Highlights
- Scenic flight or coach trip to Milford Sound
- Nature cruise in Milford Sound
- Incredible views of waterfalls and wildlife
- Knowledgeable & 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
- Milford Flight & Cruise - 1 hr 20 mins total return flight time
- Milford Coach, Cruise & Flight - approx 5 hr coach journey (including stops) & 40 minute one way flight
- 1 hr 45 minute cruise in Milford Sound
- Highly experienced Glenorchy Air pilot
- Friendly & knowledgeable skipper in Milford Sound
- Complimentary tea, coffee & water available on cruise
- Coach, Cruise & Flight package includes lunch
Duration
- Milford Flight & Cruise - allow 4 hours
- Milford Coach, Cruise & Flight - allow approx 8 hours
Departures
- Milford Flight & Cruise - 9:00am & 11:30am
- Milford Coach, Cruise & Flight - 7:00am
- Flight departs from Glenorchy Air at Queenstown Airport, Main Terminal Building (near baggage claim)
- Coach departs from your central Queenstown accommodation
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Child rates apply (3-14yrs)
- Infants (0-2yrs or under 15kgs) travel free of charge
- Picnic lunch available as an optional extra for Flight & Cruise option
- Complimentary tea and coffee available on cruise
- Bring a warm layer, raincoat (even if the forecast is sunny!) & a camera
- All seats are window seats so everyone can enjoy views throughout the flight
- We recommend booking the 9am trip as these often have the best conditions for flying & a quieter experience in Milford Sound
- If opting for Coach, Cruise & Flight option, a complimentary shuttle will take you from the airport 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 return to Queenstown by coach
Normal Retail Prices
- Flight & Cruise:
- Adult NZD$589.00
- Child (3-14 years) NZD$439.00
- Family (2ad+2ch) NZD$1899.00
- Coach, Cruise & Flight:
- Adult NZD$629.00
- Child (3-14 years) NZD$429.00
- Infant (0-2yrs) NZD$119.00
- Optional Extras:
- Picnic Lunch NZD$25.00
- Vegetarian Picnic Lunch NZD$25.00
- Gluten Free Picnic Lunch NZD$25.00
- Vegan Picnic Lunch NZD$25.00
All prices shown in NZD$.
