Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty. Encounter real mountain flying and marvel at the most remarkable snow-capped mountains and glaciers onboard our fixed-wing aircraft. Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot providing interesting and informative commentary. Flying across the Southern Alps, out to the West Coast and the Tasman Sea before flying through the Fiord itself to land in Milford Sound.
Once in Milford, your pilot will accompany you to the boat terminal. Discover the natural wonders of Milford Sound aboard your cruise vessel with open-air viewing decks, a perfect location for some wildlife spotting. The Fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins, who love playing in the wake of the boat. You will cruise the length of the Fiord out to the Tasman Sea with a pass under Sterling Falls on the return.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people are required to confirm a flight
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Milford Sound
Once in Milford Sound, your pilot will accompany you from the airport to the boat terminal. Everything is organised for you, you don't have to worry about a thing! Step on board your cruise lasting at least 1hr 45mins, you will travel the length of the Fiord and out to the Tasman Sea. Stopping at waterfalls and points of interest along the way, if you're lucky you'll also get to experience the local wildlife - the dolphins love playing in the wake of the boat!
What‘s Included
Complimentary Tea and Coffee provided during your cruise
Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary
Child/booster seats available on request, baby earmuffs also provided
Departures from Queenstown Airport
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Lunch (available to purchase)
Closest parking to our check-in and costs a maximum of $20 for the day
Options
Fly | Cruise | Fly
Reviews
642 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do
Ted T,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top pilot Joseph, great scenery & slick service
Flight small plane as part of our trip of a lifetime
dhmarshall1960,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had been on a cruise on Milford Sound and then got allocated our Pilot who was Annabelle. Weren’t we lucky a most inspirational pilot watching a real Pro at work getting us into the air and calmly explaining the topography as we past glaciers waterfalls lakes mountains and a load of other items I have forgotten. My thanks to a well run professional team.
Amazing views from way up high.
N3451RTsharond,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most extraordinary time with Will, our pilot and Glenorchy Air! Will gave a great commentary and made sure to point out all the sights to see. We would 1000% recommend this excursion to any considering. It was a spectacular experience!!
Flying over the amazing Southern alps & lakes
841deedeej,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Annabelle as our pilot! Narrated as she flew us!!! Very informative! Wonderful experience!!!
Beautiful Scenery
nicholaswF3436BP,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great views, no better way to see the spectacular views of NZ.
A must do experience in New Zealand
beverleys126,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a highlight for all of us (6 cousins). The weather clear & beautiful. The pilot very nice & safe and gave us a wonderful fight over the mountains.
Special Day not to miss
Storyteller304046,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! Do this trip if you possibly can. Our driver/guide, Mari, picked us up and provided interesting insights along the way. Once we got to the National Park we stopped several times to see highlights and take pics. She provided really interesting background information and kept us entertained in a lovely natural and charming way. Then we had the cruise which was fantastic. Milford Sound is just stunning from the water. After that there's the flight home which was another highlight. Our pilot, Annabelle, provided a smooth flight with a narrative along the way. Just spectacular views of the National Park and Queenstown from the air. We felt looked after all day. Everything went easily from one activity to another ending with Ivan dropping us off at our accommodation. Would very much recommend this tour.
A special experience
Departure56948313988,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really was looked after. A great experience. All the staff were fantastic, especially Anabell our pilot. Really felt like a special experience. Thankyou.
Milford Sound to Queenstown flight
G1984GGkennethb,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We flew from Milford Sound to Queenstown an excellent 35 minute flight by Ben giving us spectacular views of the lake!!
Great was to see Milford Sound with limited time commitment
Michelle S,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see Milford Sound in an afternoon, particularly if longer bus rides are not your thing. One ~30-minute flight to the sound, boat cruise and one ~30-minute flight back. Breathtaking views of the Sound and mountain ranges from above, coupled with a relaxing boat cruise through the fjord. We didn’t take advantage of the food onboard (but lovely to have seats reserved for our flight group), but did partake of a glass of wine and free coffee. Our pilot, Isabel was fantastic — great flier and tour guide, and our plane was comfortable and quiet. Pick up and drop-off from Queenstown was also a breeze.
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