Experience the best of Fiordland National Park with Fiordland Tours. Offering daily guided sightseeing tours to Milford Sound from Te Anau, as well as guided walks on the Routeburn, Kepler, and Lake Marian trails.
With small groups of no more than 16, enjoy a personalised experience with expert local guides. Tours are designed at a leisurely pace to maximise your time in the national park, capture stunning photo opportunities, and adapt to the group’s rhythm as you explore the breathtaking landscapes of Ata Whenua, Fiordland.
Fiordland Tours Activity Options
This is the signature tour – an extended day trip to Milford Sound from Te Anau that ensures you see all the best sights this place has to offer. With extra walks, home baking, and a nature cruise on the famous Milford Sound, this is a trip to remember.
- Departs from Te Anau and returns the same day (extended day tour)
- Led by expert local guides with in-depth knowledge of Fiordland
- Designed to showcase the best of Fiordland National Park in comfort and style
- Travel in spacious, comfortable vans with panoramic windows
- Includes multiple scenic stops, optional short walks, and great photo opportunities
- Enjoy a delicious baked-style morning tea in the serenity of the national park
- Join a boutique 1 hour 45 minute nature cruise through spectacular Milford Sound
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from Te Anau accommodation
- Free entry to Ata Whenua – Shadowland movie post-tour
- A relaxed and comprehensive way to experience the “eighth wonder of the world”
- Duration: 9.5 hours from Te Anau
- Cruise: 1 hour 45 minute nature cruise in Milford Sound
- Small group experience – maximum of 16 guests
- Operates: Year round
Luxmore Heli Hike
The Luxmore Heli Hike offers an extraordinary blend of adventure and breathtaking scenery.
- Departs from Queenstown or Te Anau
- Extended scenic helicopter flight with multiple landings
- Fly over Lake Te Anau and Fiordland’s hidden alpine lakes
- First landing on Mount Maury offers panoramic views
- Second landing at Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track
- Enjoy morning tea with sweeping views and alpine surroundings
- Guided hike begins at Luxmore Hut and follows the Kepler Track ridgeline
- Gradual descent through diverse landscapes: alpine vegetation to native beech forest
- Opportunity to see native birdlife and lush forest scenery
- Tour concludes with a scenic boat ride across Lake Te Anau
- Return to Te Anau town centre
- Optional return to Queenstown by road or an additional helicopter flight
- Duration: 9-hours from Queenstown | 6.5-hours from Te Anau
- Hike: 8.5km each way | 800m descent
- Moderate fitness level required
- Small group experience – maximum of 12 guests
- Operates seasonally: October to April
Jet Boat and Kepler Hike
Jet Boat & Kepler Hike offers an exhilarating day of adventure and natural beauty.
- Complimentary pick-up from Te Anau accommodation
- Thrilling jet boat ride on the Waiau River
- Stop at iconic Lord of the Rings filming locations
- Continue up the river to explore the crystal-clear waters of Lake Manapouri
- Enjoy morning tea on the lake’s scenic shoreline
- Guided walk along the Kepler Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks
- Stroll through lush native forest with beech trees and native birdlife
- Plenty of photo opportunities throughout the walk
- Walk concludes at the Rainbow Reach suspension bridge
- Return transport provided back to Te Anau
- Duration: 6.5- hours from Te Anau
- Hike: 7km one way hike | mostly flat
- Moderate fitness required
- Small group experience – maximum of 12 guests
- Operates: August – April
Routeburn Key Summit
Routeburn Track / Key Summit Hike offers a breathtaking exploration of one of New Zealand’s Great Walks.
- Full-day guided walk on the stunning Fiordland side of the famous Routeburn Track
- Departs Te Anau with complimentary pick-up included
- Scenic drive along the iconic Milford Sound Road to the Divide trailhead
- Enjoy a delicious morning tea with freshly baked treats in Fiordland National Park
- Hike through ancient beech forest and alpine landscapes
- Ascend to Key Summit for breathtaking panoramic views of alpine lakes and valleys
- Route follows a well-formed track, suitable for a range of fitness levels
- Expert guide sets a relaxed pace and shares local insights throughout the day
- Duration: 8-hours from Te Anau
- Hike: 7km return hike | 400m elevation gain
- Moderate fitness required
- Small group experience – maximum of 12 guests
- Operates seasonally: October to April
Lake Marian Hike
Lake Marian Day Walk offers a captivating hike to one of Fiordland’s most beautiful alpine lakes, nestled in a hanging valley and surrounded by incredible mountainous landscapes.
- Complimentary pick-up from Te Anau accommodation
- Scenic drive along Milford Sound Road with photo stops in Fiordland National Park
- Guided walk begins beside cascading waterfalls and ascends through lush native forest
- Led by an experienced, knowledgeable guide
- Morning tea included with fresh baking and refreshments at a scenic stop
- Hike to Lake Marian and back takes approximately 5 hours
- Time to enjoy lunch and explore the lake’s southern shore
- Duration: 6.5 hours (from Te Anau)
- Hike: 6.5 km return | 420 m elevation gain
- Moderate fitness required
- Small group experience – maximum 6 guests
- Operates seasonally: October to April
Private Guided Hikes and Tours
Private Guided Day Tours or Hikes are available to the stunning Milford Sound, as well as on iconic tracks such as the Routeburn, Lake Marian, and Kepler. Each experience can be tailored to suit your group’s interests, pace, and preferences.
- Private charters and customised guided tours available
- Personalised itineraries tailored to your ideal Fiordland adventure
- Optional add-ons: nature cruises, jet boat rides, scenic helicopter flights, or flybacks
- Custom food options available to suit dietary needs and preferences
- Departures available from Te Anau or Queenstown
- Season: Tours available year-round | Hikes operate October to April
- Duration: Flexible
- Hike distance and difficulty: Varies
- Maximum guest numbers: Varies
Location
60 Town Centre, Te Anau, New Zealand
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You can book Fiordland Tours separately or as part of one of our New Zealand holiday packages. We bundle activities, accommodation, and transportation together for convenient, affordable New Zealand holidays.
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