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
Child/booster seats available on request, baby earmuffs also provided
Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary
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
646 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding
lauraepb,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience and the best way to get to Milford sounds. Will was a great pilot and his knowledge about the area and wildlife was fantastic.
Incredible experience well worth the money
erikrZ1660NB,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly, highly recommend this. Annabelle was our pilot and was fantastic. The flight was *maybe* even better than the sound cruise. Well worth the money and I’d book it again in a heartbeat.
Best Experience
chelsearW9681UJ,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I honestly can’t recommend Glenorchy Air highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of incredible. The scenery alone is something you’ll never forget absolutely breathtaking in every direction but what truly made it special was the professionalism and care shown throughout the entire flight. Our pilot was exceptional calm, knowledgeable, and completely on point. You could tell we were in very safe hands, which made it easy to relax and fully take in the moment. There was something really grounding about the whole experience being up there, seeing that part of New Zealand from a completely different perspective, and feeling so well looked after at the same time. It’s one of those rare experiences that stays with you long after it’s over. Thank you to the team for making it so memorable. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Coach Fly Cruise Milford Sound
NorthStar60138108594,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the Coach, Cruise, Fly. Great time on all 3 probs and I think this is the best way to do it. Flight back was amazing. Great views and gave us more time to enjoy Queenstown afterwards. Included shuttle from airport back to our hotel, which was great. Rob was our pilot, and was phenomenal.
The BEST way to visit Milford Sound
masonrG6559CF,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Our pilot, Perky, was an excellent pilot and a terrific tour guide. He made sure every passenger was as comfortable as possible throughout the flight, and shared so much history and information about the sights we passed along the journey. The whole Glenorchy Air team was incredibly professional through every interaction. Skip the drive to Milford… FLY!
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.
From NZ$749.00
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