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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Operated by Glenorchy Air Services and Tourist Co. Ltd
428 reviews
Edward L,
Feb 3, 2025
Just totally magnificent!! We were very well taken care of by Joseph on this spectacular adventure!!
Eyal M,
Feb 2, 2025
This was such a great experience, with amazing views, and an overall fun day. we were introduced to our pilot, who was both very professional and an overall fun guy. The view on the way is absolutely breathtaking, getting to see Mt Aspiring, Eranslaw, and the whole Routeburn. After we landed, we got on the cruise, which was also amazing, the blue waters under the towering fjords. Flight back through a different and just as pretty course. I enjoyed it thoroughly and saved a lot of time driving back and forth to Milford. Don't bother taking their packed lunch, it wasn't that good and the whole thing is pretty quick so you can grab lunch on the way back.
Brittany B,
Jan 30, 2025
If there is one thing you do in New Zealand, this should be it! Our pilot William gave us an amazing tour by air over mountains, rivers, and waterfalls. You then land and go on a boat tour of Milford Sound, spotting some seals and dolphins along the way, before taking the short yet breathtaking flight back to Queenstown. I would absolutely do this again!
Jane C,
Jan 30, 2025
We flew from Queenstown to Milford Sound on Monday 27 January 2025. We were then bussed to the cruise terminal less than a kilometer away. Stunning blue sky day, the seals were lying on the rocks & the dolphins came out to play. Breath taking! Joseph, our pilot on Glenorchy Air then returned us to Queenstown a different route over spectacular mountains. We flew on a one year old plane, everybody had headsets & Joseph explained every mountain & even predicted turbulence before it happened. Very experienced. Great landings. Highly recommend on a fair weather day.
Samantha M,
Jan 25, 2025
This was fabulous 👌 From start to finish the Glenorchy team were well organised and informative. Our pilot was Joseph, a great guy again informative, friendly and funny. Our flights and landings were smooth and the senary was breathtaking 😍