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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Heli Tour

Cruise ship sailing at Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.
Tourists on a boat tour at Milford Sound with scenic fjord views.
Helicopter flying over Queenstown with view of mountains and lake on Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Heli Tour.
Helicopter landing by a lake in Milford Sound with people exploring the scenic mountain landscape.

Duration

4 hr 30 min

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    • Take off from Queenstown in a fixed-wing aircraft, enjoying guaranteed window seats and sweeping views of alpine lakes, braided rivers, and the snow-capped Southern Alps.

    • Touch down in Milford Sound and board a boutique vessel for a 2-hour cruise along the entire fjord, gliding beneath sheer cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and the famous Mitre Peak.

    • Watch for seals, dolphins, and rare Fiordland penguins as onboard guides share stories that bring the fjord’s wildlife and geology to life.

    • Board a helicopter for your return, flying a different route back to Queenstown with a thrilling alpine or glacier landing along the way.

    • Maximise your time with this 4–5 hour experience that blends flight, fjord, and heli landing—an immersive “best of both worlds” tour that few other Milford trips can match.

    • 4-hour total experience (flights + cruise + heli landing)

    • Scenic fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound

    • 2-hour Milford Sound nature cruise with live commentary

    • Return helicopter flight to Queenstown with alpine/glacier landing

    • Guaranteed window seats and pilot narration throughout

    • Complimentary tea, coffee, and water onboard the cruise

    • Full safety briefing and all necessary equipment

    • Meals beyond included cruise refreshments (available to purchase onsite)
  • TOTAL DURATION4 hours 30 minutes
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    TOTAL DURATION4 hours - 5 hours
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  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Fly by plane, cruise the fjord, and return by helicopter with an alpine landing—three adventures in one.

    Getting started

    Check in at Queenstown’s flight center for a safety briefing before boarding your plane. As you climb, sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps set the stage for Fiordland’s wild grandeur.

    What to expect

    Your plane lands at Milford Sound, where a 2-hour cruise takes you beneath sheer cliffs, waterfalls, and rainforest valleys—watch for dolphins, seals, and penguins. Afterward, board a helicopter for the return journey, complete with an alpine or glacier landing. Step out into crisp mountain air and capture photos few travelers ever get. Together, the plane, boat, and heli give you contrasting perspectives: vast panoramas, up-close fjord views, and thrilling alpine access.

    Features
    • Fixed-wing flight delivers broad, sweeping aerial views

    • Scenic 2-hour Milford cruise with hot drinks included

    • Helicopter return with alpine/glacier landing for photos

    • Three perspectives in one journey: plane, boat, heli

    • Small-group flights with guaranteed window seats

    • Hotel transfers make the day smooth and easy

  • What to bring

    • Bring your sunscreen and insect repellent for the trip.

    • Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for pregnant women in their last trimester.

    Additional Information

    • All flights and tours operate are subject to change according to the weather conditions and minimum numbers.

    • There are two time slots available for this tour. If you choose the 10am slot, you will fly on the fixed wing plane first and return via helicopter after the cruise. If you take the 12pm slot, you will fly on a helicopter first and return via the fixed wing plane after the cruise.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Show your ticket at Milford Sound Scenic Flights.

    • Address: 39 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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