Enjoy a leisurely, small group day trip to Milford Sound from October to April, including a boat cruise along the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. Then choose from either a series of short walks and exploration with a local nature guide, or 2 and a half hours unguided hiking on the renowned Routeburn Great Walk to Key Summit. A local family business Trips & Tramps runs this wonderful trip.
Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: Pick-up from accommodation in Te Anau. Phone: 0800 305 807 (Trips & Tramps).
Check-in: please be ready for departure at stated time.
Length of tour: allow 9.5 hours.
How to get there: Reconfirm the day before on NZ Free phone 0800 305 807 or 03 249 7081.
What to bring: Backpack or bag, camera, waterproof jacket, required medication, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat, warm top, comfortable walking shoes and drinking water.
What is provided: Professional guide, all transport from Te Anau with walking and photo opportunities, a Milford Sound Nature Boat Cruise, morning or afternoon tea. Plus, choose from either a 2.5 hour (unguided walk up to Key summit on the Routeburn Track), or a guided nature tour with a series of walks in the beautiful Hollyford Valley and surrounding alpine area.
Lunch: A picnic lunch is included in the cost. It includes a hearty salad and shredded chicken roll, sweet slice selection and fresh seasonal fruit. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Additional café style food is available for purchase on board the vessel at Milford Sound.
Notes: Please note Fiordland is an alpine area and subject to extreme weather. On the rare occasion adverse weather, road or track conditions may require us to make alternations to or cancel trips. Trips & Tramps manages the hazards of our guided walks and Milford Sound excursions.