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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Boat Cruise

4.9  / 5206 reviews
Activity provider:Air Milford
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Boat Cruise
Activity provider:Air Milford
4.9  / 5206 reviews
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Experience the best of Queenstown and Fiordland from the sky, including fiords, native forests, glaciers, and wildlife with a scenic flight. Later, take a cruise to continue your sightseeing adventure.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 4.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Meet your driver outside your centrally-located accommodation in Queenstown. Please let the activity provider know your accommodation details and they will inform you about your pickup time. If your accommodation is not centrally located, they will advise you of driving and parking instructions.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    Pickup location:

    Queenstown

  • Airplane

    (35 minutes)

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    Milford Sound

    Boat cruise (1.45 hours)

  • Airplane

    (35 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Queenstown

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy Fiordland National Park's most dramatic scenery by visiting Milford Sound
  • Take a scenic flight for views of the Southern Lakes, Tutoko Glacier, and more
  • Hear live commentary about the region and its wildlife from your pilot-guide
  • Admire New Zealand's native flora and fauna up close on a relaxing cruise
  • On the way back, see the Southerland waterfalls, Te Anau, and Lake Wakatipu

Full description

Enjoy an exclusive sightseeing tour to the very best locations in Queenstown and the South Island of New Zealand. Discover New Zealand’s magnificent fiords, native forests, and glaciers, as well as the island's stunning native birdlife, seals, penguins, and dolphins. Embark on a scenic flight and admire the views of the fiord below. Hear insightful commentary about the region and the wildlife that inhabit it from your pilot guide. Soar above the Southern Lakes, Tutoko Glacier, and the Milford Fiord. After, if time permits, take a bush walk with your pilot to the cruise departure point. Learn more about your surroundings as you pass through the dense forest. Continue your sightseeing adventure on a relaxing cruise and see the fiord from the water. After the cruise, make your way back to the plane. Take an alternative return route to see even more highlights, including the famous Southerland waterfalls, and New Zealand's longest lakes, Te Anau and Wakatipu.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from central Queenstown hotels
  • Personalized greeting and trip overview on a map
  • In-flight commentary
  • Reserved seating
  • Tea and coffee
  • Optional pilot escort from plane to boat through forest (time permitting)
  • Lunch

Not suitable for

  • People over 264 lbs (120 kg)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Jacket

Not allowed

  • Drones

Know before you go

  • The weather plays a significant part in flying in the Fiordland Region, and this tour will only operate if conditions allow both a safe and enjoyable experience
  • It is recommended that you book for your first available day in Queenstown. That way, should the weather be unfavorable for flying on the first day, you will have maximum flexibility to roll your excursion onto a following fine weather day
  • A minimum number of passengers is required to confirm a flight
  • All aircraft are 'high-wing' providing unobstructed views of the scenery
  • All flights take an alternate route (conditions permitting) on the return journey to provide the most diverse type of sightseeing possible

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 206 reviews

Review summary

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

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Rebecca – United KingdomJanuary 31, 2023  – Verified booking
If, like me, you get a little bus sick then this is absolutely the best way to get over to Milford Sound. Fantastic 40 minute flight over the region each way, and so close to the snow topped highest mountains in the Fjordland. I was lucky enough to be able to sit up front next to the pilot and it was absolutely fascinating having the headphones on listening to him speak to the other pilots and control centre and watching him work the controls - thank you Oz! Definitely recommended for anyone thinking of a visit out to the Fjordlands.
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaNovember 21, 2022  – Verified booking
A family owned business. Easy to book, nice and friendly staff. Tomo was our pilot. A spectacular flight with great commentary. The cruise was amazing too. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and seals. Great value for money and at 4hours 30mins, the right amount of time to experience the magnificent Milford Fiords. Loved it!
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaOctober 15, 2022  – Verified booking
The pilot was terrific, very friendly and knowledgeable. Flew different routes there and back to see more scenery. The plane had big windows for a clear view and photo opportunities. Milford Sound was spectacular, particularly as the weather was so great.
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