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Milford Sound & Glowworm Caves Combo

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Combine two must-do Fordland adventures! Enjoy an afternoon trip at the Te Anau Glowworm Caves at 2pm on day-1 and a 10:30am 2-hour nature cruise through Milford Sound on day-2.

Combine two must-do Fordland adventures! Enjoy an afternoon trip at the Te Anau Glowworm Caves at 2pm on day-1 and a 10:30am 2-hour nature cruise through Milford Sound on day-2.

Highlights

  • Take a scenic trip across Lake Te Anau to reach the beautiful forest covered Cavern House
  • Wander through the ancient caves, past roaring waterfalls to reach the peaceful Glowworm Grotto
  • Benefit from a full nature guide experience - ask all the questions you can think of!
  • Take a scenic nature cruise through Milford Sound
  • Enjoy on-board commentary from the Nature Guide
  • Keep your eyes peeled to spot the native wildlife

Combine the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and a 2-hour Nature cruise in Milford Sound with this Super Saver!

These activities do not operate on the same day and there is no accommodation or transport included in this package deal.

Day One: Check in at 1:40PM for a 2pm departure at the RealNZ Visitor Centre in Te Anau and spend 2 hours 15 getting to know the weird and wonderful world of the Glowworms! Our entertaining guides will take you through the life-cycle and all the need-to-know information at Cavern House before heading into the caves themselves to wander past waterfalls and float through the living galaxy.

Please note: this tour is not suitable for children younger than 5. There is uneven ground through the caves, please contact us directly if anyone in your group has difficulty walking.

Day Two: Take the scenic drive to Milford Sound; please allow up to 2.5 hours for this journey. You will check in at 10:10am for a 10:30 departure (from 3rd May 2021 check in will be 10:30am for an 11am departure) on your Milford Sound Cruise. Head off on a 2-hour journey along towering cliff faces and feel the glacial spray from the rushing waterfalls. As you cruise out to the Tasman Sea, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife that may pop by to say hello!

Please note: Transport is not included, you must drive yourself to Milford Sound Visitor Centre. If you wish to purchase food on-board the cruise, please be sure to bring cash. Parking in Milford Sound is subject to fees set by the National Park.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: 2pm Glowworm Caves Departure from RealNZ in Te Anau.
  • Day 1: 4:15pm Arrive back from Glowworm Caves.
  • Day 2: 10:30am Departure on Milford Nature Cruise from Milford Sound Visitor Centre. From 3rd May 2021 check in will be 10:30am for an 11am departure on your Milford Sound Cruise.
  • Day 2: 12:30pm Arrive back to Milford Sound Visitor Centre from Nature Cruise. From 3rd May 2021 arrive back at 1pm.
Adult $188.00 (Full Price $188 if purchased Individually - Discounts Shown from this rate)
Child $60.00 (Aged 5-15 years)
Infant $0.00 (Aged 4 and under)

What's included

  • Scenic Cruise across Lake Te Anau
  • Entertaining guide through the Glowworm lives and natural area.
  • Fully guided tour through the ancient caves to the Glowworm Grotto - small punter boat to float through living galaxy.
  • 2-hour Milford Sound Nature Cruise
  • Cruise out to Tasman Sea, spot wildlife and enjoy on-board commentary from Nature Guide.

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 2 days

Location

  • RealNZ Check-in Desk.

Restrictions

  • The Glowworm tour is not suitable for children younger than 5 years old.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please note: There is uneven ground through the caves, please contact us directly if anyone in your group has difficulty walking. You must drive yourself to Milford Sound for the Nature Cruise.

    Please leave 2.5 hours for the journey. Parking fees are not included.

    If you wish to amend your itinerary (i.e do Milford on the first day and Glowworms on the second day) please complete your booking and then contact the customer service team directly to do so. Everything is subject to availability.

  • Check In: Please check in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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YH from Australia wrote on 30 April 2023

Milford sound and Glowworm

The Glowworm is fantastic with the guided walk and boat trip. Milford is majestic, the guide is knowledgeable and shared very insightful information.

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kieshac from New Zealand wrote on 15 April 2023

Incredible Experience

My family and I had an incredible experience at the Glowworm Caves and Milford Sound. The information given my the guides and scenery was exceptional.

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Christine Wolstenholme from Australia wrote on 06 January 2023

Pleasure

Both excursions were fantastic. Must not miss the glow worm caves it was very memorable.

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jaymere from New Zealand wrote on 26 June 2021

NZ Must do activities

Glow worm caves were great, awesome ride over to the island where the caves are. ven though it was a cold and wet winter day, the Milford sounds were magnificent.

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andrewk10 from New Zealand wrote on 25 June 2021

Excellent - Just do it !

Good value and well organised , highly recommended and support kiwi business

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