What's Included
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Get up to $30 cash back per person when you book with us
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Guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views over the Southern Alps
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90 minutes total scenic flying, with different flight paths to and from Milford Sound
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Your knowledgeable, highly-skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary
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Experience views of braided rivers, endless snow-covered mountains, ice plateaus, glaciers, Lake Quill and Sutherland Falls
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Discover the natural wonders of Milford Sound aboard your cruise vessel with huge open-air viewing decks
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Travel the full length of the Fiord and out to the Tasman Sea, with stunning sheer cliffs surrounding you
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Stop at waterfalls and watch for dolphins frolicking beside you
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Complimentary tea, coffee and water is available onboard your cruise
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Complimentary shuttles to and from central Queenstown available in our comfortable 2019 Hiace Vans.
Why Do We Love This
OUR TEAM OF TRAVEL EXPERTS RATED THIS AS A 2022 TOP TOUR BECAUSE...
"With so many five star reviews from our customers, it's obvious as to why this was rated a 2022 Top Tour."
"From the friendly staff to the breathtaking views of some of the most beautiful landscapes New Zealand has to offer, this Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly package
goes above and beyond when it comes to exceeding expectations."
What to Expect
Are you ready for a trip that will take your breath away? Embark on a scenic journey to Milford Sound and get ready to discover some of the most beautiful landscapes New Zealand has to offer.
Your trip begins in incredible Queenstown, home to adventure sports and stunning scenery. Today, you'll be embarking on the biggest adventure of them all... a scenic flight and cruise through Milford Sound.
With a guaranteed window seat, you'll enjoy unimpaired views on your journey. Travel across unbelievable vistas toward the iconic waterfalls and fiordes of Milford Sound. Get ready to discover a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty - this spot is famous for a reason.
Your flight will take you over the glaciers of the Darran Mountains and Barrier Range where you can soak up views of the craggy peaks and windy valleys that make this spot so iconic.
Once you've spent 45 minutes exploring this area from the air, it's time to make your landing in Milford Sound. Your pilot will accompany you from the airport to the boat terminal and make sure everything runs smoothly. You don't have to worry about a thing!
Once you arrive at the boat, it's time to step aboard for a cruise that will take your breath away. Milford Sound is a must on any New Zealand bucket list and now is your chance to discover it.
Lasting at least 1hr 45mins, your trip will take you along the length of the Fiord and out to the Tasman Sea. Stop at waterfalls and watch for the dolphins playing in the wake of the boat as you go!
After your cruise, your pilot will be waiting for you at the boat terminal to accompany you back to the airport. But the fun isn't over yet! You still have a scenic flight back to Queenstown to enjoy.
Please allow 4 hours for this trip. Transport to and from central accommodation included.
Departure info:
Based at Queenstown Airport, we are conveniently located inside the Main Terminal Building across from arrivals baggage claim but also offer complimentary shuttles to and from central Queenstown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some essentials we suggest bringing with you on your tour:
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen and Bug Spray
- Camera with charge & memory
- Warm clothing layers
- Sensible foot wear
- Bottle of water
Note: You do not need a passport.
Our flights are not effected by the use of Mobile phones and are permitted on board.
However, phones cannot be used whilst on the airfield with active aircraft around you.
There is no phone signal in Milford Sound phone calls will be unsuccessful after leaving Queenstown.
We are required to make sure that the aircraft is operated within its maximum weight limitations and the aircraft’s centre of gravity is within limits. We, therefore, request passenger weights at the time of booking, to assist us operationally in planning and managing seat availability and to provide a great customer experience. Please ensure you inform us of your weight, especially if any passengers are 120kg or 260lb or over, prior to the date of travel. Passengers seat allocation is at the Pilots' discretion due to the weight and balance of the plane.
Children aged up to and including 2 years can travel for free if sitting on an adults lap. They must weight 15kg or less.
We provide lap belt extenders, infant life jackets and ear defenders to help keep our young passengers comfortable.
Children aged between 3-14 years are eligible for the child rate.
Food options are available on your cruise to pre purchase at additional cost.
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Policies
- The Pilot in command is responsible for the safety of the aircraft and everyone on board at all times. Service can be refused if the Pilots' instructions are not complied with.
- Given alpine flying conditions, Glenorchy Air reserves the right to alter the flight paths, durations, or cancel flights due to weather and safety considerations. If we cannot fly due to adverse weather conditions, we will attempt to reschedule depending on the passenger's schedule and flight availability. If we cannot reschedule, passengers will be refunded.
- We are required to make sure that the aircraft is operated within its maximum weight limitations and the aircraft’s center of gravity is within limits. We, therefore, request passenger weights at the time of booking, to assist us operationally in planning and managing seat availability and to provide a great customer experience.
- Please ensure you inform us of your weight, especially if any passengers are 120kg or 260lb or over, prior to the date of travel. Passengers seat allocation is at the Pilots' discretion due to the weight and balance of the plane.
- Minimum passenger numbers apply.
- Passengers must call the supplier 1 hour before their flight time to confirm their flight and weather conditions.
- The supplier is not responsible for any missed connections or activities if flights are delayed or cancelled due to the weather conditions.
- The provider reserves the right to cancel flights due to weather and safety considerations. If we cannot reschedule, passengers will receive a 100% refund.
- If passengers choose to cancel a flight, fail to check-in on time, or notify us of changes less than 24 hours prior to their departure, they will incur a 100% cancellation charge.
- Changes or cancellations made with more than 24 hours warning incur no penalties.
All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.
Pickup Locations
- Abba Court Motel = Creeksyde Bus Stop
- Absoloot Value Hostel = The Station Building
- Adventure Queenstown Hostel = Station Building
- Alexis Motel& Apartments = Copthorne Bus Stop
- Alpine Lodge = Station Building
- Alpine Meadows Fernhill = Cameron Place Bus Stop
- Alpine Village = Battery Hill Bus Stop
- Amity Apartments = Millennium Hotel Bus Stop
- Aspen Lodge = Station Building
- Asure Queenstown Gateway Apartments = Frankton Bus Shelter
- Autoline Motel = Millennium Hotel Bus Stop
- Azur Lodge
- Base Backpackers = The Station Building
- Battery Hill Bus Stop
- Bella Vista Queenstown = Creeksyde Bus Stop
- Black Sheep Backpackers = Millennium Hotel Bus Stop
- Blue Peaks = Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Breakfree The Point = Colonial Village/Pounamu Bus Stop
- Brown Boutique Hotel
- Bumbles Backpackers = Crowne Plaza Hotel Bus Stop
- Butterfli Lodge
- Cable Lane Apartments at Five Mile = Crown Pub Car Park
- Caples Court = Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Central Ridge Boutique Hotel = Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Colonial Village Motel = Colonial Village/Pounamu Bus Stop
- Colonial Village/Pounamu Bus Stop
- Copthorne Bus Stop
- Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
- Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront = Millennium
- Coronation Lodge = Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Coronet View Apartments = Creeksyde Bus Stop
- Cranberry Court & Apartments = Creeksyde Bus Stop
- Creeksyde Holiday Park = Bus Stop out front
- Crowne Plaza
- Double Tree by Hilton = Directly outside The Double Tree
- Driftaway Queenstown
- Earnslaw Lodge = Copthorne Bus Stop
- Eichardts Queenstown = The Station Building
- Esplanade Queenstown = Rydges Hotel Bus Stop
- Fernhill Road/Cameron Place Bus Stop
- Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
- Four Seasons Motel = Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Frankton Bus Shelter
- Garden Court Suites = Millennium Hotel Bus Stop
- Glenorchy Airstrip
- Haka Lodge = The Station Building
- Hallenstien Street Bus Stop (St Joseph's School)
- Heartland Hotel and Scenic Suites
- Hensman Road/The Rees Bus Stop
- Heritage Queenstown
- Highview Apartments
- Highview Apartments
- Hilton Hotel
- Hippo Lodge = The Station Building
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
- Holiday Inn Frankton Road = Sherwood Bus Stop
- Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park = Frankton Library Bus Stop
- Hulbert House Boutique Lodging = Hallenstien Street Bus Stop (St Joseph's School)
- Hurley's of Queenstown = Millennium Bus Stop
- Jucy Snooze = The Station Building
- Kamana Lakehouse
- Lakefront Apartments = Rydges Bus Stop
- Lakeside Motel = Rydges Bus Stop
- Larch Hill Bus Stop Frankton Road
- Lomond Lodge = Station Building Bus Stop
- LQ Queenstown
- Marina Apartments = Marina Bus Stop
- Melbourne Lodge = Hallenstien Street Bus Stop (St Joseph's School)
- Mercure Queenstown Resort
- mi-pad = The Station Building
- Millennium Hotel = Bus Stop out front
- Millennium Hotel Bus Stop
- Nomads Queenstown = The Station Building
- Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
- Oakes Club Resort: Colonial Village/Ponamu Bus Stop
- Oakes Shore Apartments = Hensman Road Bus Stop
- Peppers Beacon Resort = Rydges Bus Stop
- Pinewood Lodge = Creeksyde Bus Stop
- Platinum Apartments = Heritage Hotel Bus Stop
- Queenstown House Boutique B&B = Hallenstien Street Bus Stop (St Joseph's School)
- Queenstown House Boutique Bed & Breakfast and Apartments = Hallenstien Street Bus Stop (St Joseph's School)
- Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park = Station Building
- Queenstown Motel Apartments = Millennium Hotel Bus Stop
- Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
- Queenstown QT Hotel = Rydges Bus Stop
- Ramada Queenstown Central = Millennium Hotel Bus Stop
- Ramada Suites Remarkables Park = Frankton Library Bus Stop
- Reavers Lodge = Creeksyde Bus Stop
- Ridge Resort = Sherwood Bus Stop
- Self Drive: No pickup required
- Sherwood Bus Stop
- Sherwood Manor = Sherwood Bus Stop
- Sofitel Queenstown = Station Building Bus Stop
- Southern Laughter Backpackers = The Station Building
- Spinnaker Bay = Colonial Village/Pounamu Bus Stop
- St James Apartments = The Station Building Bus Stop
- St Moritz
- Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
- Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Apartments = Colonial Village//Ponamu Bus Stop
- Tahuna Pod Hostel = The Station Building
- The Carlin Boutique Hotel
- The Chalet Queenstown = The Millennium Hotel Bus Stop
- The Dairy = The Station Building
- The Embassy B&B = Marina Bus Stop
- The Glebe = The Station Building
- The Lodges = Crowne Plaza Hotel Bus Stop
- The Lofts Apartments = The Station Building
- The Rees Hotel
- The Rydges Hotel = Bus stop directly in front
- The Spire = Novotel
- The Station Building Bus Stop
- The Waterfront = Crowne Plaza Bus Stop
- The Whistler Queenstown = The Station Building
- Turner Heights = The Station Building
- Twin Peaks B&B = Battery Hill Bus Stop
- Villa del Lago = Colonial Village/Pounamu Bus Stop
- Wyndham Garden Hotel = Frankton Library Bus Stop
- YHA Central = Station Building
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