20 minute Queenstown Scenic Flight

Overview

Available languages

English

20 minutes

Mobile ticket

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please let us know if you are over 120 kg

Minimum numbers required. Should the trip not reach this, an alternate excursion or date will be offered. Alternatively a full refund will be provided.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Spectacular views of the Queenstown region

Full in-flight pilot commentary, highlighting points of interest

Live pre-flight briefing with your pilot

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The Remarkables Ski Area

Take off from Queenstown airport and fly past the incredible Remakables Mountains

Admission Not Applicable

Gibbston

View the world famous Pinot Noir region from above

Admission Not Applicable

Options

20 minute Queenstown Scenic Flight

Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

32 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect Flight
rosewP2688ZP,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent and thoroughly recommend AirMilford fora flight over this wonderful area. They were professional and personal.
Perfect way to see the town
linnelltim,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really great way to see the town and surrounds, and the people at Air Milford are just lovely. We did this on the last day of a short stay having also flown to Milford Sound and Mt Cook on other excursions, and honestly it was the nicest scenic flight as you got a really good perspective of the town and lake and relationship to the surroundings.
Fly with Antony a breathtaking experience.
Barry S,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The plane immaculate. Antony is cautious, puts safety first and the views are beyond words! Don’t miss this option. Plane is small we r tall and not easy but doable.
Great views, Great service
Trail65299367817,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a flight around the Queenstown Lakes basin, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Special thanks to the professional staff and pilot. They helped us understand the Lakes area and gave us a safe and memorable flight. Highly recommend.
A wonderful treat!
traceycH1677ZC,
Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was suggested when our original tour couldn’t happen because of the weather. We very much appreciated the suggestion so as not to be completely disappointed! We really enjoyed our flight and the conversations with both Sarah and Antony. We would definitely recommend this great company!
Amazing flight experience
Ramon S,
Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an excellent experience, they picked me up at the hotel and took me to the airport. Emma Penney was the pilot, and she did an excellent job, the flight was smooth and the commentary was very informative. I recommend this experience to anyone who wants to have an overview of the Queenstown area.
20 minute cruise
Jet51791976644,
Jan 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite the change in plans due to weather, the scenic plane ride around Queenstown, New Zealand, turned out to be a delightful surprise. The breathtaking views of New Zealand's landscapes, paired with the skilled pilot's commentary, made it a memorable adventure. Kudos to the team for turning an unexpected change into a fantastic and unforgettable journey.
Queenstown
ruodongp,
Jan 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Worth the money, the view is amazing. All the staff and the pilot are nice and friendly. Highly recommend.
Accommodating and knowledgeable family run business
Wander43039193556,
Aug 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First I want to say how amazing the staff is - Kate, Antony, and all! It’s a family business and they treated us like family too! We originally booked the Fly, cruise, fly tour but due to bad weather we had to reschedule a few times until right before we were leaving Queenstown. Kate helped us find our way when we got lost finding Air Milford (right I front of our eyes) and they even let us store our carry on luggage in the office since we were flying out that afternoon. Unfortunately that day was also bad weather and we were unable to go into the Milford Sound. Instead Antony suggested we do the scenic Queenstown flight and it was a great 2nd choice. We flew in the small Cessna and it was so smooth for takeoff and landing. The views were spectacular! Antony did an amazing job of pointing out all the places we had been on our trip and the new places we couldn’t see from the ground. It was perfect and well worth it. We can’t wait to come back and do Milford Sound!
Breathtaking
siow k,
May 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
Excellent way to sightsee within a short timeframe! Breathtaking views and felt that we almost touched the mountains. Tom, our pilot, was professional throughout even though some turbulence. This is a weather dependent activity and no promises that it'll happen so do call 10min before the activity to double confirm that it's flyable weather condition.