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What to do in Te Anau? Locals Top 10 List
Heard of this place called Te Anau and wondering if it is worth staying in? Our Locals Guide lists our Top 10 best things to do in Te Anau.
Tim Rivett & Wendy Van der Molen
8 min read
"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.
Te Anau to Milford Sound Cruise: Is it Possible?
We often get asked "Can I cruise Milford Sound from Te Anau?" The answer is no, but in this article we dig into how you get to a cruise.
Te Anau Accommodation Review: 'Annie’s on Milford'
In this Te Anau Accommodation Review, we take a deep dive into 'Annie's on Milford', a five-star reviewed accommodation option.
The Luxe Team
5 min read
Is a Luxe Private Milford Sound Tour for you?
Milford Sound Private Tours are a great way for groups of families, friends or colleagues to travel in comfort and privacy together.
Russell Watson & Frances McGrouther
8 min read
Guest Review: Our Luxe Tours Milford Sound Tour
Read a review from two of our previous guests - Russell & Frances who travelled on the Luxe Tours Milford Sound Tour in March 2024.
US & Canada on Tour: New Zealand's South Island
Our special guide for United States & Canadian travellers to the South Island of New Zealand including the all important coffee information!
Routeburn Track - The Ultimate Guide
Our Ultimate Guide to the Routeburn Track will have you yearning to complete the very popular track, as well as very prepared for your walk
The Milford Track Ultimate Guide
Our Ultimate Guide to the Milford Track covers accessing one of the finest hikes in the world, how to get there, where to stay and costs.
Kepler Track - Ultimate Guide to the Te Anau Hike
Our Ultimate Guide to the Kepler Track, a Te Anau walk and a New Zealand Great Walk. We cover booking the Kepler Track, a map of the Kepler
Opinion: Taking children to Milford Sound - a good idea?
Is taking children to Milford Sound a good idea? This article covers the best way to include children and what they will enjoy.
The Luxe Team
9 min read
Milford Sound Tours: Small Group vs Large Group - a deep dive.
A Milford Sound Tour is typically as part of a Small Group or Large Group. Both include a Milford Sound Cruise but each have their pros/cons
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour - Exploring the Mystical Beauty
The Te Anau Glowworm Caves are a labyrinth of stunning lights and this article covers a Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour, how to book and safety.
Meet the Locals: Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park Wildlife
Wildlife in Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park is unique due to isolated evolution. In this article you will meet the locals!
The Luxe Team
5 min read
Milford Sound Accommodation or Te Anau Accommodation?
There are very few accommodation options in Milford Sound, in fact only one is available to the public. Te Anau is a better option for stays
Toby Pascoe - Lead Guide
6 min read
Te Anau Weather - Rain or Shine?
In this article we look at the Te Anau weather and compare it against Milford Sound weather so that you can prepare for your trip to Te Anau
Is the cost of a Milford Sound tour worth it?
Skip Forward The stats of it What are the costs? Pros/Cons of driving yourself Pros/Cons of taking a tour What is often included...
The Luxe Team
15 min read
The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Te Anau
The 2025 Ultimate Guide to Te Anau covers some of the things to do, places to eat and stay and how to tour Milford Sound from Te Anau.
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