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Milford Sound and Glaciers: Fly / Cruise / Fly

Take a 45-minute flight across the Southern Alps above mountains & glaciers before touching down and boarding your spectacular Milford Sound Cruise

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4 hours
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Various
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Available from central QT
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Open Age
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Meals
Tea & Coffee on cruise
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Queenstown Airport
FromNZD $379
ValueNZD $399SAVE NZD $20
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Child (3 - 14 yrs.): NZD $289
2 Adults + 2 Children: NZD $1599
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What's Included

  • Guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views over the Southern Alps
  • 90 minutes total scenic flying, with different flight paths to and from Milford Sound 
  • Your knowledgeable, a highly-skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary
  • Experience views of braided rivers, endless snow-covered mountains, Ice Plateaus, Glaciers, and our favourite Lake Quill and Sutherland Falls
  • Discover the natural wonders of Milford Sound aboard your cruise vessel with huge open-air viewing decks
  • Travel the full length of the Fiord and out to the Tasman Sea, with stunning sheer cliffs surrounding you
  • Stop at waterfalls and watch for dolphins frolicking beside you 
  • Complimentary Tea, Coffee and water is available onboard your cruise
  • Complimentary shuttles to and from central Queenstown available in our comfortable 2019 Hiace Vans.

What's excluded

  • Food options are available on your cruise to pre purchase at additional cost.

Why do we love this

Arguably the most spectacular way to see Milford Sound. This trip offers you a chance to experience Milford Sound and all its glory in just half a day.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Are you ready for a trip that will take your breath away? Embark on a scenic journey to Milford Sound and get ready to discover some of the most beautiful landscape New Zealand has to offer. 

Your trip begins in incredible Queenstown, home to adventure sports and stunning scenery. Today, you'll be embarking on the biggest adventure of them all... a scenic flight and cruise through Milford Sound. 

With a guaranteed window seat, you'll enjoy unimpaired views on your journey. Travel across unbelievable vistas toward the iconic waterfalls and fiordes of Milford Sound. Get ready to discover a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty - this spot is famous for a reason. 

Your flight will take you over the glaciers of the Darran Mountains and Barrier Range where you can soak up views of the craggy peaks and windy valleys that make this spot so iconic.

Once you've spent 45 minutes exploring this area from the air, it's time to make your landing in Milford Sound. Your pilot will accompany you from the airport to the boat terminal and make sure everything runs smoothly. You don't have to worry about a thing!

Once you arrive at the boat, it's time to step aboard for a cruise that will take your breath away. Milford Sound is a must on any New Zealand bucket list and now is your chance to discover it.

Lasting at least 1hr 45mins, your trip will take you along the length of the Fiord and out to the Tasman Sea. Stop at waterfalls and watch for the dolphins playing in the wake of the boat as you go!

After your cruise, your pilot will be waiting for you at the boat terminal to accompany you back to the airport. But the fun isn't over yet! You still have a scenic flight back to Queenstown to enjoy.

Please allow 4 hours for this trip. Transport to and from central accommodation included. 

 

HOW TO GET THERE?
Based at Queenstown Airport, we are conveniently located inside the Main Terminal Building across from arrivals baggage claim but also offer complimentary shuttles to and from central Queenstown.

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Some essentials we suggest bringing with you on your tour:

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and Bug Spray
  • Camera with charge & memory
  • Warm clothing layers
  • Sensible foot wear
  • Bottle of water

Note: You do not need a passport.

Our flights are not effected by the use of Mobile phones and are permitted on board.

However, phones cannot be used whilst on the airfield with active aircraft around you.

There is no phone signal in Milford Sound phone calls will be unsuccessful after leaving Queenstown.

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We are required to make sure that the aircraft is operated within its maximum weight limitations and the aircraft’s centre of gravity is within limits. We, therefore, request passenger weights at the time of booking, to assist us operationally in planning and managing seat availability and to provide a great customer experience.  Please ensure you inform us of your weight, especially if any passengers are 120kg or 260lb or over, prior to the date of travel. Passengers seat allocation is at the Pilots' discretion due to the weight and balance of the plane.

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Children aged up to and including 2 years can travel for free if sitting on an adults lap. They must weight 15kg or less.

We provide lap belt extenders, infant life jackets and ear defenders to help keep our young passengers comfortable.

Children aged between 3-14 years are eligible for the child rate.

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Terms & Conditions:

  • The Pilot in command is responsible for the safety of the aircraft and everyone on board at all times. Service can be refused if the Pilots' instructions are not complied with.
  • Given alpine flying conditions, Glenorchy Air reserves the right to alter the flight paths, durations, or cancel flights due to weather and safety considerations. If we cannot fly due to adverse weather conditions, we will attempt to reschedule depending on the passenger's schedule and flight availability. If we cannot reschedule, passengers will be refunded. 
  • We are required to make sure that the aircraft is operated within its maximum weight limitations and the aircraft’s center of gravity is within limits. We, therefore, request passenger weights at the time of booking, to assist us operationally in planning and managing seat availability and to provide a great customer experience. 
  • Please ensure you inform us of your weight, especially if any passengers are 120kg or 260lb or over, prior to the date of travel. Passengers seat allocation is at the Pilots' discretion due to the weight and balance of the plane.
  • Minimum passenger numbers apply.


Cancellation Policy:

  • The provider reserves the right to cancel flights due to weather and safety considerations. If we cannot reschedule, passengers will receive a 100% refund. 
  • If passengers choose to cancel a flight, fail to check-in on time, or notify us of changes less than 24 hours prior to their departure, they will incur a 100% cancellation charge.
  • Changes or cancellations made with more than 24 hours warning incur no penalties.


Pickup Locations
  • Abba Garden Motel
  • Absoloot Value Hostel
  • Adventure Queenstown Hostel
  • Adventure Queenstown Hostel = Station Building
  • Alexis Motor lodge & Apartments
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  • Abba Garden Motel
  • Absoloot Value Hostel
  • Adventure Queenstown Hostel
  • Adventure Queenstown Hostel = Station Building
  • Alexis Motor lodge & Apartments
  • Alexis Motor lodge & Apartments = Copthorne Bus Stop
  • Alpine Lodge
  • Alpine Village
  • Amber Lodge
  • Amity Lodge Motel
  • Amity Lodge Motel = Melborne St
  • Aspen Hotel (Fernhill)
  • Aspen Lodge
  • Aspen Lodge = Gorge Road
  • Asure Queenstown Gateway Apartments
  • Autoline Motel
  • Base Discovery Lodge Queenstown
  • Bella Vista Queenstown
  • Best Western Cranbury Court & Apartments
  • Black Sheep Hotel
  • Blue Peaks = Stanley St Bus Stop
  • Blue Peaks lodge & apartments
  • Breakfree The Point
  • Brown Boutique Hotel
  • Bumbles Backpackers
  • Bungi Backpackers
  • Butterfly Lodge
  • Cameron Place Bus stop
  • Caples Court
  • Caples Court = Stanley St Bus Stop
  • Central Ridge Boutique Hotel
  • Colonial Village Motel= Bus Stop
  • Commonage Villas
  • Commonage Villas = Hallenstein St Bus Stop
  • Copthorne hotel & apartments Queenstown Lakeview
  • Copthorne hotel & resort Queenstown Lakefront
  • Coronation Lodge
  • Coronet View Apartments and B&B
  • Cranberry Courts
  • Creeksyde Holiday park
  • Crowne Plaza
  • Deco backpackers
  • Discover Queenstown Booking Centre = Station Building Bus Stop
  • Discover Queenstown Booking Centre: Station Building Bus Stop
  • Double Tree by Hilton = Hilton Bus Stop
  • Double Tree by Hilton= Hilton Bus Stop
  • Earnslaw Lodge
  • Earnslaw Lodge = Copthorne Bus Stop
  • Eichardts Queenstown
  • Evergreen lodge
  • Flaming kiwi backpackers
  • Four Seasons motel
  • Frankton Bus Shelter
  • Frankton Motor camp
  • Garden Court Suites and Apartments
  • Glenorchy
  • Glenorchy Airstrip
  • Haka Lodge
  • Heartland Hotel and Scenic Suites
  • Heritage Queenstown
  • Highview Apartments
  • Hilton Hotel
  • Hippo Lodge
  • Holiday Inn
  • Hurleys
  • Kamana Lakehouse (Fernhill)
  • Lake Vista Bed and Breakfast
  • Lakefront Apartments
  • LakeRidge Queenstown
  • Lakeside Motel
  • Lomond Lodge
  • Mantra Marina
  • Mecure Queenstown Resert
  • Melbourne Lodge
  • Mercure Queenstown Resort
  • Millenium Hotel: Bus Stop out front to the left.
  • Nomads Queenstown
  • Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
  • Oakes Club Resort: Colonial Village bus stop 100m towards town.
  • Oakes Shore Apartments
  • Pencarrow Lodge
  • Peppers Beacon Resort
  • Pinewood Lodge
  • Platinum Apartments
  • Pounamu Apartments = Colonial Bus Stop
  • Pounamu Apartments= Bus Stop
  • Queenstown House Boutique B&B
  • Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park
  • Queenstown Motel Apartments
  • Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
  • Queenstown QT Hotel = Front of Rydges hotel
  • Queenstown QT Hotel= Front of Rydges hotel
  • Ridge Resort
  • Self Drive: No pickup required
  • Sherwood Manor = Goldfield Heights Bus Stop
  • Sherwood Manor: Frankton Rd Bus Stop
  • Shotover Lodge
  • Shotover Top 10 Holiday Park
  • Sofitel Queenstown
  • Southern Laughter Backpackers
  • Spa B&B
  • Spinnaker Bay = Colonial Village bus stop (opposite side of road)
  • Spinnaker Bay Apartments: Colonial Village bus stop on the opposite side of the road.
  • St James Apartments
  • St Moritz
  • Station Building
  • Swiss Belmount Resort, Coronet Peak
  • Tahuna Pod Hostel
  • Tanoa Aspen Hotel
  • The Chalet
  • The Dairy
  • The Glebe
  • The Last Resort
  • The Lodges
  • The Lofts
  • The Rees Hotel
  • The Remarkables Lodge
  • The Rydges Hotel
  • The Spire
  • The Whistler Queenstown
  • Trelawn Place
  • Turner Heights
  • Villa Del lago: Colonial Village bus stop 100m towards town.
  • YHA Central
  • YHA Lakefront

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FromNZD $379
ValueNZD $399SAVE NZD $20
or 6 weekly interest free payment from $63.17 with
Child (3 - 14 yrs.): NZD $289
2 Adults + 2 Children: NZD $1599
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