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Milford Sound Scenic Flight: Aerial Tour from Queenstown featuring Fiordland Peaks & Glaciers
4.8
45 Ratings
Queenstown
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound from above on a scenic flight from Queenstown. Fly over Fiordland’s highest peaks and ancient glaciers, and get an aerial view of iconic landmarks like Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound from above on a scenic flight from Queenstown. Fly over Fiordland’s highest peaks and ancient glaciers, and get an aerial view of iconic landmarks like Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Milford Sound - Experience the beauty of Milford Sound
- Fiordland National Park - Fly over the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the Fiordland National Park.
- Glenorchy - Fly above Glenorchy, a little township located at the Northern end of Lake Wakatipu where it enters into the Mt Aspiring National Park.
- Mount Tutoko - Fiordland…
- Milford Sound - Experience the beauty of Milford Sound
- Fiordland National Park - Fly over the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the Fiordland National Park.
- Glenorchy - Fly above Glenorchy, a little township located at the Northern end of Lake Wakatipu where it enters into the Mt Aspiring National Park.
- Mount Tutoko - Fiordland National Parks highest peak
- Mitre Peak - One of the most recognisable peaks in Milford Sound
- Lake Wakatipu - New Zealand’s longest lake, at 80km in length
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off service
- Enjoy a scenic flight
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off service
- Enjoy a scenic flight
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Food and drink
Additional Information
Take in the breathtaking views of Milford Sound from above on this aerial trip from Queenstown. Soar over Fiordland’s towering peaks and age-old glaciers. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Milford Sound as you glide past Mitre Peak and both Bowen and Stirling Falls. The journey back to Queenstown takes you through the Arthur Valley, featuring a distant view of…
Take in the breathtaking views of Milford Sound from above on this aerial trip from Queenstown. Soar over Fiordland’s towering peaks and age-old glaciers. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Milford Sound as you glide past Mitre Peak and both Bowen and Stirling Falls. The journey back to Queenstown takes you through the Arthur Valley, featuring a distant view of the renowned Sutherland Falls, and crosses the splendid mountains and lakes of the Fiordland National Park.
- Infants are classed as 11kg or under. If when weighed at check in they are over 11kg in weight, they will be classed and charged as a child and will have to sit in their own seat due to infant seat belt weight restrictions.
- Stroller must be able to fold down to a small enough size to fit in the plane safely and be strapped up by the pilot
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers 36 weeks or more into their pregnancy
- We would generally not recommend flying in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy as a precaution.
Location
Milford Sound Scenic Flights
Lucas Place
Departure Point: Pickup from your central queenstown hotel, or you can self-drive to the base
Address: 39 Lucas Place, Frankton
Dates: Daily
Return point: Return to same departure location
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(45 Ratings)
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Northstar29320228191
Mar 11, 2026
Perfect trip - It was great! Great views very close to all the mountains. The cruise was also nice.
Everything was also very well organised. Transfer came at the exact time, check in was super quick, no long waits at airport or cruise terminal
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82steveb
Feb 24, 2026
Amazing day. - A superb experience. Very professional from start to finish. One of the best experiences ever. I have taken so many photos and videos.
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Wafarer
Feb 20, 2026
Fantastic scenery seen best from the air. - It was outstanding. We had to wait for a clear weather window (so build flexibility into your schedule) but it was worth it. The pilots provided a great commentary and obviously knew the area well. We tagged on a Milford Sound cruise which only added to the experience. We were lucky to have some dolphins join us briefly too! Highly recommend.
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857marke
Feb 9, 2026
Amazing Milford Sound flying experience. - We had a fantastic day and the flights to and from Milford Sound were absolutely incredible. Jared was such a friendly pilot and guide during the flights. Very knowledgeable about the area and what we flew over. Swapped us around for the second flight so we had different views and perspectives. Highly recommend this tour!
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144yuliyah
Dec 28, 2025
Mountains, lakes and rivers - Our pilot Jared was giving us a whole tour experience, making sure the most magnificent places are seen and highlighted. Thank you Jared and would recommend flying with you with great pleasure!
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Destination589703
Dec 27, 2025
Great experience - We had a great experience. Our pilot Glenn was great and gave us a great experience! Highly recommended.
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Discover747911
Dec 23, 2025
Stunning experience! - A must do adventure… Friendly and FUN team. Smooth professional operation from pick up to drop home. Stunning scenery!!
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Vickiwildthing
Aug 24, 2025
The best of Milford Sound and all the mountains on the way from Queenstown. - All the reviews I read were 100% true. These guys are organised, friendly and experienced. My partner, Ian who is not keen on small aircraft didn't have a worry in the world and kept shaking his head in awe. True professionals who know how to get the whole experience right. A life affirming, incredible flight where we felt we could reach out and touch the icing sugar snow capped mountains on the way to the most stunning Milford Sound. I'm getting goose bumps just thinking about it. Thanks Andy for being the perfect host and pilot. Don't think about it for another minutes, JUST BOOK IT! You won't regret it. Oh, and keep an eye out on the way in and out because I also saw a pod of dolphins on the way out. Thankyou thankyou thankyou.
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E494hxmiker
Aug 11, 2025
Best Scenic flight in the world - The Staff were friendly and helpful. Our Pilot Jared was fantastic. Gave us a great insight into a part of the country we have never been to. His co pilot hasn’t stopped talking about her best birthday present ever lol. Will definitely be spreading the word and will be back again soon hopefully.
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Viviana
Jan 5, 2026
Horrible company! They destroyed my vacation - This company destroyed my whole vacation in New Zealand. I arranged all my flights, hotels and so on, based on this scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound (which was the main attraction in New Zealand). They informed me 15 minutes before the scheduled flight that they cancelled the flight. I called them in order to arrange a flight for the next days and they told me that they are fully booked for many days and they refused to get us in one of their flights, giving no explanation. Don’t rely on this company! My advice is to go by car in Milford Sound, because we didn’t have the time to go and we haven’t seen this amazing spot.
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