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Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

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Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
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Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound from above
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Nature Cruise, getting up close and personal to the waterfalls
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Overview

The glacial waters, soaring cliffs, and thundering waterfalls of Milford Sound are spectacular from all angles, and this half-day tour takes in all the highlights. Enjoy thrilling aerial views of the Fiordland National Park on a round-trip flight from Queenstown, and marvel at Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, and Mount Pembroke on a scenic Milford Sound cruise. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
  • Enjoy round-trip flights from Queenstown to Milford Sound
  • Live on-board commentary ensures you don’t miss anything
  • Choice of morning or afternoon departure
  • Great-value tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off

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Save time—see the best of Milford Sound in half a day by opting for round-trip flights and a scenic cruise.
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Live pilot commentary on board
Reserved seating aboard the Nature Cruise of Milford Sound
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels)
Coffee and/or Tea
Food and drinks
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
3 Tex Smith Lane , 3 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Please arrive 1 hour before your selected start time for pickup. Your operator can coordinate exact time and location.

This activity will end right where it started.We provide a pick-up/drop-off service from all centrally located Queenstown accommodation, for an additional cost, please update us with your details. If your accommodation is not centrally located, please let us know and we will send through parking directions.
Your aerial adventure begins with pick-up from your central Queenstown hotel and a short transfer to the airport in time for departure. After meeting your pilot and receiving a safety briefing, jump aboard your fixed wing aircraft and take off over the city.

Listen to your pilot’s on-board commentary as you soar over the Paradise region, made famous in films such as Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, then fly above the vast Skippers Canyon and the glittering Donne glacier. Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Milford Sound as you come in to land at the edge of the fjord.

Your pilot will escort you to the boat docks for the second part of your adventure—a cruise around Milford Sound. Marvel at the dramatic UNESCO-listed landscapes as you cruise around the fjord and look out for wildlife such as fur seals, dolphins, and Fiordland crested penguins. Along the way, spot natural wonders like the 525-foot (160-meter) high Bowen Falls, the striking hanging valley of Sinbad Gully, and the snow-capped peak of Mitre Peak, one of New Zealand’s most photographed landmarks.

At the end of your cruise, return to the airfield for your return flight and enjoy an alternative route, passing over the Fiordland National Park and taking in dramatic views of the 1,904-foot (580-meter) high Sutherland Falls.

On arrival back in Queenstown, a driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Air Milford
On arrival that the Air Milford base you will meet your pilot, for a full pre-flight briefing, before embarking on your 35 minuet scenic flight over the Southern Alps, to Milford Sound.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Coronet Peak
After takeoff, view Coronet Peak, one of New Zealand's premiere ski fields.
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Skippers Canyon
Fly over the Shotover river and Skippers canyon, this is where gold was discovered in the 1860's. This river became the world's 2nd highest gold bearing river in the world, next to the Klondike in Alaska.
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Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
Fly over the small settlement of Glenorchy, located at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Here you enjoy wonderful views of two braided river mouths joining the lake. The two rivers are the Dart and the Rees, both glacial fed, display wonderful colors as they mix with the lake.
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Routeburn Track
Fly over the dense beech forest of the Routeburn and Hollyford. valleys. One of new Zealand 'great walks' traverses the Routeburn valley, its a 3-day hike through the valley and over an alpine pass into Fiordland National Park.
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Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Fly over the main divide of the Southern Alps and into Fiordland National park. One of the first sights you will encounter on arrival in Fiordland National Park is Mt Tutoko, at over 8,900ft / 2,700meters it is Fiordland's highest peak. There are two main glaciers to view here, the Donne and the Age.
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Milford Sound
Fly the full length of the fiord, right out to the Tasman sea where you will turn and descend, before coming into land. This part of the flight really makes you appreciate the sheer size of the towering cliffs of the fiord, which rise over a mile high in some parts!
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Mitre Peak
View the highest peak in Milford Sound, Mitre Peak. It impressively rises directly out of the water of the fiord, to it's summit at 5,560ft / 1,690 meters, which is just over a mile of vertical gain!
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Milford Sound
Experience the overhead beauty of Milford Sound
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Milford Sound Airport
When your cruise returns, your pilot will meet you and escort you back to the airport. If time allows, the pilot will take you on a short bush walk through the native beech forest. The flight time back to Queenstown is 35 minuets.
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Milford Sound Airport
After landing in Milford Sound, your pilot will escort you to the boat docks to board your Milford Sound Nature Cruise.
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Cruise Milford
On your cruise, numbers are capped at 150 passengers and on this intimate experience, nature guides offer a personal commentary. The boat explores nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord, nudging into sheer rock faces to examine flora and fauna in detail. The boat traverses the full length of the fiord, right out to the Tasman Sea, allowing guests to relax and take in the stunning scenery.
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Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Sutherland Falls
After taking off in Milford Sound the flight path first takes in another view of the fiord, before tracing south, down the Arthur valley. At the head of this valley, the Sutherland Falls can be viewed, this is New Zealand's highest waterfall, falling impressively 1,900ft / 580 meters to the valley floor below.
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Bowen Falls
During your cruise, view the Bowen Falls, it is one of Milford Sound's two permanent waterfalls and at 530ft / 162 meter is it's highest. After rainfall, there are hundreds of waterfalls to be viewed in the fiord!
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Greenstone and Caples Tracks
After once again crossing the main divide of the Southern Alps, taking in stunning views of small alpine lakes and jagged snow capped mountains, the route then traverses the densely forested Greenstone and Caples valleys.
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Lake Wakatipu
After emerging from the Greenstone valley, fly over Lake Wakatipu. Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's longest lake at 46 miles / 75 kms, it is also incredibly deep, up to 1,250ft / 380 meters at some points! Queenstown is nestled on the lake's shores, so some great views of the town are enjoyed before landing.
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Walter Peak Station Wharf
View the Walter Peak high country station, which is one of New Zealand's largest merino sheep farms.
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Air Milford
View the Remarkable mountain range and Queenstown, before landing back at the Air Milford base for your drop-off back to your accommodation.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Lake Te Anau
The flight path then begins to track east over the Southern Alps and back towards Queenstown. New Zealand's second largest lake, Lake Te Anau can be viewed, stretching out to the south.
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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infant rates apply for 0 - 1 years of age, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Air Milford
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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  • "With unpredictable weather, this trip isn't 100% confirmed until 15 minutes before departure, which doesn't really provide enough time to find alternate same-day options last minute, especially since the drive is so much longer." See review

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Memories for a lifetime
Michelle_G
, Jun 2021
A fantastic memorable day. Friendly and informative staff. Alex our pilot was most accomodating helpful and patient with our family group of 9. We enjoyed our complete day and the beautiful sunshine and perfect weather was a bonus. Thank you air milford
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Best trip ever
Dayna_Stunts
, Apr 2021
Best experience ever!!!! Highly recommend, the team at air Milford, they were so lovely, from the nice receptionist to the awesome pilot ants, so nice to fly with a family business. So welcoming and accommodating. I will definitely be back!!!!
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Milford Sound is MUST to visit!!
Lyudmila_J
, Feb 2021
It's a MUST DO experience! Milford Sound is SO beautiful and awesome place to visit! Our pilot Alex was very helpful and accommodating, explaining everything in details and answering all our questions. Vessel crew was caring, helpful and informative. Will definitely go back there again one day!
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Air Milford " the way to go "
Jim
, Nov 2020
Pick up and drop back at accommodation was included ( much appreciated) . Jo at Air Milford welcomed and then introduced us to Tommo who was our pilot ( totally professional; great manner and gave us a running commentary of points of interest both on the flight in and back from Milford Sound ) . The cruise on Milford Sound was brilliant ( great crew on the vessel who advised us on all points of interest) We great good fortune to have a large pod of dolphins along with us for part of the cruise ( I have video to treasure) . Could not recommend this tour more highly . The flight with Air Milford is truly spectacular.
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An experience not to be missed!
Shivani
, Sep 2020
It was a really iconic experience. Jimmy, our pilot from the flight and cruise team was amazing. His commentary (as we climbed the majestic mountains and saw the unbelievably scenic views from so close to the majestic mountains) and his helpful manner was very professional. He had no co pilot today so I got the opportunity to fly in the co pilot sear which was such a treat! He also made sure we,all reached the cruise ship safely walking us through the short walk. The cruise itself was a great experience, the waterfall we went right under! And the amenities on the boat was all very comfortable . All in all, an amazing experience not to be missed!
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Milford Sound
David_B
, Mar 2020
Absolutely fantastic! The highlight of our 2 week trip to New Zealand was Queenstown and Milford Sound - and the flight to Milford Sound. Everything was perfectly arranged from hotel pickup, flight, cruise, and return. Highly recommend it.
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icon Response from Host , May 2020
Dear David_B, Thank you for sharing your glowing review of Air Milford with the Viator community. We are so pleased to hear that you had an absolutely fantastic time visiting Milford Sound with us. It is a stunning destination, with towering granite cliffs soaring up to a mile high out of the water of the fiord, thundering waterfalls and playful wildlife. On behalf of the whole team here at Air Milford, thank you for choosing to fly with us and for your endorsement to future travelers. All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
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8th Wonder of the World - the BEST way to see it!!!
Taylor_R
, Mar 2020
This half-day trip was the highlight of my visit to Queenstown! Milford Sound was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen - and I was able to see it from above and up close on the water. The staff and pilot (Tom) from Air Milford were extremely friendly and knowledgable about the area, as well as everyone on our boat cruise with Southern Discoveries. The size of our group was about 12 people, so it was not over-crowded and felt very exclusive, which was awesome. This is a must do to experience Milford Sound!
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icon Response from Host , May 2020
Dear Taylor_R, Thank you for taking the time to share your review of Air Milford on Viator. We 100% agree with you, Milford Sound is one of the most jaw dropping places in the world and we like to think that exploring it by both sea and air really does it's magnificence justice. We are very proud to partner with the excellent Southern Discoveries, who operate the Nature Cruise in Milford Sound and we are really pleased to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed this element of the day too. On behalf of your friendly pilot Tom and the rest of the team, thank you for choosing to fly with us,w e are so pleased that we were able to help make lifelong memories! All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
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10/10
Garry
, Mar 2020
Absolutely brilliant experience. Tom our pilot was both courteous and knowledgeable and the flight was breathtaking. The cruise on the fiord was spectacular. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
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icon Response from Host , May 2020
Dear Garry, Thank you for reviewing Air Milford on Viator. We are so pleased to hear that you had an absolutely brilliant experience flying with Tom to Milford Sound. He is indeed a knowledgeable and passionate pilot and he loves sharing his wealth of local knowledge with his guests, as they take in the jaw-dropping scenery of Fiordland National Park from above. On behalf of the whole Air Milford team, thank you for your high recommendation to future travelers and all the best for your future adventures. Sincerely, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
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Extraordinary Exciting Experience
Maria
, Mar 2020
Travelled to New Zealand for our 32nd wedding anniversary. Explored Hobbiton, amazed by the glowworm experience, impressive TranzAlpine ride to Arthurs Pass, breathtaking Mt Cook, picturesque gondola skyline and finally, the majestic Milford Sound. Our fly/cruise/fly tour with AirMilford to the Milford Sound was well organized, efficient, safe, impeccable service from the owners who were there to make sure that everything is taken cared of, the pilot who were very professional and flew us through the magnificent scenery safely, the staff at the reception who were so friendly, the brand new planes, everything was superb. It’s our first time to ride a small plane, quite excited but scared but thanks AirMilford, you made our travel and experience in New Zealand perfect.
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icon Response from Host , May 2020
Dear Maria, Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and in-depth review of your experience with Air Milford on Viator. We are incredibly proud to hear that we were able to provide you with such a superb excursion to Milford Sound and that, in the company of some of New Zealand's most prestigious activities, that we stood out as a highlight! We try our best to exceed our guests expectations and are overjoyed that in this instance, we were successful. But, the lion's share of the praise must be given to our incredible local area, Milford Sound and the wider Fiordland & Mt Aspiring region, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and now, once experiencing it up close & personal you know why! On behalf of the whole team here at Air Milford, thank you for choosing to fly with us and for your high endorsement to future travelers. All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
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A must do
Kidde_R
, Feb 2020
Wow. Just wow. Of course the weather helped a lot. The pilot was great, the planes felt safe, the boat trip was marvelous. Can’t complain on anything.
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icon Response from Host , May 2020
Dear Kidde_R, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of Air Milford on Viator. It was our pleasure to host you recently and we are so pleased to hear that you had an absolutely marvelous time visiting Milford Sound and flying over the Fiordland National Park with us! On behalf of the whole team, thank you for choosing to fly with us and for your high endorsement to future travelers. All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
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