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From Queenstown: Big Five Glaciers & Milford Sound Scenic Flight

By Air Milford
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is €306 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Extended scenic overflight of Milford Sound via Mt Aspiring
  • Guaranteed to see at least five major glaciers
  • Travel a longer flight path than Fly-Cruise-Fly Experience
  • Expert pilot commentary sharing stories of the local region
  • Premium service from a trusted family-owned airline

Activity location

  • Milford Sound
    • Milford Sound, NZL

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Air Milford
    • #3 Tex Smith Lane Frankton
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, NZL

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Milford Sound Scenic Overhead Flight

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€305.82 x 1 Adult€305.82
Total
Price is €305.82

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided aeroplane flight over at least 5 glaciers and Milford Sound
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport to and from centraly located Queenstown hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Landing in Milford Sound
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Boat cruise of Milford Sound

Know before you book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary provided they sit on a parent's lap.
  • Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • If you weigh 264 pounds (120 kg) or more, you must notify the tour operator in advance.
  • If you are prone to motion sickness, please take any necessary precautions. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication.
  • At least 4 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Maximum group size is 12 people.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Queenstown hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Because of the weather dependant nature of flying in the Southern Alps, we recommend booking in for your first available day in Queenstown. So that, should the weather be unfavorable for flying on the first day, you will have maximum flexibility to roll on to a following fine weather day.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Take to the skies from Queenstown with Air Milford and experience the Southern Alps like never before. On this 1-hour scenic flight, you’ll soar over alpine valleys, snow-capped peaks, and glacial rivers, discovering at least five of the region’s most spectacular glaciers — including Rob Roy, Bonar, Dart, Volta, Olivine, and Donne.

Your experienced pilot provides in-flight commentary, sharing stories about the glaciers, mountains, and Fiordland’s untouched wilderness. With panoramic windows in our high-wing Cessna aircraft, every seat is a perfect vantage point for breathtaking views and photography.

This adventure is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a unique perspective of New Zealand’s rugged landscapes. Air Milford, a family-owned airline with over 50 years of combined flying experience and a 100 percent safety record, ensures your flight is safe, seamless, and unforgettable.

Fly with confidence, marvel at the glaciers from above, and experience the raw beauty of Fiordland and the Southern Alps on this unforgettable scenic journey.

Location

Activity location

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    Milford Sound
    • Milford Sound, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Air Milford
    • #3 Tex Smith Lane Frankton
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand