Fly return from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy spectacular views of the mountains, waterfalls and lakes of the Fiordland National Park. In Milford Sound you will board the Cruise and travel the length of the Sound to the mouth of the Tasman Sea.
About this activity
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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please be waiting at the reception or entrance of your accommodation. Pickup starts 5 minutes after the weather check for your trip. Pickup is via Queenstown Taxis or Shuttle. If you decide to drive on your own, you are required to be at 39 Lucas Place, Frankton, 9300, 45 minutes before departure for check-in.
Experience
Itinerary
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Starting location:
Queenstown
Airplane
(40 minutes)
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Milford Sound
Boat cruise (2 hours)
Airplane
(40 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Queenstown
Highlights
Enjoy the 40 minute return scenic flights where every passenger gets a window seat and a great view of the stunning scenery
Keep your eyes peeled to spot wildlife like seals and dolphins in Milford Sound
Enjoy complimentary transfers from all centrally located Accommodation providers in Queenstown
Full description
Combine a flight and a cruise on Milford Sound on this excursion from Queenstown. Take in the area's outstanding natural beauty as you savor the sights from both air and water.
Enjoy a pickup and transfer to the air hanger in Queenstown. Listen to informative commentary in English and marvel at the stunning views of lakes, mountains, and waterfalls on the 40-minute flight. Upon landing, transfer to the Milford Sound Boat Terminal.
Board in Milford Sound and experience 2 hours onboard an intimate vessel with English commentary by your skipper, and complimentary tea and coffee. Cruise to the mouth of the Tasman Sea, while enjoying views of waterfalls and marine life like fur seals, dolphins, and penguins.
Next, board your scenic flight back to Queenstown. Take a different flight path from your outbound flight as you admire the spectacular views of Fiordland National Park. After the 40-minute journey back to Queenstown, enjoy complimentary transfer back to your accommodation.
Includes
Scenic return plane flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
2-hour cruise in Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises
Hotel pickup and drop-off from all centrally located locations in Queenstown
Free parking onsite for those that self-driving
Tea, coffee, and water onboard
Food
Not suitable for
People over 331 lbs (150 kg)
Important information
Know before you go
Infants are classed as under 11 kilograms and are free of charge. They are required to sit on an adults knee
Infants/Children over 11 kilograms will require their own seat and will need to be charged at a child rate
No lunch is available on the cruise. Please bring a bag or backpack with food and drink along with you. Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and water is available onboard the cruise
If the flight is cancelled due to bad weather conditions or operational issues, you will be given options to reschedule to another available trip or you can cancel and receive a full refund