Great day out from Te Anau. Small bus tour (provided by Trips and Tramps) combined with the Milford Sound Cruise by Mitre Peak. Our bus driver made expert commentary both ways and there were plenty o…Full review by Stay23453776475
Feb 27, 2025
We did the coach, cruise, and walk from Te Anau. Our guide, Hari, made the experience what it was. He was extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the local flora/fauna and his enthusiasm showed …Full review by kathrynsM4907TR
Feb 16, 2025
Tour was well organized and had knowledgeable and friendly guides and staff Smallboat tours are the way to go with Milford Sound. The larger tour boats looked crazy crowdedFull review by Nonnie07
We are planning to take a cruise on Milford Sound either 7/11/19 or 7/12/19. What are the crowds like? Any problem with booking a few days in advance and how best to purchase tickets? Also, how are the crowds this time of the year and how do we avoid booking a cruise that may get cancelled for not having enough passengers? We hear it is the slow season.
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We booked about five days in advance (March) and had no problem. We took the early cruise and thought that was a better one because it meant we avoided most of the traffic …
We booked about five days in advance (March) and had no problem. We took the early cruise and thought that was a better one because it meant we avoided most of the traffic coming up from Te Anau. The boat is small but perfectly functional and comfortable and without the crowds of the larger boats. Allow plenty of time for the drive as weather/ traffic conditions can change, if you have spare time it is better than feeling rushed. Enjoy ( and dress very warmly!)
Do you collect Travellers from Sherwood in Queenstown? Also, we have a person in our group with bladder issues. Does your bus and boat have bathroom facilities?
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I was picked up in Te Anau, not Queenstown, so not sure on those pick up points. The bus I went on didn’t have a toilet on board, however we stopped multiple times at places with …
I was picked up in Te Anau, not Queenstown, so not sure on those pick up points. The bus I went on didn’t have a toilet on board, however we stopped multiple times at places with toilet facilities. The boat does have toilets. My mother has bladder issues too, and she was ok, though once again, we we from Te Anau which is a much shorter trip.
Dear Sirs, Hi, my party of 5 Pax will be driving from Te Anau on the 03rd.Jan'18 to Mildford Sound. #TAB#1) What time should I depart Te Anau to ensure that I will arrive in good time to catch the cruise at 11.10am ? Please advise. #TAB# 2) Do you have family promotion for this cruise ?#TAB# 3) How long will the cruise take ?#TAB##TAB# Hope to hear from you soon. #TAB#Regards, Siow Kim Kee
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Hi Siow Kim Kee, I would leave Te Anau around 8.30am. This will allow time to park, collect tickets and find the right dock. The cruise take about 2 hours. Mitre Peak Cruises actually …
Hi Siow Kim Kee, I would leave Te Anau around 8.30am. This will allow time to park, collect tickets and find the right dock. The cruise take about 2 hours. Mitre Peak Cruises actually have a Tour Bus that can pick you up from Te Anau - we chose this option as we were able to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery, which is stunning. The bus driver was a wealth of knowledge and also stopped along the way. Beautiful part of the world - enjoy!
Hi, I was seeing your reviews and found that you stopped at 4 points while going and 4 stops while coming back . Do you remember what places ?? we will be driving ourselves so if we have this information, we can stop at that places only. Regards
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Hi, We didn't really plan our stops at all. We simply drove and stopped when we saw something that looked interesting. We did stop and take the short hike to the Chasm. There are so …
Hi, We didn't really plan our stops at all. We simply drove and stopped when we saw something that looked interesting. We did stop and take the short hike to the Chasm. There are so many beautiful vistas, that you will have to be selective or you will never make it to Milford! Great drive! On the way back, take your time.
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