Water activity

Enjoy return flights over snow-capped mountain ranges, sparkling lakes, and tumbling waterfalls for the ultimate Milford Sound experience, before embarking on a 2-hour cruise around Milford Sound.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Genoud Jean – Switzerland

Very Nice. If you propose beers and snacks on the boat, you can charge 100.- more for your trip. 😉

Timsy – United States

This was made easy with a convenient pickup from our hotel. Friendly staff. All steps were explained well before any transfer. We took the bus to the Airstrip, flew for about 45 minutes amongst the best views in the world and then on a 2 hour cruise and then the flight back as well. Jared who flew our plane (12 seater) explained all steps well and gave good information about the Fiords.

Itinerary

24 pickup location options:
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu, Queenstown, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, 35 Shotover Street, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Sudima Queenstown Five Mile, Kamana Lakehouse, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Driftaway Queenstown, Heritage Queenstown, Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel, Colonial Village Motel, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Queenstown, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, LQ Queenstown Hotel, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
Airplane
(40 minutes)
Milford Sound
Boat cruise (2 hours)
Airplane
(40 minutes)
24 drop-off locations:
Driftaway Queenstown, Heritage Queenstown, Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde, Nomads Queenstown Hostel, Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park, Colonial Village Motel, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel, Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel, 35 Shotover Street, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery, Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu, Queenstown, Sudima Queenstown Five Mile, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, LQ Queenstown Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Queenstown, Kamana Lakehouse, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Return 30-40 min scenic flights from Queenstown to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Guaranteed window seats on all aircraft
2 hour cruise on Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises
Complimentary tea, coffee and water onboard the cruise
Great photo opportunities as we get you closer to waterfalls and wildlife

Full description

Take off from Queenstown, and fly above the rugged backcountry of Central Otago, before heading westward to where the glacial fed rivers empty into Lake Wakatipu. Witness what the power of nature has created over the years, as you journey over two remarkable National Parks; Mt Aspiring and the world heritage listed Fiordland National Park.

On arrival in Milford Sound, join your purpose-built small boat for a comfortable two-hour cruise through one of the world’s natural wonders. Make your way out past the iconic Mitre Peak and cruise the length of the fiord while our skipper highlights points of interest along the way, including the mighty Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls. Keep an eye out for wildlife that can be found in the region including seals, pods of dolphins and the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin (seasonal).

Complete your journey with a birds-eye view of the largely untouched region as you fly back over the Southern Alps and are welcomed to the incredibly blue Lake Wakatipu upon landing in Queenstown.

Includes

Scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
2 hour cruise on Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises (subject to availability, alternative cruise company may be booked as required)
Complimentary tea and coffee available on-board
Great photo opportunities
Return scenic flights on different flight paths over Fiordland National Park from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Food

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
People over 331 lbs (150 kg)

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing
Sunglasses
Camera
Food and drinks
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Drones
Intoxication
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

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.
Mitre Peak Cruises are booked subject to availability. On occasion you may be booked onto an alternative cruise company, we will notify you of this when you check in for your experience with us.
No food is available on the cruise. Please bring a small bag with food and drink along with you.
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
Pick up is from the location specified on your confirmation email, if you are unsure please contact us to confirm.
The departure time you choose is the time we take off from Queenstown. Check in closes 30 minutes before the departure time.

Top destinations

Nearby destinations

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