Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

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  • Soar over Shotover Canyon and Lochnagar, then climb past Mt Aspiring — one of the highest peaks outside the Mt Cook region.
  • Guaranteed sightings of at least five major glaciers, including Rob Roy, Dart, Tyndall, Bonar, Whitbourn, Olivine, and Donne.
  • Experience the breathtaking stretch of Glacier Alley and the hidden Olivine Ice Plateau deep in Mt Aspiring National Park.
  • Approach Milford Sound via Mt Tutoko, enjoying sweeping aerial views of its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls before returning to Queenstown.
  • Family-owned airline with 50+ years’ combined pilot experience, a flawless safety record, and expert in-flight commentary**

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Soar above Fiordland on the Milford Sound & Big Five Glacier Scenic Overflight with Air Milford, this is an extended scenic flight showcasing New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes.

Departing Queenstown, fly over Shotover Canyon, Mt Aspiring, and Glacier Alley to view at least five major glaciers, including Rob Roy, Dart, Tyndall, Bonar, Whitbourn, Olivine, and Donne. Approach Milford Sound via Mt Tutoko, enjoy sweeping views of towering peaks, dramatic cliffs, and waterfalls, then return to Queenstown along a scenic route past the Homer Tunnel and Milford Road.

Enjoy panoramic views, personalised service, and expert commentary from a trusted airline with over 50 years’ experience and a 100% safety record.

Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Fly high above Fiordland’s snow-covered peaks for breathtaking aerial views of New Zealand’s rugged alpine landscapes.
Fly high above Fiordland’s snow-covered peaks for breathtaking aerial views of New Zealand’s rugged alpine landscapes.
Spot Lake Erskine, a hidden alpine gem framed by rugged mountains, on your scenic flight to the Big Five Glaciers.
Spot Lake Erskine, a hidden alpine gem framed by rugged mountains, on your scenic flight to the Big Five Glaciers.
Get unparalleled views of Fiordland’s major glaciers, including Olivine, Donne, and Tyndall, from a unique aerial perspective.
Get unparalleled views of Fiordland’s major glaciers, including Olivine, Donne, and Tyndall, from a unique aerial perspective.
Soar over Milford Sound, taking in towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls from above.
Soar over Milford Sound, taking in towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls from above.
Marvel at Mount Tutoko, Fiordland’s tallest peak, and its surrounding glaciers on this extended scenic flight.
Marvel at Mount Tutoko, Fiordland’s tallest peak, and its surrounding glaciers on this extended scenic flight.
Experience the thrill of flying above remote alpine terrain, including peaks, valleys, and sparkling glacier-fed lakes.
Experience the thrill of flying above remote alpine terrain, including peaks, valleys, and sparkling glacier-fed lakes.
Enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Fiordland’s dramatic landscapes.
Enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Fiordland’s dramatic landscapes.
Soar above Lake Wakatipu and get a unique aerial view of Queenstown
Soar above Lake Wakatipu and get a unique aerial view of Queenstown
Take in Milford Sound from the air, with its dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and rainforest-covered mountains below.
Take in Milford Sound from the air, with its dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and rainforest-covered mountains below.
Take in Milford Sound from the air, with its dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and rainforest-covered mountains below.
Take in Milford Sound from the air, with its dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and rainforest-covered mountains below.
Enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Fiordland’s dramatic landscapes.
Enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Fiordland’s dramatic landscapes.
Aerial views of Lake Quill, nestled high above Milford Sound and fed by one of Fiordland’s tallest waterfalls.
Aerial views of Lake Quill, nestled high above Milford Sound and fed by one of Fiordland’s tallest waterfalls.
Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

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Review for: Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

very nice flight experience! get to see the milford sound and glacier up close. smooth flight too! Very good

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I felt that the service spirit was evident in the way they tried to find and show as much of the cloud cover as possible during the flight over Milford Sound.

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Our flight was canceled due to low passenger numbers, so we joined another group. We got to experience a different itinerary without any extra cost.

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