Milford Sound Flight & Boat Cruise - True South
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April 2026
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What you can expect
Milford Sound is New Zealand's top tourist destination. The sheer scale and beauty of the sound are best experienced from the air and by boat on a fly, cruise, fly trip or overflight.
Take a breathtaking scenic flight to Milford Sound from Queenstown with the Fly Cruise Fly package, including a 2 hour cruise on Milford Sound itself. Your True South Flights pilot will fly you from Queenstown over the Southern Alps with panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls and snow covered peaks.
After landing in Milford Sound, you will board a boat for a leisurely cruise around the length of the sound. Keep your cameras close by, as you may be lucky enough to encounter seals, dolphins and penguins throughout the tour. After basking in the spectacular scenery of Milford Sound, you will head back to the fixed wing plane for a return flight to Queenstown - following a different flight path.
If you are restricted with time, check out the Milford Sound Overflight for a spectacular overview of Milford Sound & surrounds instead.
Location
What you need to know
- Return transfers from central Queenstown
- Scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound & back
- 2 hour cruise on Milford Sound
- Informative pilot commentary
- Allow 4 hours
- 8:00am, 9:30am & 12:00pm in summer (Oct-Apr)
- 9:30am & 12:00pm in winter (May-Sep)
- Pick up from your central Queenstown accommodation or meet at the hangar
- Operates daily all year
- Is it possible to fit in a Milford flight and cruise on the same day that my international flight will be landing in Queenstown? Due to time restrictions and the possibility of flight delays caused by weather changes, it is not recommended to book a Milford flight and cruise, such as the Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly, on the same day as your arrival/departure.
- What is the name of the boat used for the cruise in the Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly? The Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly with True South Flights includes a 2-hour cruise on the premium vessel "Gem of the Sound" operated by Pure Milford. This vessel is part of the Milford flight and cruise package.
- Can I fly to Milford Sound, do the cruise on one day, and then take the return flight the next day? Yes, it is possible to arrange a Milford flight and cruise with a return flight the next day. Please contact us for options.
- Children 0-2 years travel for free on parent/guardians lap
- If the weather isn't suitable to safely fly you will have the option to rebook for the next available time or receive a full refund
- Bring a warm jacket & camera with plenty of storage!
- All seats aboard are window seats so you will enjoy unobstructed views
- If you are interested in an amazing flight to Mt Cook then check out the Mt Cook Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Recent reviews
A fantastic day with a group of friends! Pilot Hamish was excellent and provided lots of great information without going overboard. We were lucky to have a glorious sunny day, with fresh snow on all the peaks. Everything was run professionally and on-time, and was great value for money. Will definitely do this again.
Trip from booking to flight time was par excellent
Picked up from our hotel on time and delivered to True South Flights. Our pilot was Elliot and for first time small plane fliers, he made our experience most enjoyable. Pointing out everything of interest on our way. The cruise was fun too and we saw seals, penguins and dolphins and many of the passengers got the chance to stand under the spray of a waterfall and get drenched. The return flight and subsequent drop off at hotel was equally good. Would definitely recommend.
Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 25115
- This experience is supplied by True South Flights