Local Attractions
Things to do in Fiordland & Milford Sound
Local Attractions
As guests at Parklands Motel and Apartments, you’ll benefit from our excellent relationships with Te Anau’s activity providers and those in the National Park. We can arrange your excursions with a nice discount, subject to availability.
Milford Sound Cruises Real NZ
Discover this spectacular region of New Zealand with a Milford Sound tour. Choose from an overnight cruise, day cruise or coach and cruise. Exploring the length of the fiord, you’ll learn about the region’s history and benefit from the knowledge of your specialist nature guide. Experience the cool spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces, and watch out for dolphins, seals and the rare Fiordland crested penguins.
Milford Sound Cruises Southern Discoveries
No other Milford Sound experience takes you further. Explore the natural world of the fiord and get closer to one of the most dramatic places on earth. The only experience in Milford Sound that includes a visit to the underwater observatory.
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Experience the spectacular, remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound on our guided day trip. Journey across Lake Manapouri, over the breathtaking Wilmot Pass and into the heart of Fiordland National Park. This is a must-do for nature lovers and explorers alike.
Guided Walks Fiordland/Milford Sound
Taking you on unforgettable guided walks through New Zealand’s Fiordland. All our tours are customisable and can be booked on a private basis.
Glow Worm Caves
Experience a mysterious underground world with a guided cave tour past the rushing water of an underground stream before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of hundreds of glowworms.
Wings & Water Sea Planes
Fiordland National Park is one of the most beautiful places on Earth! So sit back, relax and let us show you the sights in the best way possible – by AIR. We offer a wide range of scenic flights and experiences to suit your budget.
Fiordland Historical Cruise
Over two hundred 5-star TripAdvisor reviews make us blush with words like “magical”, “superb”, and “amazing”. Time and again our guests refer their friends and family to come sailing with us. Locals book Faith for celebrations and wedding photographs. Guests marvel at the embracing silence of South Fiord and the unspoilt beauty of the Hidden Lakes.
Southern Lakes Helicopters
Be inspired with our exciting range of Fiordland and Aoraki/MtCook scenic flight options. From Milford Sound to Mount Titiroa and the Aoraki Glacier, our experiences read like a ‘Greatest Hits’ of the Southern Lakes area. We can also tailor-make flights to suit.
Fiordland Jet Boat
Far from the crowds found elsewhere, journey from the glistening lakefront in Te Anau to the quiet banks of the Waiau River, travelling the waters as far as the deserted shores of Lake Manapouri. Experience a hidden world framed by solemn mountains and wild forest, steeped in natural beauty and rich in history.
