A coach and cruise is an excellent way to experience Milford Sound, most depart from Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers around 8am each morning.

Piopiotahi Milford Sound Coach and Cruise

We can highly recommend this tour - several short bush walks - experienced nature guides - includes 2.5hr cruise on Milford Sound. Departs 7.45am- return approx. 4:30pm. Email us at res@teanaubackpackers.co.nz. for more information.$150 per person.

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Trips and Tramps

Recommended - Optional bush walks - experienced nature guides - maximum 12 passengers - includes 2.5hr cruise on the Milford Wanderer. Departs 8:45am - return approx. 5:50pm. Email us at res@teanaubackpackers.co.nz. for more information.

Coach and Cruise

Real Journeys operates luxury coach services from Te Anau connecting with Milford Sound daytime cruise options. Combined coach and Nature Cruise departs 8.00am and 10.30am, returning 4.30pm and 6.00pm (Oct-April). Coach and Scenic Cruise departs 8.00am, returns 4.30pm (Oct-April); departs 9.45am, returns 4.30pm (all year). Email us at res@teanaubackpackers.co.nz. for more information..

Coach and OVERNIGHT cruise options also available on Milford Mariner or the Milford Wanderer. Coach departs 12.30pm, returns 12.30pm next day (Sep-May). Email us at res@teanaubackpackers.co.nz. for more information.

Fiordland Wilderness Experiences

Highly recommended kayaks - the ultimate way to enjoy the fiords in the calm of the morning before the cruise boats begin. Stops at highlights on the road on return. Maximum paddlers applies - best booked well in advance at height of season. Departs here 6am - returns approx. 6pm - email us atres@teanaubackpackers.co.nz. for more information.

Fiordland Wilderness Experience

Highly recommended 4.5hrs of paddling , minimal impact on the environment. Max numbers applies -book well in advance October - April each year - departs from our backpackers Lodge early morning or Milford Lodge 8:20am. Email us at res@teanaubackpackers.co.nz. for more information.

Rosco's Milford Sound Sea Kayak

Highly recommended. Your choice of single or double kayaks. Max numbers apply "Sunriser" - dawn in the fiord -5hrs paddling Departs Milford Lodge 7:30am - Email us at res@teanaubackpackers.co.nz. for more information..
"Twilighter Paddle'n' Walk" - paddle over and walk some of the famous Milford track. 3:30pm
"Kayak Kombo" - includes both the 7:30am and the 3:30pm kayak.
Email us at res@teanaubackpackers.co.nz. for more information.

Tawaki Dive

Experience Milford Sound above and below water. Must have diver certification or courses available. 2 dives full gear hire - 6:00am from Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers or 7:45am from Milford Sound Lodge. Email us atres. for more information.

Grand, brooding, serene and wild, Milford Sound draws visitors from around the world. Luxuriant rain forest clings to sheer rock walls washed with waterfalls. In the foreground stands Mitre Peak, its majestic presence dominating the skyline. Real Journeys operates daytime and overnight cruises. Contact us at res@teanaubackpackers.co.nz

Milford Sound Helicopters

Highly recommended - exhilarating fun, awesome, everything . . . just call in at Milford Airport and ask when you can go.