Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly from Queenstown by Glenorchy Air
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‘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
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!
Options
Fly | Cruise | Fly
Reviews
510 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect way to visit natural wonderland
linnelltim,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing long morning. Glenorchy Air work out of the main airport and it’s a very slick operation end to end. We were flown out by the ebullient and extremely professional Annabel, who apart from being expert at flying down the valleys under at times low cloud was also a great tour guide, pointing out the natural wonders and, as the sun emerged near to the Sound, showing us from one end to another before landing and passing us onto the bus to the cruise terminal. The cruise itself, in gorgeous but chilly weather, was a real treat. You’re flanked by wooded near vertical slopes (the trees sometimes lose grip and come down in “tree slides”, with seals, birds and even penguins coming out to play on our trip. Coffee and tea on self pour and snacks available. It’s great to see the sound - really a fjord - from on high and at sea level, very different perspectives. And then back in the air enjoying the scenery. You can drive or be driven to Milford Sound, and I guess that way works ok on a budget, but honestly it’s worth spending a bit more for a flight. Really enjoyable!
Absolutely incredible. ...
James H,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely incredible. The boat ride was just intermission on a flight with the most incredible views. Everything ran exactly as expected. Great company.
You won't regret it, life changing experience! And Glenorchy Air is 10/10
Megan C,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience from start to finish. Top notch customer service. I picked this provider because the description said 'guaranteed window seat' for all flights (I had previously read reviews for other companies in which people did not always get window views). So glad I did! We stopped at the Glenorchy Air counter to say hi, when we arrived to NZ and they proactively offered to pick us up at our hotel on the day, rather than us having to find our own ride in. This was super convenient and already going above and beyond in our opinion. The van driver, Ivan, was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Check in was easy and we were even surprised with complimentary food passes for the boat ride (since we were scheduled to ride back on a different plane, although this was not inconvenient at all in our eyes). Both of our flights were fantastic. Amazing views, confident and funny pilots who made us feel super comfortable and safe and they were not crowded at all. After a super quick bus ride, we boarded the boat and went for a life changing cruise in Milford Sound. The boat was large but definitely not at capacity. There were plenty of seats for everyone and we quickly went to the front of the boat to stand and take on the views outside, as soon as they opened the doors (highly recommend)! The tour commentary was good and there was complimentary tea and coffee served in cute little glass cups. The complimentary lunch tickets got us quite a bit of food (sandwiches, cheese crackers and meat, chocolate and chips). We even saw a few fur seals swimming and on the rocks. We brought rain ponchos (which we didn't need), beanies, gloves, down coats and hand warmers, which definitely kept us warm on the return cruise (it was much windier going back to shore). After flying back and returning to the airport, Glenorchy Air offered us a complimentary shuttle ride back to our hotel. We are thrilled with the experience and think it is very well worth the price. Glenorchy Air is 10/10, all of the staff are so caring and genuinely want to go above and beyond to make the experience memorable. The boat cruise was my favourite part of our short trip, as the scenery is truly majestic. We are glad that we splurged on a fly cruise fly, rather than a bus ride to Milford Sound, due to the amount of time we saved (we were still happily exhausted after our fly cruise fly, as it is sensory overload and felt like it had been a full day)!
Amazing experience - a must do!
Divan d,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an outstanding trip. The scenery is out if this world. Joseph, the pilot was 5 stars. Great knowledge, awesome humour and smooth flight. The scenery at Milford Sound was stunning. This is a must do.
Excellent experience
Ryan W,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Incredible experience from start to finish, professionally run and great commentary throughout. Would recommend!
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