EXCEPTIONAL MILFORD SOUND DAY TOURS AND GUIDED WALKS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 LisaKeeping 
 
11/02/2025
 
 
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Fantastic! Definitely do this tour!!! Fantastic tour! Fantastic tour guide (Tanya)! Epic scenery. Amazing in every way. I did quite a bit of research for this tour as it was quite pricey (for us), but I feel it was time & money well worth spending. The tour started with an early morning pick up from our hotel. Right from the start, Tanya (our tour guide & minibus driver) was really friendly & put us at ease. She was incredibly knowledgeable about both the geography & history of the area, including lots of funny & interesting anecdotes as we drove along. Tanya’s driving was great & we felt very safe throughout. We had numerous stops both on the way too & from Milford Sound, some quick photo stops (ask Tanya to take some shots for you - she’s definitely got a talent for it) and a couple included a little walk/mini trek to see waterfalls/lakes etc. The boat trip up the fiord & back was fantastic! There was plenty of room on the boat (really a catamaran) both inside & out. We started inside but then ended up spending most of our time out on the front deck. Along with the incredible scenery, we also saw some juvenile and adult seals. Both times the skipper took us in closer for a better view - the advantage of a smaller vessel. He also did the same with the waterfalls. In addition to all this, the packed lunch was fab! A sandwich packed full of lamb for my hubby & seafood for myself (prawns, smoked salmon & mussels!) and plenty of other snacks & a fruit juice. There’s also free tea, coffee & water on board the ship & a tea & cake break on the way down. You certainly won’t go hungry!An added bonus was that we were given free tickets to see Ata Whenua -shadowland (a 30min film showcasing the fiordlands from a helicopter) in Te Anau cinema which I also thoroughly enjoyed.I honestly couldn’t fault this trip. Thank you (especially Tanya)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 MJLloyd50 
 
10/02/2025
 
 
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Lake Marion Guided Walk Just 2 of us on our guided walk with Sacha who was an exceptional guide.A perfect walk with a beatiful lake at the end.Our guide was friendly, infomative and encouraging throughout the day.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 James A 
 
10/02/2025
 
 
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Do it, you won’t regret it A brilliant day. 2.5 hour drive from Te Auna through gorgeous countryside, excellent commentary from the very knowledgeable driver. Made a few stops for walks, lunch etc. Arrived Milford and onto the boat. Cruised for 1.45 hours magnificent scenery, saw dolphins and seals. Back on land, decided to do the helicopter flight, expensive but worth it. More scenery and a stop on a snow covered mountain. Dozens of photos to sort out.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Curiosity59041369345 
 
09/02/2025
 
 
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Amazing day, amazing views, amazing guide and amazing boat! The tour was amazing. The tour guide was friendly, interesting and informative. The places we visited did not disappoint. Milford sound itself was an incredible sight to behold. The boat was a medium sized catamaran with good viewing and seating opportunities. Not too crowded. The lunch sandwich was nice lots of snacks were provided, aswell as coffee and tea. Remember to bring warm, water repellant clothing, even in the summer, as the wind gets quite strong on the fiord.Amazing way to spend a day!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sara S 
 
02/02/2025
 
 
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Unforgettable Tour with the Amazing Tania! Tania was the best bus driver and tour guide we could have asked for. Her extensive knowledge, combined with her fun and informative style, made the tour truly memorable. She timed everything perfectly, allowing us to enjoy stops with breathtaking views. The boat ride was fantastic, and we had a delightful picnic, along with tea, coffee, and desserts at another rest stop. We were thrilled to see Kea birds, which were incredibly cute, and Tania knew all of their names. Highly recommend this tour!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 JudefromAus 
 
30/01/2025
 
 
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Highly recommended tour. A fantastic day! Tania, our guide, was fun and informative. The day was full but not rushed, perfect pace. Definitely recommend this company and tour. Milford Sound is breathtaking. We also had the picnic lunch which fresh, healthy and great value. Plenty of food to graze on throughout the day.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 julie_curtis630 
 
29/01/2025
 
 
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Wonderful day out Wonderful day trip with Tania as our host. Very well organised with a picnic stop on the way to the Sound and a lovely packed lunch, we were well looked after. Liked being part of a smaller group. Tania very informative on the local area and wildlife. Boat tour was excellent. Plenty of stops along the way to take photos and even a little walk through the bush to see the river views. Definitely recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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29/01/2025
 
 
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Beautiful trip! Fantastic tour! Jonathon, our bus driver was excellent. He was knowledgeable about the area and very accommodating to his passengers. Sack lunch was delicious. Cruise was also lovely and it was a small ship. We had plenty of room to sit inside or up on deck.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Laura S 
 
27/01/2025
 
 
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Great Te Anau to Milford experience Last minute decision to let the professionals do the driving to Milford sound. Jason, our guide, was entertaining and shared a wealth of knowledge about Te Anau, Milford, surrounding areas and New Zealand in general. Great day, right number of stops, generous lunch. Experience paired nicely with Cruise Milford boat trip. Much more relaxing than going it on our own.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 方 方 
 
25/01/2025
 
 
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Fantastic Must visit and thanks to our guide Jason, who provided a wonderful service! The cost definitely worth it! Highly recommended