Coach & Boat Transport from Te AnauCoach & Boat Transport from Te Anau

Coach & Boat Transport from Te Anau

Coach & boat transfers to Glade Wharf, returning to Te Anau

Ideal for Te Anau Based Walkers
Seamless journeys to the Milford Track

Reliable, comfortable boat and coach return transfers from Te Anau to the Milford Track, designed for walkers. Begin your Milford Track journey close to the heart of Fiordland, with transport that is simple, dependable, and easy to plan.

The Milford Track is one of the world’s most iconic walks, winding through ancient forests, alpine valleys, cascading waterfalls, and pristine rivers. For many walkers, Te Anau is the natural starting point, the last town before the track and a place to prepare, rest, and get ready for the adventure ahead.

From here, your journey to the track is straightforward. Milford Track Transport provides scheduled coach and boat transfers from Te Anau, connecting you smoothly to the start of the walk and ensuring a comfortable return at the end of your journey.

Who this option suits

This option is best suited to walkers staying in Te Anau before and after their Milford Track experience. It provides a fully coordinated transport journey, including transfers to the track start and return transport from Milford Sound at the end of the walk.

It is a practical choice for travellers who want a reliable, straightforward connection without needing to arrange their own transport or parking at Te Anau Downs.

The adventure starts on Lake Te Anau

Additional Notes
  • Departure times are scheduled to align with Milford Track logistics and may vary by season
  • The boat crossing of Lake Te Anau typically takes around 1 hour, depending on conditions
  • Walkers should arrive at departure points at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure
  • Weather and lake conditions may influence travel times
  • You must have a confirmed DOC hut booking to board the boat

Adult

$
243
NZD

Child

$
153
NZD
Departure Location:

Te Anau

Return Location:

Te Anau

Departure:

1.25 PM

Transport type:
Boat + Coach
Availability:

Daily from 27 October 2026 to 28 April 2027

Weather departure:

Guaranteed departure, not weather affected

Refreshments:

Free tea and coffee available onboard

Toilets:

Onboard facilities

Bookings open May 13

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The Journey

From Te Anau to the start of the Milford Track, return to Te Anau

Te Anau to Glade Wharf  

A short coach journey will take you from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs where you will board our purpose-built catamaran for the crossing of Lake Te Anau to Glade Wharf. The vessel offers a stable, enclosed journey with panoramic windows, onboard toilets, and tea and coffee facilities.

Sandfly Point to Milford Sound

At the end of your walk take a short boat ride from Sandfly Point to Milford Sound

Milford Sound to Queenstown

A coach will be waiting for you in Milford Sound, completing your journey with a seamless transfer back to Te Anau. Coaches depart Milford Sound at 2.30pm or 5.00pm.