Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

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Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand
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35 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Take the scenic route back to Queenstown from Milford Sound with Air Milford, on this one-way 35-minute flight. Admire spectacular views of natural wonders such as the Southern Alps, Sutherland Falls, and the Fiordland National Park from above, then touchdown at Queenstown airport, where a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

What's Included

  • Full pre-flight briefing
  • Hotel and Airport drop-off (centrally located hotels)
  • Live Air Milford pilot commentary on board
  • One way transport only, does not include transportation from Queenstown into Milford Sound
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Meeting Location

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3 Tex Smith Lane
Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

What To Expect

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Milford Sound Airport

Meet your pilot, to board your 35 minuet scenic flight to Queenstown.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Milford Sound (pass by)

The scenic flight begins by climbing up through the fiord, taking in stunning views of Milford Sound from above.
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Mitre Peak (pass by)

View the highest peak in Milford Sound, Mitre Peak. It impressively rises directly out of the water of the fiord, to it's summit at 5,560ft / 1,690 meters, which is just over a mile of vertical gain!
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Bowen Falls (pass by)

Just after take-off, view the Bowen Falls, it is one of Milford Sound's two permanent waterfalls and at 530ft / 162 meters, is Milford's highest waterfall.After rainfall, there are hundreds of waterfalls to be viewed in the fiord!
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Sutherland Falls (pass by)

After leaving Milford Sound, the flight path first takes in another view of the fiord, before tracing south, down the Arthur valley. At the head of this valley, the Sutherland Falls can be viewed, this is New Zealand's highest waterfall, falling impressively 1,900ft / 580 meters to the valley floor below.
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Lake Te Anau (pass by)

The flight path then begins to track east over the Southern Alps and towards Queenstown. New Zealand's second largest lake, lake Te Anau can be viewed stretching out to the south.
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Greenstone and Caples Tracks (pass by)

After crossing the main divide of the Southern Alps and taking in stunning views of small alpine lakes and jagged snow capped mountains, the route then traverses the densely forested Greenstone and Caples valleys.
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Lake Wakatipu (pass by)

After emerging from the Greenstone valley, fly over Lake Wakatipu. Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's longest lake at 46 miles / 75 kms, it is also incredibly deep, up to 1,250ft / 380 meters at some points! Queenstown is nestled on the lake's shores, so some great views of the town are enjoyed before landing.
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Walter Peak Station Wharf (pass by)

View the Walter Peak high country station, which is one of New Zealand's largest merino sheep farms.
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Air Milford

View the Remarkable mountain range and Queenstown, before landing at the Air Milford base, Queenstown airport, for your drop-off to your accommodation.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given a full refund
  • Due to the weather dependent nature of the flight, it is imperative that you have a back up plan in mind if your return date is not flexible
  • Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Full pre-flight briefing
  • Hotel and Airport drop-off (centrally located hotels)
  • Live Air Milford pilot commentary on board
  • One way transport only, does not include transportation from Queenstown into Milford Sound

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given a full refund
  • Due to the weather dependent nature of the flight, it is imperative that you have a back up plan in mind if your return date is not flexible
  • Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
  • Infant rates apply for 0 - 1 years of age, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • To help everything go smoothly, please update us with your plans, ie. will you be spending the night before at the lodge? Are you taking a cruise on the day of your flight, if so, what cruise company and time? Do you have back up land transport arranged to get out of Milford, in case the weather is bad and we cannot fly?
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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