Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka
Overview
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4 hours
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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
Call us 1 hour before your schedule to check the weather
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Free parking at Wanaka airport
Scenic flight & boat cruise
Coffee and/or Tea
Personal expenses
Food and drink
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
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just totally stunning
Huw H,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a once in a lifetime experience, worth every single cent. Southern Alps Air are a friendly and professional team of flyers. Their knowledge of the glaciers and terrain is second to none. I was so impressed with the cruise in Milford Sound, which I had done about 8 years ago but this time it was even more magical. This was the absolute highlight of our southern holiday and so goes highly reccomended if your are considering adding a scenic flight to your tour itinerary.
Wow!
Navigate29242690110,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jaw droppingly amazing. Pete was an excellent pilot to and from Milford Sound, giving us snippets of landmarks and POIs as we flew over the Southern Alps. Cruise was also good and very interesting. Such good value.
Absolutely breathtaking!
kathyrX4695VX,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Life changing! The best part of our trip hands down! The plane ride was thrilling , interesting and a photographer’s dream!
Awesome Milford Sound flights
Alan G,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip. Milford Sound awesome - flights over the Southern Alps just as memorable. Pilots great. Definitely recommend.
Wānaka to Milford Sounds
Sue A,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00That the weather on the west coast can impact whether you can do the boat trip The scenery was spectacular and James the pilot took time to fly around Milford Sounds as we only had limited time there due to weather conditions . Flying through the mountain ranges was a truly memorable
Milford Sound.
Steve C,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awe inspiring ❤️ Must see whilst in New Zealand (south island). Weather on the west coast can be fickle if flying in but we got a beautiful day when we went a day after a original booking.
Wonderful Flight
Eileen H,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Unfortunately we couldn’t land in Milford due to the weather. Wonderful flight but still have Milford Sounds on my bucket list
Fantastic!
Deborah W,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic well organised trip. The flight was amazing over the mountains and through Milford Sounds. Pilot Johnno was so lovely and informative. We loved it thank you.
Woooow experience
vojtano93,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much for such an experience! From the beginning to the end it was simply wooow and amazing! Worthy all the money as these are memories for the rest of our lifes!
milford sound
cheryl p,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nothing. Its all good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fun!!!!!!!! What a great day and weather was so nice for the trip
From NZ$749.00
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