- Experiences
- Air Milford, Queenstown, Fiordland
- Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Cruise from Queenstown
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**
Inclusions
Package: Join-in 09:30 departure
What’s included
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Complimentary pick up from selected location in the checkout page
Morning tea onboard the cruise, consisting of tea, coffee and a freshly baked muffin
Please call the operator at 08:15 to confirm the activity on the participation day at +64-344-223-51
Not included
Accommodation
Other personal expenses
Package: Join-in 11:30 departure
What’s included
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Complimentary pick up from selected location in the checkout page
Picnic lunch on board the cruise
Please call the operator at 10:15 to confirm the activity on the participation day at +64-344-223-51
Not included
Accommodation
Other personal expenses
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Confirmation
- You’ll get confirmation within minutes. If you don’t see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
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.
5hr Duration
Please select a participation date
Join in group
Eligibility
- Free for children aged 0 - 1, sitting on an adults lap with safety restrain
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- 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**
Package: Join-in 09:30 departure
- [Departure] 09:30, pick up. Complimentary transport provided to/from most local accommodation. Select your pick up location at check-out. Please be ready for pickup at 8.20am..The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 45 mins before the departure time
- [Departure] 09:30, meet up at Air Milford. Free Parking Available On-Site. Check in before 8.45am..The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 45 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Air Milford, Scenic Flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 45 min(s), Guided tour, Milford Sound, 1 hour 45 min Nature Cruise through Milford Sound
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Queenstown, Return Scenic Flight Milford Sound to Queenstown
- [Return] 13:30, Shuttle included
- Day {num}
Additional information
- Stroller accessibility within given size requirements - enquire for more information. What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Insect Repellant
- Sunhat
- Raincoat What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Jacket Accessibility
- Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- This activity is wheelchair-accessible
- Participants using wheelchairs/mobility equipment should be accompanied
Package: Join-in 11:30 departure
- [Departure] 11:30, pick up. Complimentary transport provided to/from most local accommodation. Select your pick up location at check-out. Please be ready for pickup at 10.20am..Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 45 mins before the departure time
- [Departure] 11:30, meet up at Air Milford. Free Parking Available On-Site Check in before 10.45am.Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 45 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Air Milford, Scenic Flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 45 min(s), Guided tour, Milford Sound, 1 hour 45 min Nature Cruise through Milford Sound
- [Attraction/experience] 40 min(s), Guided tour, Queenstown, Return Scenic Flight Milford Sound to Queenstown
- [Return] 16:15, Shuttle included
- Day {num}
Additional information
- Stroller accessibility within given size requirements - enquire for more information. What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Insect Repellant
- Sunhat
- Raincoat What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Jacket Accessibility
- Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- This activity is wheelchair-accessible
- Participants using wheelchairs/mobility equipment should be accompanied
Hotel pick up
Address
- Air Milford
- 3 Tex Smith Lane, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- How to get there: Take a 4-minute bus trip from the Frankton Bus Hub
- Please refer to the map for assistance