Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
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Take an Trip Advisor award-winning scenic flight to Milford Sound, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Leave the queues behind and see it the way it deserves to be seen — from the air, then from the ocean. We will fly you from Queenstown over the Southern Alps with breathtakingly spectacular and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor-backed ridge lines and snow covered peaks.
Your experience
Stop 1
Collections from Queenstown Central Hotels start 50 minutes prior to flight departure. Alternatively, we have free parking at our office in Frankton, where you'll check in
Stop 2
Check in at our Remarkables Park Town Centre departure lounge, where you will be weighed and receive a safety briefing. Get there nice and early, grab a hot coffee or some snacks in the shopping centre whilst you wait for your flight to depart.
Stop 3
Take off from Queenstown Airport with great sights of the surrounding area
Stop 4
Great views down Lake Wakatipu and passing over top of Glenorchy on the way to Milford Sound.
Stop 5
Soar above the snowy peaks and alpine lakes, heading across the Humboldt Range, before starting your descent into Milford Sound.
Stop 6
Milford Sound is New Zealand's premier tourist destination. The sheer scale and staggering beauty of the fiord are experienced from all viewpoints from the plane and then the cruise. After landing at Milford we will choose whether to take the shuttle bus or, if time permits, take you on a short walk through the bush and foreshore to the cruise boat. Once on the boat, you will take a leisurely cruise along the whole length of the fiord.
Stop 7
After departing Milford Sound, we will show you many more highlights of Fiordland National Park on a different flight path. Experience the razor sharp peaks, views of the Tutoko Glacier and Sutherland Falls, the tallest waterfall in New Zealand, along with stunning views of where you have just cruised.
Stop 8
Fly back down the famous bright blue Lake Wakatipu, which borders the main township of Queenstown.
Stop 9
On landing at Queenstown Airport, you'll either be met by a driver to take you back to your accommodation, or you can collect your car to head off.
What’s included
- Complimentary tea & coffee onboard
- Guaranteed window seat on scenic flights
- Round-trip scenic flights between Queenstown & Milford Sound
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (selected central Queenstown accommodations)
- Free parking at departure terminal
- 1h45m Milford Sound cruise
Not included
- Meals (available for purchase)
- Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Check in at our office 30 minutes prior to departure. We are located in the Remarkables Park Town Centre, near Queenstown Airport, with free all-day parking. Park near the New World supermarket and walk across the carpark entrance to our building on the corner of the main road (Hawthorne Drive).
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If any passenger is 140 kg (308 lb) or more, please contact us directly before booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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