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Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound
Next available dates
Mon
Nov 25
Tue
Nov 26
Wed
Nov 27
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One-way flight
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Duration: 35 minutes: one-way scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
Next availability: Mon, Nov 25
From
USD 310.56
Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Milford Sound Airport
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet your pilot, to board your 35 minuet scenic flight to Queenstown.Milford Sound(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe scenic flight begins by climbing up through the fiord, taking in stunning views of Milford Sound from above.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!Bowen Falls(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeJust 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!Sutherland Falls(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter 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.Lake Te Anau(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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.Greenstone and Caples Tracks(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter 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.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
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeView the Remarkable mountain range and Queenstown, before landing at the Air Milford base, Queenstown airport, for your drop-off to your accommodation.
What's included
INCLUDED
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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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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?
Location
Address
Milford Sound 9679, New Zealand
Provider
Air Milford