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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

4.9  / 5
421 reviews
Activity provider:Milford Sound Scenic Flights
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

Activity provider:Milford Sound Scenic Flights
4.9  / 5
421 reviews
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From $395.91 per person

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Fly return from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy spectacular views of the mountains, waterfalls and lakes of the Fiordland National Park. In Milford Sound you will board the Cruise and travel the length of the Sound to the mouth of the Tasman Sea.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please check email sent by the activity provider for specified pickup times and weather checks. Wait at the reception or entrance of your advised pickup location 5-10 minutes prior to the advised pickup time. Pickup is via Courtesy Shuttle or Queenstown Taxis. Pickup starts from 5 minutes after the weather checks for your trip, depending on your closest pickup location. If you decide to drive on your own please advise the activity provider by contacting them directly. You are required to be at 39 Lucas Place, Frankton, 9300, 45 minutes before departure for check-in.

Experience

Itinerary
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    26 pickup location options:

    Hidden Lodge Queenstown, 35 Shotover Street, LQ Queenstown Hotel, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel, Colonial Village Motel, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park, Kamana Lakehouse, Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu, Queenstown, Sudima Queenstown Five Mile, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Azur Luxury Lodge, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Queenstown, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Driftaway Queenstown, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Heritage Queenstown, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

  • Airplane

    (40 minutes)

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    Milford Sound

    Boat cruise (2 hours)

  • Airplane

    (40 minutes)

  • 26 drop-off locations:

    Hidden Lodge Queenstown, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, Sudima Queenstown Five Mile, 35 Shotover Street, Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu, Queenstown, Colonial Village Motel, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Kamana Lakehouse, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Queenstown, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Azur Luxury Lodge, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Driftaway Queenstown, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Heritage Queenstown, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, LQ Queenstown Hotel, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Enjoy the 40 minute return scenic flights where every passenger gets a window seat and a great view of the stunning scenery
  • Keep your eyes peeled to spot wildlife like seals and dolphins in Milford Sound
  • Enjoy complimentary transfers from all centrally located Accommodation providers in Queenstown
Full description
Combine a flight and a cruise on Milford Sound on this excursion from Queenstown. Take in the area's outstanding natural beauty as you savor the sights from both air and water. Enjoy a pickup and transfer to the air hanger in Queenstown. Listen to informative commentary in English and marvel at the stunning views of lakes, mountains, and waterfalls on the 40-minute flight. Upon landing, transfer to the Milford Sound Boat Terminal. Board in Milford Sound and experience 2 hours onboard an intimate vessel with English commentary by your skipper, and complimentary tea and coffee. Cruise to the mouth of the Tasman Sea, while enjoying views of waterfalls and marine life like fur seals, dolphins, and penguins. Next, board your scenic flight back to Queenstown. Take a different flight path from your outbound flight as you admire the spectacular views of Fiordland National Park. After the 40-minute journey back to Queenstown, enjoy complimentary transfer back to your accommodation.
Includes
  • Scenic return plane flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
  • 2-hour cruise in Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from all centrally located locations in Queenstown
  • Free parking onsite for those that self-driving
  • Tea, coffee, and water onboard
  • Food
Not suitable for
  • People over 331 lbs (150 kg)

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  • Infants are classed as under 11 kilograms and are free of charge. They are required to sit on an adults knee
  • Infants/Children over 11 kilograms will require their own seat and will need to be charged at a child rate
  • No lunch is available on the cruise. Please bring a bag or backpack with food and drink along with you. Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and water is available onboard the cruise
  • If the flight is cancelled due to bad weather conditions or operational issues, you will be given options to reschedule to another available trip or you can cancel and receive a full refund
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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 421 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Leanne – AustraliaDecember 2, 2023 – Verified booking
The small plane ride each way was smooth and very comfortable and felt like the best & most efficient way to see the beautiful scenery. The pilot was an absolutely delightful young woman who looked after us brilliantly. The boat was a good size and equally no fuss experience and the crew and guide were all friendly and helpful. The weather was perfect the day we flew so was perfect to the spectacular scenery from both the air and in the sound. 10/10 experience.
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Callum – United KingdomNovember 20, 2023 – Verified booking
One of the best tours I have done on my trip. If you can afford the extra it is well worth taking the flight to Milford Sound - it is breathtaking (and also saves around 7 hours round trip in driving!). Our pilot D was great, very friendly and good commentary throughout. The Mitre Peak boat while smaller than the others allowed us to get up close to dolphins, the waterfalls, penguins, and seals for good view.
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Pernille – United StatesNovember 8, 2023 – Verified booking
Liam who flew us to Milford sound was an excellent guide. He told us about what we were looking at. He helped those of us with mobility issues to get on and off the small plane. Paying “extra” to take a 45 minute plane ride rather than a four hour bus ride each way was definitely worth it. The ride on the boat was pleasant. We saw dolphins, fur seals and penguins. It was a bit crowded whenever we saw any of the animals, but there is not much you can do about that. PS—to the people who make this survey, can you make an option for “who did you go with “—My Family (no children)? Thanks.
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