Sutherland Falls

Coach along the stunning Milford Road from Queenstown in comfortable air-conditioned coaches with USB charging ports, glass roof with large windows and commentary from your knowledgeable driver. Download the Southern Discoveries app, Geo Maps, to your phone to hear commentary along your coach journey to Milford Sound, with the audio activating automatically when you near points of interest. Stop for short walks along the way with highlights including Mirror Lakes, Monkey Creek, Knobs Flat, the Homer Tunnel, Christie Falls and The Chasm. Nature Cruise through Milford Sound with open-air viewing decks, perfect for wildlife spotting. A portion of your cruise ticket sale goes to the Department of Conservation's conservation efforts. Meet your Glenorchy Air pilot and enjoy a breathtaking scenic flight back to Queenstown with unimpaired views from your window seat. Inspiring aerial views of glacier-fed braided rivers, endless snow-covered mountains and incredible glaciers. See your pilot’s favourites Lake Quill and the Sutherland Falls on your return flight to Queenstown from your window seat!

Combine our three main tours into one massive grand adventure. Depart from Milford Sound Airport and immediately make way for Milford Sound, where you’ll find yourself in front of epic sights such as Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Venture further into Fiordland to visit the Tutoko Glacier and Sutherland Falls. Finally, fly back to base over sprawling West Coast forest, hidden alpine lakes, waterfalls and towering mountains.

Experience the untouched paradise of Fiordland with a breathtaking flight into this world-renowned national park. Begin with stunning views of Lake Erskine before flying over the Milford Track to New Zealand's tallest waterfall, the towering Sutherland Falls. Descend into Milford Sound, surrounded by ancient forests and dramatic cliffs, and land on an alpine environment, taking in aerial views of Milford Sound. As you return towards Glenorchy, soar over Mount Tutoko, the highest peak in Fiordland National Park. The journey concludes with a landing in the grand Earnslaw Burn, our exclusive landing location where you will experience a “hanging” glacier and cascade into the basin with views of blue ice and seasonal waterfalls. Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 1.2 million hectares of dramatic landscapes, deep fiords, and dense rainforests. Home to iconic landmarks like Milford Sound and unique wildlife, Fiordland offers an extraordinary experience of New Zealand's natural beauty. This flight combines thrilling aerial views with intimate encounters with nature, showcasing Fiordland's splendour from every angle. *In winter months (June – August) the Earnslaw Burn does not have as many fast flowing waterfalls compared to our spring and summer months (September – March). It is still a stunning and magical location to visit during winter as there is usually extra snow coverage on the glacier and throughout the valley. Prices listed are for shared experiences with others.

Depart from Milford Sound Airport and fly high above the famed Milford Track, over Arthur Valley and Lake Ada to circle the unbelievable Sutherland Falls: once believed to be the highest waterfall in New Zealand and currently among the tallest in the world. Make a landing in this majestic setting and breathe in the refreshing mountain air and sounds of rushing waterfalls before heading back to base. This scenic flight is something you dont want to miss while you are visiting Milford Sound and Fiordland.

Soar high above Lake Manapouri and deep into the heart of Doubtful Sound, also known as the "Sound of Silence" due to its remote location. The first landing is in Campbell’s Kingdom, a unique hanging valley suspended amidst mountains. See the picturesque valley that has its own waterfall and lake. From here, fly above several more fiords before arriving at Milford Sound and touring Fiordland’s most famous destination. A Milford Sound scenic flight is the best way to see all the fiord has to offer, as you will be amazed by the sheer granite cliffs and inky blue water. The second landing is at Lake Quill, high above Milford itself and is located at the head of the spectacular Sutherland Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere.

Glide past coastal fjords, skim over glaciers, chase waterfalls and count the endless peaks as you embark on our signature Fiordland flight. Mt Tutoko makes an appearance on the way home, shortly before we land in the Earnslaw Burn. The famous Fiordland region is a World Heritage Site. Filled with pristine alpine lakes, roaring waterfalls, glaciers, fjords and rugged mountains, this area has it all – and with three stunning landings; and alpine lake, glacier and in the stunning Earnslaw Burn, you will experience it all on this incredible journey. Our adventure begins out of Queenstown, flying over Ben Lomond and the Richardson Mountains, past rustic Glenorchy village, and continuing high up in the alps to picturesque Lake Erskine. Next we head to the source of the mighty Sutherland Falls. Lake Quill feeds this monstrous waterfall, with a drop of 580m/1,900 ft and a very loud roar to match. Milford Sound is calling. Leaving the falls, we skip over to the rugged West Coast, sweeping past iconic Mitre Peak. From here we make a beeline towards Mt Tutoko – the highest peak in Fiordland – before circling back to land at the Earnslaw Burn. With a hanging glacier overhead, and waterfalls cascading down around you, the Earnslaw Burn is a sight to behold. Even in winter when many of the waterfalls have frozen dry, the glacier swells with fresh, dazzling snowfall. It’s a magical place. This is our final stop before we fly back home to Queenstown, passing over the historic gold mining sites of Skippers Canyon. Didn’t we say this trip has it all? *In winter months (June – August) the Earnslaw Burn does not have as many fast flowing waterfalls compared to our spring and summer months (September – March). It is still a stunning and magical location to visit during winter as there is usually extra snow coverage on the glacier and throughout the valley.