Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound
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About the Activity
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.35 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Full pre-flight briefing
Hotel and Airport drop-off (centrally located hotels)
Live Air Milford pilot commentary on board
One way transport only, does not include transportation from Queenstown into Milford Sound
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Meet your pilot, to board your 35 minuet scenic flight to Queenstown. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Milford Sound(Pass By)
Te Anau, New Zealand, 9679The scenic flight begins by climbing up through the fiord, taking in stunning views of Milford Sound from above.View LocationMitre Peak(Pass By)
, New ZealandView 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)
Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, New Zealand, 9679Just 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!
View LocationAfter 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.View Location
Lake Te Anau(Pass By)
, Te Anau, New ZealandThe 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.View LocationGreenstone and Caples Tracks(Pass By)
Greenstone Station Road, Greenstone and Caples Conservation Area, Queenstown, New ZealandAfter 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.View LocationLake Wakatipu(Pass By)
Queenstown, New ZealandAfter 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. View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Your pilot will either meet you at the Milford Sound boat terminal, or at the Milford Sound airport. it is a 10 mins walk between the 2 locations and you will be instructed on the day, as to which location.View Location
End point
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A complimentary drop-off to your centrally located Queenstown accommodation is includedView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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?
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPLEASE NOTE: It is essential that you call Air Milford before departing for Milford Sound to attain the weather forecast and information on how to do your weather check from Milford on the day of your scheduled flight. We can be reached by email at info@airmilford.co.nz or on our New Zealand free phone number 0800 462 252 or our international number +64 3 442 2351. There is an additional requirement to call Air Milford from Milford Sound on the morning of departure for a final weather check on our free phone number, 0800 462 252. There is limited mobile phone reception in Milford Sound, but there is a payphone in the cruise dock terminal. Alternatively, you can ask the helpful staff at the Southern Discoveries cruise desk to call us on your behalf. During this call we will confirm the meeting point, departure time and the name of your pilot. This flight is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.
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