Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown
Description
A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds. You will have the opportunity to explore the shores for approximately 2 hours, with our three short walks, taking you to unmissable vantage points and through awesome wilderness.
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Itinerary
Fly over the stunning shores of Lake Wakatipu
Panoramic views of Glenorchy Township and glacier-fed braided rivers as you fly along the Dart Valley
With endless snow-covered mountains, the Olivine Ice Plateau, just some of the incredible highlights along the way, it really is an unforgettable experience.
The breath-taking scenery continues into Fiordland National Park, enjoy views of Mt. Tutoko and the Tutoko Glacier before heading out over the rugged West Coast and the Tasman Sea before a quick U-turn descending into Milford Sound itself.
Landing in Milford Sound to explore the shores on three short walks with a chance to grab a coffee or some lunch too. The Foreshore walk - An easy flat stroll on the boardwalks, through beech forest and alongside the majestic Milford Sound. You can find some of the best views of Mitre Peak along this route. The Lookout track - A quick uphill climb to a platform with an awesome perspective of Milford Sound framed by native bush. Milford's best-kept secret Lady Bowen Falls - Beginning from the main cruise terminal, a boat transports walkers to disembark and join the track among the lush forest, winding its way up to a spectacular viewpoint of the 162m Lady Bowen Falls. (closed JUNE - AUGUST) You should even have time after to relax in the Milford cafe before your return flight departs back to Queenstown.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers required to operate this flight
Reviews(160)
Excellent excursion. A must to visit Milford Sound. Much better than going by coach. You see much mitre, the glaciares from very close and you have the boat Cruise the same way that excursions in bus. Important to book the option With the cruise By the air , you Just you avoid 10 hrs of bus! And see great landscapes that you would not see that way Excursion very dependent on the weather conditions , unlike the bus . a spécial thanks to our Great pilot James. It was very fun to fly with you
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your Milford Sound excursion and found the Fly–Cruise-Fly experience worth it. It really is a special way to take in the region from close up views of glaciers to the incredible alpine landscapes along the way. You’re absolutely right that the experience is weather dependent, but when conditions align, it makes for something truly unforgettable. We’re delighted your day delivered on that! A special thanks for mentioning James, we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. He’ll be thrilled to hear you had such a fun flight with him. Thank you again for choosing Glenorchy Air. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Excellent excursion . A must to visit Milford Sound. Much better than going by coach . You see much mitre , the glaciares from very close and you have the boat Cruise the sane way. Just you avoid 10 hrs of bus ! And a spécial thanks to our Great pilot James . It was very fun to fly with you
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the Milford Sound experience and appreciated seeing so much more of the region from the air, especially the glaciers and alpine scenery up close. A special thanks from us as well for your kind words about James. We’re delighted to hear he made the flight fun and memorable for you, and we’ll be sure to pass your comments on to him. Thanks again for flying with Glenorchy Air, we’d love to welcome you back again someday!
The flight was awesome. The scenery was spectacular. Our pilot, Annabel, did a fantastic job not only navigating the mountains but giving us a commentary of what sights we were looking at. The return flight was a different route so we had fresh views on the flight back. The check in for the flight was easy and they kept us informed of the weather situation. Our original flight was canceled due to weather and they booked us for the next day, no problem.
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had an awesome experience and enjoyed the spectacular scenery from both routes, taking a different path home really does give a whole new perspective of the mountains. It’s fantastic to hear Annabel made the flight even more memorable with her commentary and expert flying. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her. We also appreciate your understanding around the weather. Safety always comes first, so we’re glad our team could make the rebooking process easy and keep you well informed along the way. Thanks again for choosing Glenorchy Air, we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
One of our highlights in Queenstown. Was a fabulous clear day and our pilot Michael was top notch. Profesional , very knowledgeable on the area, the mountains and glaciers and with a sense of humour. We would totally recommend booking this in advance - well worth it!
Thank you for your wonderful review. It's great to hear the experience was such a highlight of your time in Queenstown. We really appreciate your kind feedback about Michael, and we'll be sure to pass this on to him. Thanks again for your recommendation and for choosing to fly with us.
The flight from Milford Sound and across the surrounding mountains was georgous. Our female pilot flew smoothly and offered interesting commentary. The ground staff was also extra helpful. I'd love to do the flight again.
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! We’re really glad you enjoyed the flight and those stunning views over Milford Sound and the surrounding mountains. Great to hear your pilot made the journey both smooth and informative, and that our ground team looked after you as well — we’ll be sure to pass that on to everyone. We’d absolutely love to have you fly with us again sometime!
My wife, two boys and I did the fly-cruise (Milford Sound) - fly tour package. End to end very well organized and worth every cent. Smooth check in, flights, and boat tour. All guides were super switched on and friendly. A big thanks to our pilot Annabelle who made our flight to and from the Sound enjoyable and educational. Smallest plane we have every flown in and felt like we were in very safe hands. Highly recommend this once in a life time package.
Thanks so much for the lovely review! We’re really glad you and your family had such a great time on the Milford Sound. Awesome to hear everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the whole experience. We’ll definitely pass your kind words on to Annabelle! Great to know you felt comfortable on the flight too, especially being a smaller plane! Thanks again for choosing to fly with us and for the recommendation.
Note 10 Organized, efficient and polite! It was quick and easy The ride is worth every cent. It's very beautiful. Plane swings a little, but nothing too much. I would again
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you found everything organized, efficient, and easy, and that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, it's definitely a special experience. A little movement can happen from time to time, but we’re pleased to hear it didn’t take away from your flight. We’d love to welcome you back again anytime! Warm regards, The Glenorchy Air Team
Great trip. Fine people. A little bad intercom in the plane.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the trip and found our team friendly. We also appreciate your feedback about the intercom, this is something we’ll look into to improve the experience for our passengers. Thanks again for flying with us! Warm regards, The Glenorchy Air Team
My son and I did the coach, cruise, fly tour. Coach and cruise was with southern discoveries and the flight back in to queenstown was with Glenorchy Air. It was all MAGNIFICENT! I was a little hesitant to do the return flight but it was a highlight of my trip! Our pilot, Megan, was fabulous. I highly recommend the flight with Glenorchy Air!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you and your son had a magnificent experience and even more pleased the flight back to Queenstown turned into a highlight of your trip! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Megan, she’ll be delighted to hear it. Thanks again for the recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you both back someday! Warm regards, The Glenorchy Air Team
The pilot Annabelle was very good and polite. The crews were all helpful it was unfortunate that we could not land due to weather but views were great anyway.
