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Milford Sound Overhead Flight with Landing from Queenstown
Next available dates
Sat
16 Nov
Sun
17 Nov
Mon
18 Nov
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9.30am Departure
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Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included
Pickup included
Next availability: Sat, 16 Nov
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USD 376.62
Highlights
Don’t miss out on a spectacular scenic flight with Air Milford to Milford Sound and back. This tour is perfect for those who have already done a cruise in Milford Sound and want to experience the spectacular region from the air and land.
This 4.5-hour trip includes a landing in Milford Sound with up to 2 hours on the ground to take a self-guided walk along the shore line, soak up the surroundings, take pictures or have delicious coffee and cake at the cafe (at own expense) before your return scenic flight to Queenstown.
Itinerary
Air Milford
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn arrival that the Air Milford base you will meet your pilot, for a full pre-flight briefing, before embarking on your 35 minuet scenic flight over the Southern Alps, to Milford Sound. The flight time to Milford Sound is 35 minuets.Coronet Peak Ski Resort(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter takeoff, view Coronet Peak, one of New Zealand's premiere ski fields.Skippers Canyon(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly over the Shotover river and Skippers canyon, this is where gold was discovered in the 1860's. This river became the world's 2nd highest gold bearing river in the world, next to the Klondike in Alaska.Glenorchy-Queenstown Road(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly over the small settlement of Glenorchy, located at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Here you enjoy wonderful views of two braided river mouths joining the lake. The two rivers are the Dart and the Rees, both glacial fed, display wonderful colors as they mix with the lake.Routeburn Track(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly over the dense beech forest of the Routeburn and Hollyford. valleys. One of new Zealand 'great walks' traverses the Routeburn valley, its a 3-day hike through the valley and over an alpine pass into Fiordland National Park.Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly over the main divide of the Southern Alps and into Fiordland National park. One of the first sights you will encounter on arrival in Fiordland National Park is Mt Tutoko, at over 8,900ft / 2,700meters it is Fiordland's highest peak. There are two main glaciers to view here, the Donne and the Age.Mitre Peak(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeView 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!Milford Sound(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly the full length of the fiord, right out to the Tasman sea where you will turn and descend, before coming into land. This part of the flight really makes you appreciate the sheer size of the towering cliffs of the fiord, which rise over a mile high in some parts!Milford Sound
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter landing in Milford Sound, your pilot will point out the way to the short walk along the shoreline and to the Milford Sound Cafe. Your pilot will give you a time to meet back at the airport and then you can enjoy exploring Milford at your own pace. Spend the next two hours self-guided, exploring the shoreline of the fiord, or head to the cafe, for a coffee and snack.Bowen Falls(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFrom the shore, view the Bowen Falls, it is one of Milford Sound's two permanent waterfalls and at 530ft / 162 meter is it's highest.Milford Sound Airport(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMeet your pilot back at the airport to commence your scenic flight back to Queenstown. The flight time is a further 35 minuets and traverses a different route.Sutherland Falls(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter taking off in 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.Lake Te Anau(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe flight path then begins to track east over the Southern Alps and back towards Queenstown. New Zealand's second largest lake, lake Te Anau can be viewed stretching out to the south.Greenstone and Caples Tracks(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter once again crossing the main divide of the Southern Alps, taking in stunning views of small alpine lakes and jagged snow capped mountains, the route then traverses the densely forested Greenstone and Caples valleys.Lake Wakatipu(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter 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.Walter Peak Station Wharf(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeView the Walter Peak high country station, which is one of New Zealand's largest merino sheep farms.Air Milford
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeView the Remarkable mountain range and Queenstown, before landing back at the Air Milford base for your drop-off back to your accommodation.
What's included
INCLUDED
Live pilot commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels)
Up to 2 hours on the ground in Milford Sound for self-guided walk
Full pre-flight briefing with Air Milford pilot
NOT INCLUDED
Milford Sound Cruise
Food and drinks
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant rates apply for 0 - 1 years of age, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt
Location
Address
3 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Provider
Air Milford