From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover & Cruise

About this experience

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flyover and Cruise is a day trip combining a scenic flight over Fiordland National Park with a small boat cruise on Milford Sound. The fiord sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Area in the South Island of New Zealand, flanked by sheer granite peaks including Mitre Peak, which rises over 1,600 metres directly from the water. The flight out covers the Remarkables range and the remote backcountry of Fiordland, giving a perspective of the landscape that the road journey alone cannot provide. On the water, the cruise passes Stirling Falls and Bowen Falls, two of the fiord's permanent waterfalls, and moves toward the Tasman Sea mouth where fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins are regularly spotted on the rocks. The small boat format keeps group sizes manageable and allows closer access to the cliff faces and wildlife than larger vessels. Tickets cover the return scenic flight from Queenstown, the guided cruise on Milford Sound, and transfers between the airstrip and the wharf. Departures are scheduled from Queenstown Airport, and the full day trip typically runs around eight hours including flight time and the cruise on the water.

Highlights

• Enjoy a day trip to Milford Sound from Queenstown, either by scenic flight or coach. Visit Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, and Homer Tunnel if traveling by coach.
• All experiences include a Milford Sound cruise with live commentary, plus tea, coffee, and all taxes and fees covered.
• See Milford Sound’s dramatic scenery from the water, with expert commentary bringing the landscape to life, and its geographical sights from above
• This seamless day trip includes hotel transfers from Queenstown, making it hassle-free for visitors looking to save time.
• Choose between a round-trip flight experience or go for a one-way coach transfer to get the best of both views.

What is included

• Full or half-day tour of Milford Sound from Queenstown (based on option selected)
• One-way coach to Milford Sound with return flight transfer to Queenstown (if option selected)
• Round-trip scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound (if option selected)
• 2-hour Milford Sound cruise
• Small-group experience
• Live commentary on board
• Complimentary tea, coffee, & water on cruise
• Guaranteed window seats
• Round-trip hotel transfers

Not included

• Food and drinks (available for purchase onsite)

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.