Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown
Overview
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5 hours
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Air Milford hosts you on an intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiordland National Park with a Nature Cruise through the fiord itself. Enjoy reserved seating for Air Milford passengers aboard the cruise and commentary from the passionate skippers while exploring the nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord, nudging into sheer rock faces to examine flora and fauna in detail. Enjoy return flights to Milford Sound so you can experience its beauty from all angles.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Infant rates apply for 0 - 1 years of age, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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Each tour begins with a complimentary pick-up from your centrally located Queenstown accommodation. After check-in completion, your pilot will give a thorough pre-flight briefing on the route and scenic highlights likely to be encountered, before embarking on your Scenic Flight to Milford Sound. The flight time to Milford Sound is 35 minuets.
Coronet Peak Ski Area
After takeoff, view Coronet Peak, one of New Zealand's premiere ski fields.
What‘s Included
Live pilot commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels)
Coffee and/or Tea
Reserved Seating aboard the Nature Cruise
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
9.30am Departure
Duration: 5 hours Pickup included
Reviews
200 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the Best Things You'll Do
dan jerusha,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend this tour more highly. I have been twice now and have loved it both times. I have travelled with different people each time and they have been blown away. The scenery is amazing and the tour is one of the best things you can do when visiting Queenstown. The plane was comfortable and our pilot (Tom) was excellent with his flying skills, commentary and general all round friendliness.
The flights and cruise exceeded all expectations and was fantastic… the pilot was superb, professional, knowledgeable
Brian F,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Professional, knowledge and commentary first class, and a safe caring environment was provided… great value and comfort… and a beautiful day!
This is a must do
Sonya P,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Milford Sound fly–cruise–fly tour yesterday and honestly loved it. We were originally booked for the 9:30am trip so called Air Milford at 8am for a weather check - but due to rain, it was a no go. As instructed, we called again at 10 (weather still dodgy) and then again at 11 when we where told the weather had lifted and the trip was on! The flight down was amazing, super scenic and a bit of a thrill. Such an iconic South Island experience. Our pilot (I think her name was Emma—sorry if that’s wrong!) was deeply impressive. She made everyone feel comfortable and shared some great info along the way. We were bussed from the airport to the waiting boat that had all other passengers already boarded and tucking into their lunch. The cruise was beautiful. Only small thing was we were under the impression we were on a smaller boat than the one we ended up on. But all good - the crew were lovely and the commentary from the Captain was facinating. Milford Sound is just stunning. We’ve been to the fjords in Norway and this definitely holds its own. The flight back was somehow even better, taking a different route so it felt like a whole new experience again. Would 100% recommend—such a memorable day.
An unreal experience!
CourtneyCarson,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Queenstown for our honeymoon and one of the things we most looked forward to was our flight to Milford Sound and cruise. We were worried about the weather, as there was a lot of cloud cover on the day of our flight. Air Milford was amazing at working with everyone who was booked for this tour and trying to find a way to get us to Milford Sound. While we did not get to partake in our cruise due to the small window for a safe flight return, the pilots did their best to get us as much time on the ground to walk the shoreline and visit the gift shop at Milford Sound. We still got to see the impressive cliffs, waterfalls, and some wildlife- personally we saw a Milford Sound Weka, which I was later told is incredibly rare. The flight itself is unreal. The views you get of the mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, etc. while heading out to and back from the sound are incredible. It is hard to choose between taking photos to remember it all and just taking it in. Our pilots were great about pointing out major landmarks and geographical points along the way. While a sunny day you would have been able to see a lot further at any given time, there is something about the mountain tops coming up through the clouds that was really special. Make sure to pack bug spray! The sandflies at Milford Sound are relentless and will eat you alive if you don't have something.
Milford Sound fly/boat must do!!
karencA3843GH,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this experience! Air Milford provided excellent service, and our pilot, Tom, was extremely informative. He pointed out what we were seeing from the air all along the way. Boat trip along Milford Sound was beautiful. Highly recommend!
DO NOT MISS
Trip742392,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We we're nervous going into this experience, but it turned out to be our FAVORITE thing we did on our trip to New Zealand! You CANNOT miss this - it is one of the most breathtaking things we have ever done! The Pilot was amazing and extremely experienced. He made us feel at ease, and knew his way around the mountains and fjords with his eye closed. He took us a different way there and back so we got to see different scenery, and flew us to see the top of the Glacier and the largest waterfall in New Zealand. The take off and landing felt easy, and the cruise was awesome as well. We had to reschedule this experience 3 times because of weather - so definitely leave wiggle room in your travels plans so you can get the opportunity to go ! We originally had it schedule for Monday morning, and ended up going Thursday afternoon. It was well worth it though, because the rain let us see tons of waterfalls and rainbows on the cruise.
Very exciting.
johnaC1652BI,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was great. Pricey but really an unparalleled experience. Good thing the pilots are very good. You come close to all kinds of jagged peaks.
Amazing Milford
helenR942,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly memorable experience. Definitely worth the price if you are hesitant. Milford Sound is an awe inspiring place and to take only 45mins in the sky to get there from Queenstown meant being fresh on arrival. Air Milford staff ensured the adventure in the sky over snow-capped mountain peaks and sailing across the water seamless, spectacular, very safe and comfortable.
WOW! Must do flight and cruise Milford Sound
655alanahj,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great family run professional business. From pick up to take off and landing we thoroughly enjoyed the experience . Highly recommend this tour. Antony was our pilot and lucky enough to meet Hank the owner. As I said professionally orchestrated business, felt safe, informed and guided throughout. Well done done Milford AIR
Breathtaking views and special experience
dcobon,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They went out of their way to provide us with a very special experience. After a late start due to low cloud, once we got in the air the conditions were near perfect, the pilot went to 9000 ft and around Mt Tutoko before heading to the coast and Milford sound - the scenery was breathtaking. The cruise was also special, then another scenic trip home. A fantastic day and worth the $
From NZ$865.38
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