Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Landing from Queenstown

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a fixed-wing aircraft, taking in glacier-fed rivers, snow-covered mountains and Fiordland's rugged landscape. Land at the foot of Mitre Peak, then choose between a nature cruise and approximately 2 hours of self-guided exploration before your return flight.

Itinerary

1. Start at Glenorchy Air at Queenstown Airport. Check in inside the terminal near baggage claim, opposite Avis and Budget car hire. Depart at 09:00, 11:30, or 13:30.
2. Fly to Milford Sound. Choose the Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly option for a guided tour and cruise, or the Milford Sound Fly | Explore | Fly option for pilot commentary during the flight and 2 hours of self-guided exploration. Both outlines list an experience duration of 4 hours 30 minutes.
3. Fly back to Glenorchy Air at Queenstown Airport. Return times are 13:30, 16:30, or 18:30, depending on your departure time and itinerary duration.

What's Included

• Round-trip scenic flight with a Milford Sound landing
• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip transfers from your property in Queenstown
• Southern Discoveries nature cruise, tea, coffee and water with the cruise option
• Digital audio guide with the cruise option

Important details

• Children aged 0–2 can join free of charge
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
• The experience is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• If you have a medical condition such as high blood pressure or epilepsy, are pregnant, or are a senior, consult your doctor beforehand
• The pilot assigns seats for aircraft weight and balance
• Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded