spectacular views, and the driver stopped at strategic spots. And the cruise, what can I say, an absolute must-see, truly phenomenal.

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

Mark P

New Zealand
Couple
Last week
Great day on the cruise , good English commentary of the sound formation and history of discovery. Seeing the penguin s leaving the nesting area and seals lazing in the sun in the rocks just made the day . The drive into Milford Sound is also spectacular in scenery with Keas at several of the stops keeping tourists entertained Would recommend to anyone interested in the great outdoors

Milford Sound Cruise by Pure Milford

Angus H

Australia
Couple
Last week

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The day ran extremely smoothly and was very well organised with very little waiting time between the boat across teh lake, the bus and then the boat on Doubtful Sound. Same applied for the return trip. Doubtful Sound is beautiful and although it maybe not quite as dramatic as Milford Sound, it certainly makes up for it for being a lot more quieter, we were the only boat on the day we went. We loved the part when they turn the motors off and ask everyone to enjoy the silence. The food and drinks on board were very good and reasonably priced. Commentary was great on each of the three legs of our journey. A thoughly enjoyable day and highluy recommended for those that want to get away from the croiwds of Milford Sound.

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise

Anne-britt B

Australia
Group
May 2026
This was a return visit for us after our honeymoon 15 years ago. The crew of the boat through to the tour guides were all friendly and knowledgeable. And the tour through the caves was a fun experience. We enjoyed it just as much a second time! There are stairs along the sturdy walkways, but it's an easy walk for most .. only two low spots that require ducking quite low, but nothing too arduous.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

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

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