Description
Milford Sound is New Zealand's top tourist destination the sheer scale and beauty of the sound are best experienced from the air and by boat on a fly, cruise, fly trip or overflight.
Fly, Cruise, Fly
Take a breathtaking scenic flight to Milford Sound from Queenstown, with the fly, cruise, fly package which includes a 1.5 hour cruise on Milford Sound. Your pilot will fly you from Queenstown over the Southern Alps with panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls and snow covered peaks.
After landing in Milford you will head on to the cruise boat for a leisurely cruise of the length of the sound. You will then head back to the plane for a return flight to Queenstown following a different flight path.
Overflight
If you are restricted with time then an overflight is a great option to gain a spectacular overview of Milford Sound and the surrounds along the way.
You will head out from the Mount Aspiring National Park into the Fiordland National Park and then descend into Milford Sound to see views of Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls. After turning back into the sound over the Tasman Sea you will return to Queenstown via the Sutherland Falls.
Trip Includes
- Return transfers from central Queenstown
- Scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound & back
- 1.5 hour cruise on Milford Sound (on Fly, Cruise, Fly option only)
- Informative pilot commentary
Duration
- Allow 4 hours for fly, cruise, fly
- Allow 2 hours for overflight
Departures
- Fly, Cruise, Fly departs 8am, 10am, 12pm & 2pm (October-April) & 10am & 12pm (May-September)
- Overflight departs 8.30am & 2.30pm
- Pick up from your central Queenstown accommodation or meet at the hangar
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Children 0-3 years travel for free on parent/guardians lap
- If the weather isn't suitable to safely fly you will have the option to rebook for the next available time or receive a full refund. If the weather is safe to fly but will be turbulent, you will have the option of flying, rebooking, or a full refund
- Bring a warm jacket & camera with plenty of storage!
- All seats aboard are window seats so you will enjoy unobstructed views
- If you are interested in an amazing flight to Mt Cook then check out the Mt Cook Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Normal Retail Prices
- Fly, Cruise, Fly:
- Adult (14yrs+) NZD$559.00
- Child (4-13yrs) NZD$370.00
- Overflight:
- Per Person (4rs+) NZD$399.00
All prices shown in NZD$.
