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"We were nervous to book a Milford Sound Tour"
Luxe Tours Guests Tim & Wendy explain how they almost didn't choose to do a Milford Sound Tour, but when they did - there were no regrets.
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Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour
ADD-ON TO MILFORD SOUND
Explore deep underground, discover a labyrinth of light in the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Add this unique experience to a Luxe Milford Sound Tour for an extra incredible second day, or book on its own.
Rushing waterfalls, well lit walkways & thousands of little lights
Milford Sound Tour + Glowworms Inclusions
Day One - Milford Sound Tour
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Te Anau accommodation or town centre pick up.
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Unlimited chilled water, tea, coffee and cafe morning snack provided.
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Luxury small group coach with leather bucket seats, for spacious passenger comfort.
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8.5 hours total tour time with plenty of stops for photos and relaxation.
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2-hour Milford Sound Cruise on spacious boat with exclusive seating.
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Option to pre-order lunch onboard the cruise such as fish & chips, or venison burgers.
Day Two - Te Anau Glowworm Caves
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Self-drive / walk to Glowworms Departure Point on Te Anau Lakefront (free parking)
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30-min Lake Cruise on Large Catamaran Boat (+ return cruise)
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1-hour in the Caves, guided in small groups of 14.
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Very short nature walk through rainforest & nature talk.
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Well lit walkways with handrails, only one spot to dip your head.
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Full refund up to 24 hours prior.
Milford Sound Tour from Te Anau Itinerary
Coach / Cruise / Coach
8:30 am - Pick-up Te Anau accommodation/town centre.
9:00-1:00pm - Up to seven photo-stop opportunities & three special experiences.
1:00-3:00pm - Premium Milford Sound Cruise
3:00-5:00pm - Up to three photo-stop opportunities.
5:30pm - Drop-off Te Anau accommodation/town centre.
Te Anau Glowworms Itinerary Cruise / Caves / Cruise
15mins Prior - Self drive / walk to departure point in Te Anau - very easy (instructions provided).
30mins - Lake cruise with informative commentary by local guide.
5mins - Informative talk on the Cave system, history & wildlife in the area.
5mins - Nature walk into the Cave entrance.
60mins - Cave experience. Guided in groups of 14 max. Magical experience!
30mins - Lake cruise return to Te Anau.
* Limited Tickets
$379 NZD
ADULT PACKAGE
Add this Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour onto your Luxe Milford Sound Tour. Following a 30-minute nature cruise across Lake Te Anau you will arrive at your destination, Cavern House, the gateway to the cave system. The Māori meaning of Te Anau is 'place of rushing water' and nothing could be more true of the Glowworm Caves.
Walking beside and over chasms of powerful flows descending from mountain lakes above, will see how these caves have been carved out. Further on, boarding a small pontoon boat, in absolute silence you will experience the labyrinth of light with hundreds of glow worms surrounding you.
This tour is run by our partner - RealNZ. Milford Sound Luxe Tour's guests can travel on this experience the day after the Milford Sound Tour, departing near the centre of Te Anau township. There is plenty of free parking in the immediate area. It is also a short walk from many hotels/motels in the area.
Full Refund up to 24hrs before Tour
Adding the Te Anau Glowworm Caves to your Milford Sound Tour means you need to spend two days in Te Anau. Luxe Tours does not provide accommodation. Luxe Tours does not provide transport for the second day & Te Anau Glowworm Caves excursion. It is the guests responsibility to make their own way to the RealNZ Visitor Centre at 85 Lakefront Drive in Te Anau. There is plenty of parking in the immediate area. Luxe Tours can assist with questions in regards to the Glowworm Caves.
Learn more about Day One: Milford Sound
Our departure point is Te Anau
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All Milford Sound Tours depart from Te Anau which saves you over 4 hours in a vehicle than from Queenstown.
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You'll enjoy a much more relaxed and enjoyable experience with more time at each scenic stop.
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Te Anau also offers other amazing attractions nearby - the Glowworm Caves and beautiful Doubtful Sound.
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Accommodation in Te Anau is more economical than staying in Queenstown, but with all the amenities you need.
