South Island · 11 experiences within a day
Day trips from Te Anau
The Fiordland base. Staying here turns Milford Sound from a marathon into a half day, and puts Doubtful Sound and the glowworm caves on the doorstep.
Within reach
- Fiordland & MilfordMilford in half a day; Doubtful Sound as a full day or overnight
- QueenstownTwo hours back to the lake for an afternoon
Milford in half a day; Doubtful Sound as a full day or overnight
Fiordland & Milford
Milford Sound cruise
Fiordland
Sheer cliffs, waterfalls and seals along the country's icon.
Child $45
Milford Sound coach & cruise day
Queenstown → Fiordland
The full Milford day: glass-roof coach over the Divide, a two-hour cruise, and the long light home.
Child $129
Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
Fiordland
Sleep in the wilderness fiord where few travellers reach.
Child $285
Two hours back to the lake for an afternoon
Queenstown
Skyline gondola & luge
Queenstown
Ride to Bob's Peak for the view, then luge back down.
Child $39
Shotover jet boat
Queenstown
Spin through the canyons at speed, inches from the rock walls.
Child $89
Coronet Peak lift & lesson
Queenstown
Groomed runs 20 minutes from town, with night skiing too.
Child $129
Glenorchy & Paradise scenic drive
Queenstown
The lakeside road to Glenorchy and on to the Paradise valley — film country, and the quietest views near town.
Child $95
Shotover canyon swing
Queenstown
A 109-metre freefall into the canyon, your way to launch.
Kawarau bridge bungy
Queenstown
The original 43-metre bungy over the Kawarau River.
Tandem paragliding
Queenstown
Launch from Bob's Peak and drift over the lake and town.
Private heli-picnic on a peak
Queenstown
Fly to a private summit for lunch above the clouds, just you two.
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