Day Trips

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

Name: From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise
Start: 2025-05-04T10:00:00
End: 2025-05-04T14:00:00
Location: Queenstown

Aerial view of Milford Sound with a cruise ship, showcasing Queenstown scenic flyover experience.

Milford Sound aerial view with cruise ship, Queenstown flyover tour.

Milford Sound cruise boat with scenic mountain views, Queenstown day trip experience.

Aerial view of Milford Sound with cruise ship, showcasing Queenstown scenic flyover experience.

Duration

4 hrs 30 mins - 13 hrs

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Discover a hidden paradise of valleys, peaks, and glaciers on the Queenstown to Milford Sound flight or coach ride. Then sail past iconic spots like the Mitre Peak, Bowen and Stirling Falls, and more.

Enjoy a day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown, either by scenic flight or coach. Visit Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Homer Tunnel if traveling by coach.

Choose a flight over the fiord, enjoying views of Earnslaw Burn Glacier, Mitre Peak, and Olivine Ice Plateau, with pilot commentary and guaranteed window seats.

Experience a Milford Sound cruise, viewing Stirling Falls from the open-air deck. Savor complimentary tea and coffee onboard.

Fly back to Queenstown, capturing aerial photos of Lake Quill and Sutherland Falls, or enjoy a road trip back to Queenstown, with stops for photo ops.

Fun fact: The water in Milford Sound is often a deep, inky black. This is due to the tannin-stained freshwater that flows from the surrounding forests.

Full-day or half-day tour of Milford Sound from Queenstown (based on option selected)

Small-group experience

Round-trip flight transfers from Queenstown (if option selected)

One-way coach to Milford Sound (if option selected)

Return flight transfer to Queenstown (if option selected)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Live commentary

2-hour Milford Sound cruise

Complimentary tea, coffee, & water on cruise

Food and drinks (available for purchase onboard)

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What our guests say
Beiting
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Everything is amazing. A comfortable trip within only 5 hours driving from Queen's town. The plane is extremely amazing. The scenery is beautiful. Enjoy myself whole day.
Seyyedmehdi
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The nature was the best. Flight was fantastic. Cruise was OK, but better and bigger cruises also were available, but in more cost. The experience was incredible during my trip in New Zealand 😊😊. Thanks for headout for making everything better.
Christopher
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The flight was absolutely unique and we had two great pilots in Nikita and Jake. We found the cruise rather boring because there was simply too little to see. We've seen more exciting fjords.
Clayton
Apr, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Philippus
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5

Queenstown departure

Begin your day with a hotel pickup in Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand heading to the airport for your scenic flight to Milford Sound. Board a comfortable vehicle that will take you to the airport, where a scenic 1 hour 20 minute flight to Milford Sound awaits.

Soar above Milford Sound

Departing from the airport, marvel at the South Island's vistas, including Central Otago's rugged peaks and the gleaming Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand's longest lake. Admire the contrasting colors where glacial rivers meet the lake. Your flight takes you over Mt. Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes, glaciers, and waterfalls. Catch a glimpse of the renowned Milford Track, a testament to the area's pristine wilderness.

Cruise along the fiord

Touch down at Milford Sound, ready for an enchanting cruise through this natural marvel. Cruise 16 kilometers along the fiord to the Tasman Sea, marveling at Milford Sound's splendor, often hailed as the eighth wonder of the world. Witness the towering Mitre Peak and the stunning Bowen and Stirling Falls. At Seal Point, you might catch sight of fur seals. Learn about the area's rich history, geology, and wildlife from your guide while enjoying a complimentary beverage. Keep an eye out for dolphins, penguins, and other marine life as you near the roaring waves of the open sea.

Return flight & Queenstown drop-off

Post-cruise, head back to the airport for your return flight to Queenstown. Soar over the Southern Alps, the Remarkables, Crown Range, and Shotover River, enjoying a fresh perspective of these magnificent landscapes against the dynamic sky. The day ends with a hotel drop-off in Queenstown, leaving you with a newfound admiration for New Zealand's beauty.

What to bring

Bring essential medication, sunglasses, a sunhat, sunscreen, a camera, a rain jacket, non-slip shoes, and a water bottle.

Wear warm layered clothing and comfortable footwear to stay warm during the trip.

Bring cash or an EFTPOS/credit card onboard for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Accessibility

This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional note

Your flyover from Queenstown over Milford Sound and back to Queenstown is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Your experience may be subject to change due to weather conditions.

The cruising altitude is weather-dependent and ranges between 5,000 to 10,000 feet.

The company now provides Junior earmuffs for younger travelers. These earmuffs offer a significant noise reduction of 22db and meet Global Safety Standards.

All seats on the aircraft are window seats. Passenger seat allocation however is at the Pilots’ discretion due to the weight and balance of the plane.

For operational and safety considerations, passenger weights are required at the time of booking. This is to comply with aircraft weight limits and balance regulations.

Passengers weighing 140kg (308lb) or more should make a note during booking. For helicopter activities, there is a weight limit of 116kg (255lb).

A discrepancy exceeding 15kg (33lb) from the declared weight at check-in may lead to rescheduling, depending on availability.

Child/booster seats and baby earmuffs are available on request.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please select your pick-up location.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.