Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Te Anau | Cheeky Kiwi Travel | Shaara Deals

Cheeky Kiwi Travel's Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour is a full-day, fully-guided trip from Te Anau that the operator describes as combining "the amazing return journey to Milford Sound with a boutique Milford Sound Cruise aboard the No.1 Trip Advisor rated cruise company, Cruise Milford." From $299, this 7 hour (approx.) Southland experience is now live on Shaara Deals.

Small groups travel in "modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras," led by guides the operator calls "famously passionate," known for "bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge."

Trip highlights, as listed by Cheeky Kiwi Travel: the Milford Sound Cruise, Fiordland National Park, Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, the Hollyford River, Homer Tunnel and Mitre Peak, plus wildlife spotting throughout the day.

The full-day itinerary unfolds in stages:

• Te Anau — the tour begins in Te Anau, with a stop at Te Anau Downs, the starting point of the Milford Track

• Eglinton Valley — entering Fiordland National Park along a valley the operator says has "views worthy of Lord of the Rings"

• Mirror Lakes — a short stroll to see the famous reflections of the Earl Mountains

• Lake Gunn — named after a famous explorer and popular for fishing, often a stop for photos

• Hollyford River & Falls Creek — passing the river's large boulders and rapids, and the first of the area's waterfalls

• Darran Mountains — climbing in altitude through Kea territory, "the world's largest alpine parrot"

• Homer Tunnel — the hand-built tunnel that descends sharply toward Milford Sound

• Milford Sound — boarding the Cruise Milford boat, described as "a boutique cruise on a smaller boat which is less crowded," getting closer to New Zealand fur seals, towering rock faces and cascading waterfalls

• Mitre Peak — viewed from the boat, the iconic Milford Sound mountain with its steep triangular peak

• The Chasm — a bush walk on the return journey, with dramatic waterfalls and water-sculpted rock

• Pop's View Lookout — elevated views of the divide in the Southern Alps near the start of the Routeburn Track, with stories of ancient Māori explorers

• Te Anau — the fully guided return trip, with many more stops along the way

What's included: small group & fully guided tour, cruise entry, picnic lunch, and water plus snacks provided. Not included: picnic lunch for infants (0–3), and pickup from hotels not on the standard list.

An optional extra is also available: a one-way helicopter flight from Milford Sound back to Te Anau (maximum weight limit 116kg per person).

As Cheeky Kiwi Travel puts it, "it is our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart" — with secret stops, wildlife viewings and complimentary refreshments along the way.

Full details, availability and booking: https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a31e8824059d1a070e6afaf