Take off with Air Milford, a family-owned Queenstown airline with over 50 years of flying experience, and discover the very best of Fiordland by air and sea on this unforgettable half-day Milford Sound adventure.
Your journey begins with a personal pre-flight briefing from your experienced pilot before boarding your luxury high-wing Cessna aircraft. Enjoy a 40-minute scenic flight over the Southern Alps, glacial valleys, and cascading waterfalls, with in-flight commentary highlighting points of interest along the way.
After landing at Milford Sound, your pilot will personally escort you to the wharf, where you’ll join a small-boat nature cruise. With reserved seating exclusively for Air Milford guests, this more intimate cruise allows you to get closer to waterfalls, wildlife, and the dramatic cliffs of the fiord. Experience includes Morning Tea or Lunch (depending on departure time) and complimentary Tea & Coffee onboard.
Following your cruise, rejoin your pilot for a return flight to Queenstown via a different flight path, revealing even more of Fiordland’s untouched alpine beauty. With courtesy transfers, seamless service, and genuine Kiwi hospitality, Air Milford ensures your Milford Sound experience is safe, memorable, and truly world-class.Experience Fiordland from air and sea on this unforgettable morning adventure to Milford Sound. Your journey begins in Queenstown, where your pilot will brief you on the flight path and take off for a 35-minute scenic flight. From the air, you’ll enjoy views of the Southern Alps, glaciers, waterfalls, and the majestic Mitre Peak before landing at Milford Sound. Once there, step aboard a nature cruise and travel the full length of the 12-kilometre fiord, marvelling at waterfalls, rainforest, and diverse wildlife.
During the cruise, sip on complimentary tea or coffee before heading back to the mainland to rejoin your pilot for the return flight to Queenstown. With two scenic flights, a peaceful cruise, and seamless transport from start to finish, this experience captures the very best of Milford Sound in one incredible day.