Milford Sound Morning Tour - Fly-Cruise-Fly - 4 Hours

Hotel pickup
Fitness level low
Intensity level moderate
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Highlights & inclusions

Scenic return flights from Queenstown to Milford Sound
Milford Sound nature cruise with reserved seating
See glaciers, waterfalls, and Mitre Peak
Spot seals, dolphins, and local birdlife
Live commentary from your pilot
Family-owned airline with Qualmark Gold & 100% safety record
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$770.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience

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What you can expect

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.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Scenic return flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
  • Nature cruise through the length of Milford Sound
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, and water
  • Reserved seating on the boat
  • Live pilot commentary
Time
  • Departs Queenstown at 9.30am.
Duration
  • This experience is approximately four hours in duration.
Departure Location
  • This experience includes return transfers from selected central Queenstown accommodations, alternatively meet at Air Milford 3 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300.
Hotel Pickup
  • Please confirm with the supplier upon booking.
What To Bring
  • Warm layered clothing
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
  • Water and picnic lunch
Terms And Conditions
  • Please advise the provider at the time of booking if any traveller is over 120kg
  • Infants travel free of charge on a parent's lap with an infant lap belt
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements