Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Cruise from Queenstown
- Fly from Queenstown over the Southern Alps, glaciers, alpine lakes, and waterfalls for panoramic views of Fiordland
- Land beneath the iconic Mitre Peak and enjoy a 1 hour 45 minute small boat nature cruise on Milford Sound
- Get up close to Stirling Falls and take in the dramatic cliffs and rainforest of the fiord
- Return to Queenstown via a different scenic flight path, showcasing remote alpine lakes and waterfalls
- Gentle 20-minute bush walk from the plane to the boat through native bush, escorted by your pilot (time permitting)
- Family-owned airline with 50+ years’ combined pilot experience, a flawless safety record, and expert in-flight commentary**
What to expect
Fly over Southern New Zealand’s iconic landscapes, including Skippers Canyon, the Paradise region ; famous for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and the Donne Glacier. With a complimentary pickup, enjoy a scenic flight along Milford Sound before landing beneath Mitre Peak. Then join a guided nature cruise on a small vessel for a more personalized experience. Spot wildlife such as fur seals, dolphins, and occasionally penguins. Return to Queenstown via a different route, revealing Fiordland’s untouched beauty, alpine lakes, and Sutherland Falls. Experienced pilots share insights throughout, with optional GPS-triggered audio via the Southern Discoveries app (English only).
- **9.30am departure includes Morning Tea
- 11.30am departure includes a Picnic Lunch**
Good to know
- Executive-style seating Air Milford’s modern Cessna Caravan aircraft feature a middle seat option that allows nervous flyers to sit with family or friends, while still enjoying panoramic views out both sides of the aircraft.
- Plan your departure. The 9:30 am flight includes morning tea, while the 11:30 am flight includes a picnic lunch onboard the cruise vessel — perfect for pairing with your day in Milford Sound.
- Bring a raincoat! Milford Sound receives over 6,800 mm (268 in) of rain annually. Rainy days often reveal hundreds of temporary waterfalls cascading down the fiord’s cliffs, creating a truly unforgettable scene.
- Keep your camera ready. From the air, the Southern Alps, glaciers, alpine lakes, and waterfalls make for spectacular photos.
Reviews
The communication with this company was very smooth. They replied to emails quickly and patiently answered all my questions. On the morning of the trip, they proactively called to inform us that the flight was confirmed! Then they arranged a taxi to pick us up. The whole experience was seamless and went perfectly. I’m truly very satisfied and highly recommend this company!! The pilot was also super nice!
Our scenic flight and cruise to Milford Sound was incredible. The aerial views were breathtaking, and the cruise brought us close to waterfalls and dramatic cliffs. Smooth, well-organized, and absolutely worth it!
They sent a taxi to Milford Sound and even dropped us off at the end. We went on a cruise with about 10 people and it was nice to have cookies and hot tea. The view from the light plane was amazing.
The pilot are very professional and the view is stunning and magnificent! Worth every penny spent.
My husband and I came to Queenstown for a ski trip to celebrate our retirements. My husband retired last year, and I retired this year. We planned a Milford Sound trip in the middle of our two days of skiing. I was worried it would be scary because I have a fear of heights, but the pilot was so experienced that I wasn't scared at all. My husband loved it. I don't think I've seen him that happy many times since we got married. I felt a sense of awe in the face of nature. If you come, be sure to visit.
Highly recommended! The view was amazing and the company's customer service was excellent. If you are thinking about this tour, keep in mind that the flight is weather-dependent.
It was the best tour in New Zealand! It was such a friendly and great experience that I would definitely want to experience it again next time.
Had a great trip to milford sound, our pilot Alex did a fantastic job and both the flight and cruise were great.
This is the most worthwhile activity we had in New Zealand! The pilot's skills were superb, he flew smoothly around the fjord and gave us some very beautiful scenery!
the scenic flight was really nice despite the fact that we couldn’t take the flight due to bad weather
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