Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Overview

Available languages

English

Chinese (China)

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Fly further and see more when you fly with us from Wanaka. Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand’s most picturesque national parks. View alpine lakes nestled amongst snowcapped mountain peaks and pristine glaciers, with vast rain forest and cascading waterfalls visible from every seat! Locally owned with an excellent safety record.

Mount Cook + Fox Franz & Tasman Glaciers and Mount Aspiring & Glaciers are other options available, giving you the opportunity to view huge, untouched vistas of land.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Free parking at Wanaka airport

Scenic flight & boat cruise

Coffee and/or Tea

Personal expenses

Food and drink

What To Expect

Southern Alps Air - Scenic Flights

Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka. Depart Wanaka Airport and enjoy views of the Clutha River and Lakes Wanaka and Hawea before reaching the rugged Southern Alps. Travel through 2 National Parks with views of many glaciers, waterfalls, mountain lakes, ice, sno and much more. Upon reaching the West Coast of NZ you turn into Milford Sound and fly the full length of the fiord. Once safely landed at Milford you will join the scenic boat cruise to enjoy spectacular views from the water. Your pilot will meet you off the boat and fly you back to Wanaka on a different flight path so you can see even more spectacular landscape. Departure times are 8.45am and 1.30pm October through April and 11am May Through September. Allow 4 hours.

4 hours • Admission Included

Options

Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Option 1: Fly Further, See More & Save Time from Wanaka. Spectacular Alpine views from Window Seats. Also Mt Cook and Glaciers and Mt Aspiring & Glacier Flights or combine them all for a Scenic Epic flight.

Reviews

4.77

66 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wanaka to Milford Sound
Drinkiewinkies,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The most amazing trip ever, really worth it to fly to Milford sound than over the glaciers. Met some really interesting people and the vies totally amazing
It was supposed to be 4...
Steven G,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
It was supposed to be 4 hour tour, but was shortened by 3 hours because we couldn't land in Milford Sound, for the boat segment, due to wind. Understandable. However, the cost of the booking was $720.00 and they refunded us $95.00. So they charged us $624 (two people - $312 each) for a one hour plane ride. I wouldn't have booked this for that amount of money. Disappointed.
Sensational experience
Adrian D,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Staff were supportive from the get go and always put our safety first. Great commentary along the way and just blown away with scale and beauty of it all.
Spectacular
brendawL417FG,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Must do experience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff with good commentary during the flight. A bit more time at Milford Sounds to explore would be nice.
Amazing - just do it!
NoskcidCambridge,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was simply amazing. We had a perfect, clear day and the views were exceptional. The whole experience was very well organized. The pilot was very knowledgeable about the area, flying 2 different routes on the way there and back. The cruise was nice and we saw a seal feeding. It's windy even on a warm day so take a coat and hat. It's not cheap but soooo worth it!
Exceptional experience
Brian W,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A once in a lifetime experience, the best scenic flight by far! The boat trip was also good, but the flight took the cake
Spectacular
Sandy L,
Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Phenomenal experience! Super convenient to fly from Wanaka. Pilot gave great explanations of geography to and from Milford Sound, and the scenery was spectacular, both in the air and on the boat through Milford Sound! Loved every minute of it!
Spectacular!
Neil P,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Spectacular! From the minute you take off until the minute you return this is absolutely spectacular. Beautiful scenery all around both from the plane and the boat. Very well organised, our pilot Scott was brilliant, can’t recommend this trip enough.
Seeing spectacular...
Murray E,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seeing spectacular scenery you can never see from the ground, great commentary about the area, unbelievable beauty!
Awesome experience
heatherlJ4849GI,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great flight. We saw so much and took loads of amazing photos. The pilot was very professional and knowledgeable about the area and as well made us feel safe.