Below is a description of the types of activities we can arrange on your behalf. Please use the prices as a guide only as they are subject to change, Please confirm prices when you book your activities and accommodation with us!
The below have been seperated into the areas where they occur - Te Anau, Milford Sound Or Doubtful Sound. Te Anau is the closest settlement before you enter the wilderness of Fiordland National Park, so come on over.
We have chosen activities to display on our website that offer you the best in terms of value for money, experience and a great adventure!
Te Anau
Te Anau is a beautiful village nestled on the shores of Lake Te Anau, surrounded by the Kepler and Murchison Mountains and on the cusp of civilisation and the Te Wahi Pounamu Fiordland National Park.
Te Anau is an excellent place from which to base your explorations into Fiordland. Te Anau has a range of services including supermarkets, clothing stores, cinema, restaurants, bars and cafes. Most equipment may be hired or purchased or attained here!
Restaurants
Resturants that we think offer you great value for money and good ethnic and kiwi fare include La Toscana for the best pizza and pasta in the world, The Moose, Ming Garden, and La Dolce Vita. Ask for directions.
There is a fantastic new Indian Restaurant and subway as well.
Bars
Highly recommend enjoying a glass or two of your favourite tonic at either The Moose, Redcliffe or The Ranch. The Moose and Ranch both have a courtesy bus. A New bar has recently opened and this is the Black Dog situated beside the Movie theatre.
Bottle Stores
There are two bottle stores in town and the Moose has take aways.
Activities in Te Anau.
Te Anau-au Glow-Worm Caves
2.15 hr hour trip includes cruise on Lake Te Anau to cavern house and guided tour through the caves
$49 per adult. Children $15. (Valid to 30 September 2006) (1st October $54.00 per adult)
Jet Boat Tour
Cruise the beautiful 'gin clear' waters of the Waiau river admire scenery including an actual "Lord of the Rings" film location. Look for brown and rainbow trout in deep pools. 90 minutes duration including coach transfer.
$80 Per Adult
Horse Treking
Horse Trek through Te Anau's scenic countryside, farmland and along the Whitestone river, A variety of horses are trained to suit all levels of experience. 3 to 3 and a half hours duration departures at 9.30am, 2.00pm and 6.00pm. $80 Per Rider.
4X4 Moto Biking
See the views of Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri, surrounding farmland and clear mountain views! Allow 3 hours including transport from Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park. Departing at 9.30am and 2pm - Evening tours at 6.00pm during the summer. $120.00 per person.
Guided Walks in Fiordland or Fishing on Lake Te Anau!
Range of walks and fishing situations to suit all levels of experience visit www.natureobservations.com
Sky Dive Lake Te Anau.
Skydive with the only company operating from Te Anau - enquire
Fiordland Cinema
Ata Whenua - Must see cinema presentation on Fiordland National Park.
Movie Times and schedules at reception - groups should pre book screenings - see the schedules at www.fiordlandcinema.co.nz
Walking Tracks In Fiordland
- If you need information about getting to or from a walking track in Fiordland give our mates at Tracknet a call - check out their schedules and timetables! Travel to From West Coast, Queenstown, Invercargill, Te Anau and Milford Sound. www.tracknet.net
- Contact the Department of Conservation for information and advice about the area www.doc.govt.nz or greatwalksbookings@doc.govt.nz
Milford Sound
Cruise Spectacular Milford Sound - Described as the 8th wonder of the natural world journey through alpine road and fabulous scenery to emerge in Milford Sound. Cruise past Majestic Mitre Peak, and sheer cliff faces awash with waterfalls.
Wildlife encounters common in Milford Sound include dolphins as they play on the bow of your cruise boat. Fur seals as they relax on the rocks and splash in the glistening morning sun and timid Fiordland Crested Penguins can also be seen.
Coach and Cruise Tour Options.
Give your driver the day off and explore the Milford Road with one of the following friendly operators!
Trips n Tramps:
Small group tours, maximum of 12 passengers in each mini bus - Their unhurried coach and cruise is splendid - Lunches may be ordered - Underwater Observatory may be added - Enquire
$132.00 per person.
Tracknet:
Maximum of 19 Passengers onboard each coach tour. Depart Te Anau early to meet the a long cruise. Tracknet have a DOC concession and are able to provide short walks and photo opportunities along the way
$108.00 per person
Self Drive Tour Options: Day Cruises
Some Important Notes for Self Driving to Milford Sound.
- Driving time from Te Anau to Milford Sound - Allow 2.15. If you plan on making stops please factor these into your drive time.
- You need to be at the Visitors Terminal ready to board your cruise 20 minutes before departure.
- From the carpark the visitors centre is a further 5 minute walk.
- From Lake Gunn to Milford Sound is an Alpine Road: Great care should be taken, follow instructions on all road signage for your own safety.
- Snow chains must be carried as instructed on road signage (Particularly April - November each year). Failure to obey these signs may result in a police fine.
- Ensure you fill your petrol tank before departing Te Anau - it is a 242km round trip.
Milford Sound Overnight Cruises
Milford Wanderer:
Activities onboard includes Kayaking. Total of 61 Passengers. Quad Share bunk style rooms.
Kayaking
The most spectacular way to see Milford Sound is at water level in a sea kayak - Lonely Planet.
Highly recommend prebooking for any kayaking in Fiordland - This can often be booked weeks ahead. Book with us and don't miss out!
Roscos
Offer four options for Kayakers:
Sunriser - Early morning paddle, suitable for all levels of experience
Twilighter - Afternoon Paddle. Motor boat out into the Fiord and paddle back - challenging paddle for those more water confident visitors
Milford Walk - Sea Kayak or power boat to Sandfly Point, rainforest walk up the Arthur Valley section of the Milford Track.
KOMBO - Sunriser and Milford Walk Combination
Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound is the second of Fiordland's easily accessible Fiords. Doubtful Sound is five times larger than Milford Sound. Often described as the "Sounds of Silence". This is the most remote experience out of Doubtful Sound and Milford Sounds. Doubtful Sound is a beautiful serene wilderness, a pod of Dolphins is always in the Fiord so your chances of seeing them are dramatically better in Doubtful Sound than in Milford Sound - some cruises offer the opportunity to fish and kayak whilst others are purely sightseeing orientated.
Due to controls on commercialisation - Not as many visitors are able to experience Doubtful Sound each year - please ensure you book in advance of your intended travel date so you don't miss out!
Day Cruises
Fiordland Explorer
Personalised cruise of Doubtful Sound - With only 20 Passengers onboard each cruise they do fill up fast - Includes courtesy coach from Te Anau - lunches extra.
$140 - $180 per person.
Overnight Cruises
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises with Fiordland Cruises.
Small and personalised with only 10 passengers onboard each journey. Activities include Kayaking, Fishing and Sightseeing of Doubtful Sound. Comfortable twin share accommodation with shared bathroom onboard.
$399 per person
Kayaking
Fiordland Wilderness Experiences
Two day kayaking in Doubtful Sound with a campsite stop - Enquire
