Scenic Flight & Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown
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May 2026
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Brilliant trip so well organised. Good value, highly recommended.
What you can expect
Take to the skies with Air Milford for the ultimate way to experience Milford Sound — the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This unforgettable half-day Fly | Cruise | Fly adventure showcases Fiordland’s dramatic scenery from both air and sea.
Departing Queenstown, meet your Air Milford pilot for a personalised pre-flight briefing before boarding your luxury high-wing Cessna aircraft. Soar over Skippers Canyon, the Paradise region, and the Donne Glacier before descending into the heart of Milford Sound — surrounded by towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and lush rainforest.
After landing, join a small-boat nature cruise with reserved seating for Air Milford guests. Journey the full length of the fiord, spotting seals, dolphins, and penguins, and get up close to iconic waterfalls like Stirling Falls. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee as you take in the grandeur of this world-famous destination.
Then, rejoin your pilot for the return flight to Queenstown, following a different scenic route across Fiordland’s alpine wilderness. With over 50 years of flying experience, a 100% safety record, and seamless service from start to finish, Air Milford delivers a Milford Sound experience that’s as safe as it is spectacular.
Location
What you need to know
- Complimentary pick up from your central Queenstown accommodation
- 35 minute flight to Milford Sound (& return flight)
- Overflight of Milford Sound
- 1 hr 45 min nature cruise on Milford Sound
- Knowledgeable & experienced pilot
- Friendly & informative skipper in Milford Sound
- Free tea & coffee onboard the cruise
- Allow 4 hours
- 9:30am departure
- Pick up from your Queenstown accommodation or check in at Air Milford, 3 Tex Smith Lane, Queenstown Airport
- Operates daily all year
- If you would prefer a Milford Sound landing without the cruise, check out the Milford Flight & Landing
- Free tea, coffee, water available on the cruise, also included is a free muffin
- Please advise if over 125kgs upon booking
- Child rates (2-12yrs) apply (please advise if over 46kg upon booking)
- Infants 0-1 years travel free of charge (please advise if over 15kg upon booking)
- Bring a warm layer, raincoat, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, camera, water and picnic lunch
- When transferring from plane to cruise, you can enjoy a gentle bushwalk through native forest if time permits
- Pick up time from your central Queenstown accommodation with be advised upon booking
- We recommend booking your Milford Flight & Cruise on your first available day in Queenstown to allow for weather conditions
- If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather, you have the option to reschedule or contact us for a full refund
- Minimum numbers required for tour to go ahead
- Please advise the provider at the time of booking if any traveller is over 120kg
- Infants travel free of charge on a parent's lap with an infant lap belt
Recent reviews
Brilliant trip so well organised. Good value, highly recommended.
Perfect experience. Had a nice time
Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 23894
- This experience is supplied by Air Milford