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Milford Sound Scenic Flights & Tours

Explore our diverse range of Milford Sound scenic flights and tours. Whether you choose a classic Fly-Cruise-Fly combo, a luxurious helicopter trip with a glacier landing, or a quick scenic overflight, you'll experience Fiordland National Park's landscape from a unique perspective.

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Milford Sound Scenic Flights & Tours
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  • 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.

  • All experiences include a Milford Sound cruise with live commentary, plus tea, coffee, and all taxes and fees covered.

  • See Milford Sound’s dramatic scenery from the water, with expert commentary bringing the landscape to life, and its geographical sights from above

  • This seamless day trip includes hotel transfers from Queenstown, making it hassle-free for visitors looking to save time.

  • Choose between a round-trip flight experience or go for a one-way coach transfer to get the best of both views.

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  • 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.

  • All experiences include a Milford Sound cruise with live commentary, plus tea, coffee, and all taxes and fees covered.

  • See Milford Sound’s dramatic scenery from the water, with expert commentary bringing the landscape to life, and its geographical sights from above

  • This seamless day trip includes hotel transfers from Queenstown, making it hassle-free for visitors looking to save time.

  • Choose between a round-trip flight experience or go for a one-way coach transfer to get the best of both views.

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  • Enjoy door-to-door convenience with transfers that eliminate the need for alpine driving or parking stress.

  • Travel the Milford Road with guided commentary and photo stops at Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and The Chasm.

  • Pick your comfort level between a standard coach or a premium small-group service for a more personalized trip.

  • Relax knowing coach, cruise, and stop timings are carefully coordinated to avoid wasted waiting time.

  • Experience Milford Sound highlights in a seamless full-day itinerary designed for first-time visitors and non-drivers.

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  • Enjoy door-to-door convenience with transfers that eliminate the need for alpine driving or parking stress.

  • Travel the Milford Road with guided commentary and photo stops at Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and The Chasm.

  • Pick your comfort level between a standard coach or a premium small-group service for a more personalized trip.

  • Relax knowing coach, cruise, and stop timings are carefully coordinated to avoid wasted waiting time.

  • Experience Milford Sound highlights in a seamless full-day itinerary designed for first-time visitors and non-drivers.

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NZ$245
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  • Travel in a small group by comfortable minibus, guided by locals who share stories and insights that make the long journey engaging from start to finish.

  • Stop often along the Milford Road, Lake Wakatipu, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and the Homer Tunnel, for photos, short walks, and hidden “secret spots” away from the crowds.

  • Cruise Milford Sound on a boutique vessel with fewer passengers, giving you close-up views of waterfalls, wildlife, and sheer cliffs in a relaxed, uncrowded setting.

  • Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and surprise snacks included in your day, so you can stay energized while soaking up the scenery.

  • Relax knowing the entire trip is carefully planned for comfort and flow, with fast-tracked cruise boarding and seamless connections from road to water.

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  • Travel in a small group by comfortable minibus, guided by locals who share stories and insights that make the long journey engaging from start to finish.

  • Stop often along the Milford Road, Lake Wakatipu, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and the Homer Tunnel, for photos, short walks, and hidden “secret spots” away from the crowds.

  • Cruise Milford Sound on a boutique vessel with fewer passengers, giving you close-up views of waterfalls, wildlife, and sheer cliffs in a relaxed, uncrowded setting.

  • Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and surprise snacks included in your day, so you can stay energized while soaking up the scenery.

  • Relax knowing the entire trip is carefully planned for comfort and flow, with fast-tracked cruise boarding and seamless connections from road to water.

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NZ$349
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  • Settle into a comfortable coach transfer from Queenstown or Te Anau. The journey itself is part of the adventure, with dramatic Fiordland landscapes unfolding outside your window.

  • Upgrade your day with a freshly packed lunchbox filled with local produce. It’s the perfect way to refuel as you drift past Milford's cliffs and waterfalls.

  • Wander between spacious indoor lounges and open-air decks. Whether you prefer the warmth of a seat by the café or the thrill of mist on your face, you’ll always have a front-row view.

  • Onboard nature specialists share legends, geological wonders, and wildlife insights that bring the landscape to life beyond what you see.

  • With more time on the cruise, you’ll have greater chances to spot wildlife, from dolphins surfing the bow and fur seals stretched out on the rocks to rare Fiordland crested penguins.

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  • Settle into a comfortable coach transfer from Queenstown or Te Anau. The journey itself is part of the adventure, with dramatic Fiordland landscapes unfolding outside your window.

  • Upgrade your day with a freshly packed lunchbox filled with local produce. It’s the perfect way to refuel as you drift past Milford's cliffs and waterfalls.

  • Wander between spacious indoor lounges and open-air decks. Whether you prefer the warmth of a seat by the café or the thrill of mist on your face, you’ll always have a front-row view.

  • Onboard nature specialists share legends, geological wonders, and wildlife insights that bring the landscape to life beyond what you see.

  • With more time on the cruise, you’ll have greater chances to spot wildlife, from dolphins surfing the bow and fur seals stretched out on the rocks to rare Fiordland crested penguins.

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NZ$199
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  • Take off from Queenstown on a helicopter flight above glacier-carved alpine valleys, pristine lakes, and dramatic mountain peaks en route to Milford Sound.

  • Touch down in Milford Sound and board a scenic boat cruise along its 16 km length, where sheer cliffs, lush rainforest, and Mitre Peak rise majestically from the water.

  • Spot New Zealand fur seals basking on rocks, playful dolphins, and native birdlife, all brought to life by engaging commentary from your cruise hosts, creating immersive storytelling on the water.

  • Return to the skies for a helicopter ascent, soaring across the Southern Alps while reflecting on your time in the fiord, a round-trip flight that frames the world-famous sound from both air and sea.

  • Experience seamless comfort and adventure, with flights, cruise, commentary, and refreshments combined into a single effortless 4-hour journey that maximizes every moment in Fiordland.

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  • Take off from Queenstown on a helicopter flight above glacier-carved alpine valleys, pristine lakes, and dramatic mountain peaks en route to Milford Sound.

  • Touch down in Milford Sound and board a scenic boat cruise along its 16 km length, where sheer cliffs, lush rainforest, and Mitre Peak rise majestically from the water.

  • Spot New Zealand fur seals basking on rocks, playful dolphins, and native birdlife, all brought to life by engaging commentary from your cruise hosts, creating immersive storytelling on the water.

  • Return to the skies for a helicopter ascent, soaring across the Southern Alps while reflecting on your time in the fiord, a round-trip flight that frames the world-famous sound from both air and sea.

  • Experience seamless comfort and adventure, with flights, cruise, commentary, and refreshments combined into a single effortless 4-hour journey that maximizes every moment in Fiordland.

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NZ$1,315
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  • Soar above Fiordland’s grandeur with a guided helicopter journey that reveals the Southern Alps, deep fjords, and cascading waterfalls from airframes few visitors ever experience.

  • Enjoy an intimate, personalized flight, capped at just six guests per helicopter, with guaranteed window views and expert pilot commentary.

  • Land in unforgettable places, from the heart of Milford Sound for a guided walk beneath sheer cliffs and through ancient rainforest, to remote glacier or alpine sites.

  • Feel safe and cared for throughout, with a modern Airbus helicopter, full safety briefing, and experienced crew ensuring peace of mind.

  • Turn a bucket-list moment into a seamless adventure, with efficient, stress-free timing from Queenstown and logistics handled to perfection.

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  • Soar above Fiordland’s grandeur with a guided helicopter journey that reveals the Southern Alps, deep fjords, and cascading waterfalls from airframes few visitors ever experience.

  • Enjoy an intimate, personalized flight, capped at just six guests per helicopter, with guaranteed window views and expert pilot commentary.

  • Land in unforgettable places, from the heart of Milford Sound for a guided walk beneath sheer cliffs and through ancient rainforest, to remote glacier or alpine sites.

  • Feel safe and cared for throughout, with a modern Airbus helicopter, full safety briefing, and experienced crew ensuring peace of mind.

  • Turn a bucket-list moment into a seamless adventure, with efficient, stress-free timing from Queenstown and logistics handled to perfection.

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NZ$1,180
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  • Begin your adventure with a scenic flight over the Southern Alps, touching down in Milford Sound for time to explore and capture the iconic Mitre Peak up close.

  • Trace the entire 16 km length of Milford Sound, taking in dramatic cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and sweeping views out to the Tasman Sea.

  • Land on a secluded West Coast beach, stepping out onto untouched sands framed by rugged ocean scenery.

  • Experience an alpine or glacier landing on the return journey, giving you a breathtaking perspective of Fiordland’s icy landscapes.

  • Return to Queenstown with three unforgettable landings and panoramic memories of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular regions.

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  • Begin your adventure with a scenic flight over the Southern Alps, touching down in Milford Sound for time to explore and capture the iconic Mitre Peak up close.

  • Trace the entire 16 km length of Milford Sound, taking in dramatic cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and sweeping views out to the Tasman Sea.

  • Land on a secluded West Coast beach, stepping out onto untouched sands framed by rugged ocean scenery.

  • Experience an alpine or glacier landing on the return journey, giving you a breathtaking perspective of Fiordland’s icy landscapes.

  • Return to Queenstown with three unforgettable landings and panoramic memories of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular regions.

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Queenstown

Get spectacular views and breathtaking panoramas of the Tasman Sea and the Mitre Peak at Milford Sound. Sail along the 16km fiord, and marvel at the beauty of St Annes Point Lighthouse. Get informational commentary onboard and learn about Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls as you pass them by.

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Paige

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One of the most amazing experiences!! My husband and I were on our honeymoon and wanted to do something adventurous but also not take up the full day. The fly cruise fly was the perfect ~4 hour excursion to see the milford sound, and all of queenstown. Our pilot Ryan was so kind and a fantastic pilot. The flight time was about 40 minutes there, then a scenic ~1.5 hour cruise through the Milford Sound followed by a 40 minute flight back. We had beautiful weather. Would recommend wearing a light coat and sunglasses :)

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

CESAR AUGUSTO PADILLA HERNANDEZ
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Cesar

Mexico
Sep 2025

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We are very happy with our trip, we were treated wonderfully and milfour sound really worth it, the plane ride over the snowy Alps and the fjord are amazing, I would do it again 100% the waterfalls and rainbows are really an experience worth living !!!! My congratulations to the whole team and especially Cúrc our pilot super friendly and very good level of service.

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

Claudia Illguth

Claudia

Nov 2025

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We had a fantastic young team consisting of a tour guide and bus driver. They told us a lot of interesting things, and their planning and organization were perfect.

Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Optional Lunch by Southern Discoveries

Douglas Reid
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Douglas

Australia
Jan 2026
Fantastic tour....all the staff were great. The helicopter ride was a real highlight, much better than I could ever expect. We also landed on top of a snow covered mountain for a few pics and a couple got engaged there. I will put this experience right up there.....

From Queenstown: 4-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour and Cruise

Erica Wee
MY

Erica

Malaysia
Dec 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I joined the Milford Sound trip as a solo traveler, along with a small group of other people, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Danny was an incredible guide from start to finish. The drive felt peaceful and surreal thanks to his thoughtfully chosen playlist — it honestly made me feel like I was in a completely different place. Danny’s storytelling and knowledge made the journey so engaging, and he shared interesting facts the entire way. One special highlight was when he pointed out a kea bird, something I would have completely missed on my own. I highly recommend this trip, especially if Danny is your guide. He made the journey to Milford Sound just as meaningful as the destination itself.

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers

Boero Fabrizio
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Boero

Italy
Nov 2025
Tour very weel managed. We like a lot our driver/guide Zoe. She was very kind and gave us a lot of interesting informations. We was very lucky to meet her 🤩

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Day Trip with Cruise, Walks & Return Transfers

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