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Sightseeing around Te Anau covers a lot of ground, from a helicopter over Fiordland National Park to a jet boat through the same valleys used for The Lord of the Rings. Our Te Anau sightseeing tours cover scenic flights, Milford Sound day trips, Great Walks day walks and the glowworm caves on the lake itself.
Sightseeing by Helicopter
The Mountain Magic Scenic Helicopter Flight 40 Minutes covers more ground than a coach ever could, tracking over Fiordland National Park's peaks and valleys in a fraction of the time it takes to drive.
Sightseeing to Milford Sound
The Milford Sound Coach and Cruise from Te Anau covers the drive and the fiord cruise in one booking, the Milford Sound Premium Cruise adds extra comfort on the water, and the Milford Track Self Guided Day Walk with Transfers puts sightseeing on foot along a stretch of New Zealand's most famous track.
Sightseeing on the Kepler and Routeburn Tracks
The Guided Hike Kepler Track Jet Boat Hike pairs a Kepler Track walk with a jet boat leg for sightseeing from both land and water, and the Guided Hike Routeburn Track and Key Summit Day Walk covers the alpine highlight of the neighbouring Great Walk in a single day.
Jet Boating Through Lord of the Rings Scenery
The Pure Wilderness jet boat tour combines sightseeing with speed, running through Fiordland scenery that includes locations used in The Lord of the Rings.
Sightseeing at the Glowworm Caves
The Te Anau Glowworm Caves round out a Te Anau itinerary with a short boat trip across the lake into a limestone cave system lit entirely by native glowworms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to see Fiordland from the air? The Mountain Magic Scenic Helicopter Flight 40 Minutes covers Fiordland National Park's peaks and valleys in far less time than driving.
Can I combine sightseeing with a Great Walk near Te Anau? Yes, the Guided Hike Kepler Track Jet Boat Hike and the Guided Hike Routeburn Track and Key Summit Day Walk both cover a highlight section of a Great Walk in a single day.
Are there Lord of the Rings filming locations near Te Anau? Yes, the Pure Wilderness jet boat tour runs through Fiordland scenery that includes locations used in the films.
What is included in the Milford Track Self Guided Day Walk? The Milford Track Self Guided Day Walk with Transfers covers transport and a walking section of the track without committing to the full multi day tramp.
Is the Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour suitable for a short visit? Yes, the caves are reached by a short boat trip across Lake Te Anau, making it an easy addition to a Te Anau sightseeing day.