Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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On average, this is booked 71 (60.6) days in advance.

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Take an City Helicopter Tours award-winning scenic flight to Milford Sound, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Leave the queues behind and see it the way it deserves to be seen — from the air, then from the ocean.

We will fly you from Queenstown over the Southern Alps with breathtakingly spectacular and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor-backed ridge lines and snow covered peaks.

What's Included

  • Complimentary tea & coffee onboard
  • Guaranteed window seat on scenic flights
  • Round-trip scenic flights between Queenstown & Milford Sound
  • Meals (available for purchase)
  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Once you select your accommodation address our team will direct you to the nearest designated pick-up location or bus stop, which may differ from the location you are staying at. Please note, we offer pick-ups from Central Queenstown accommodation only. Pick-up begins 50 minutes prior to departure.

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Meeting point

Building 8 Suite 1B/12 Hawthorne Drive
Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Queenstown

Collections from Queenstown Central Hotels start 50 minutes prior to flight departure. Alternatively, we have free parking at our office in Frankton, where you'll check in
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

True South Flights

Check in at our Remarkables Park Town Centre departure lounge, where you will be weighed and receive a safety briefing. Get there nice and early, grab a hot coffee or some snacks in the shopping centre whilst you wait for your flight to depart.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Queenstown (pass by)

Take off from Queenstown Airport with great sights of the surrounding area
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Glenorchy (pass by)

Great views down Lake Wakatipu and passing over top of Glenorchy on the way to Milford Sound.
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Humboldt Mountains (pass by)

Soar above the snowy peaks and alpine lakes, heading across the Humboldt Range, before starting your descent into Milford Sound.
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Milford Sound

Milford Sound is New Zealand's premier tourist destination. The sheer scale and staggering beauty of the fiord are experienced from all viewpoints from the plane and then the cruise.After landing at Milford we will choose whether to take the shuttle bus or, if time permits, take you on a short walk through the bush and foreshore to the cruise boat. Once on the boat, you will take a leisurely cruise along the whole length of the fiord.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Fiordland National Park (pass by)

After departing Milford Sound, we will show you many more highlights of Fiordland National Park on a different flight path. Experience the razor sharp peaks, views of the Tutoko Glacier and Sutherland Falls, the tallest waterfall in New Zealand, along with stunning views of where you have just cruised.
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Lake Wakatipu (pass by)

Fly back down the famous bright blue Lake Wakatipu, which borders the main township of Queenstown.
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True South Flights

On landing at Queenstown Airport, you'll either be met by a driver to take you back to your accommodation, or you can collect your car to head off.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown?

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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Activity code: C-171544P1

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On average, this is booked 71 (60.6) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Complimentary tea & coffee onboard
  • Guaranteed window seat on scenic flights
  • Round-trip scenic flights between Queenstown & Milford Sound
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (selected central Queenstown accommodations)
  • Free parking at departure terminal
  • 1h45m Milford Sound cruise
  • Meals (available for purchase)
  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If any passenger is 140 kg (308 lb) or more, please contact us directly before booking.
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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