Why choose this tour ?
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.
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What makes Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound a unique experience ?
Meet your pilot, to board your 35 minuet scenic flight to Queenstown.
The scenic flight begins by climbing up through the fiord, taking in stunning views of Milford Sound from above.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
View the Walter Peak high country station, which is one of New Zealand's largest merino sheep farms.
View the Remarkable mountain range and Queenstown, before landing at the Air Milford base, Queenstown airport, for your drop-off to your accommodation.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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?
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- One-way flight
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Duration: 35 minutes: one-way scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Full pre-flight briefing
- Hotel and Airport drop-off (centrally located hotels)
- Live Air Milford pilot commentary on board
Not Included
- One way transport only, does not include transportation from Queenstown into Milford Sound
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Air Milford.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Auckland.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 47 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that you call Air Milford before departing for Milford Sound to attain the weather forecast and information on how to do your weather check from Milford on the day of your scheduled flight. We can be reached by email at info@airmilford.co.nz or on our New Zealand free phone number 0800 462 252 or our international number +64 3 442 2351. There is an additional requirement to call Air Milford from Milford Sound on the morning of departure for a final weather check on our free phone number, 0800 462 252. There is limited mobile phone reception in Milford Sound, but there is a payphone in the cruise dock terminal. Alternatively, you can ask the helpful staff at the Southern Discoveries cruise desk to call us on your behalf. During this call we will confirm the meeting point, departure time and the name of your pilot. This flight is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
