Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly with Glenorchy Air

Highlights

• Scenic flight or coach ride from Queenstown to Milford Sound
• Nature cruise in Milford Sound
• Incredible scenery of waterfalls and wildlife
• Knowledgeable and informative guides

Description

Experience Milford Sound from the sky and the water with a Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly package from Glenorchy Air, departing from Queenstown. Take a scenic flight from Queenstown with informative commentary from your local Glenorchy Air pilot and board a cruise in Milford Sound to get up close and personal with waterfalls and wildlife.

Join your highly skilled Glenorchy Air pilot to depart from Queenstown Airport for a preferred flight route over Coronet Peak ski field, the Shotover River and Lake Wakatipu towards Milford Sound. Check out the stunning mountains and glaciers of Mt Aspiring National Park from a bird’s eye view on this remarkable scenic flight with Glenorchy Air. When you arrive at Milford Sound, marvel at the breathtaking scenery while your Glenorchy Air pilots guide you from Milford Sound Airport to the cruise terminal. 

For the cruise section of your Glenorchy Air Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly tour, start by boarding your cruise and enjoying a complimentary tea, coffee or water. Your Milford Sound cruise takes you on a 1 hour 45 minute tour of the Fiord, with the opportunity to spot Fiordland wildlife from the open air deck and feel the spray from the famous Stirling Falls. Keep an eye out for Bottlenose Dolphins, fur seals and the rare Fiordland crested penguin, while learning about the history of Milford Sound from your friendly skipper.

For the last leg of your Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly tour, meet your Glenorchy Air pilot at the cruise terminal to make your way back to Milford Sound Airport. Finish the day with a different flight route back to Queenstown, so you can take in more awe-inspiring views while reminiscing on your Milford Sound cruise. A Milford flight and cruise with Glenorchy Air is an unforgettable way to discover Milford Sound and a must-do while in Queenstown.

Milford Sound Coach, Cruise & Flight

Switch up your day trip to Milford Sound by opting for the Coach, Cruise, Fly option with Glenorchy Air and Southern Discoveries. With an early morning start of 7am, the first part of your Milford Sound tour will include a scenic coach drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound, with stops at key locations along the way.

Enjoy panoramic views throughout the drive with a premium glass roof coach and large viewing windows, as well as stretching your legs on short walks to explore Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel and The Chasm and other highlights. The tour will then link up with the 1:30pm cruise in Milfrod Sound and return flight to Queenstown at 3pm.

Trip Includes

• 1 hour 20 minute total return flight time (Coach, Cruise & Flight option is approx 40 minutes one way flight)
• 1 hour 45 minute cruise in Milford Sound
• Highly skilled Glenorchy Air pilot
• Friendly and knowledgeable skipper in Milford Sound
• Complimentary tea, coffee and water available on cruise
• Coach, Cruise & Flight option includes approx 5 hours coach journey with stops along the way

Duration

• Milford Flight & Cruise - allow 4 hours
• Milford Coach, Cruise & Flight - allow approx 8 hours

Departures

• Milford Flight & Cruise departs twice a day at 9am and 12pm
• Milford Coach, Cruise & Flight option departs from Queenstown at approx 7am
• Departs from Glenorchy Air at Queenstown Airport, Main Terminal Building (near baggage claim)

Other Information

• Picnic lunch available as an optional extra to enjoy during your cruise
• Complimentary tea and coffee available on cruise
• Make sure to bring your camera
• Bring a warm layer and a raincoat - even if the forecast is sunny!
• All seats are a window seat so everyone can enjoy unimpaired views during flight
• Different flight paths are not guaranteed due to the weather-dependant nature of flying to Milford Sound
• We usually recommend booking the 9am trip as these often have the best conditions for flying and a quieter experience in Milford Sound
• Infants 0-2 years or 15kg or under go free!
• If opting for Coach, Cruise & Flight option, a complimentary shuttle will be waiting for you upon landing to take you back to your accommodation
• If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather, you have the option to reschedule or contact us for a full refund
• For the Milford Sound Coach, Cruise & Flight option, in the event of adverse weather you will be able to return to Queenstown by coach

Normal Retail Prices

• Flight & Cruise:
  • Adult NZD$550.00
  • Child (3-14 years) NZD$379.00
• Coach, Cruise & Flight:
  • Adult NZD$619.00
  • Child (3-14 years) NZD$419.00
  • Infant (0-2yrs) NZD$105.00
• Optional Extras:
  • Picnic Lunch NZD$20.00
  • Vegetarian Picnic Lunch NZD$20.00
  • Gluten Free Picnic Lunch NZD$20.00
  • Vegan Picnic Lunch NZD$20.00