From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

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Enjoy return flights over snow-capped mountain ranges, sparkling lakes, and tumbling waterfalls for the ultimate Milford Sound experience, before embarking on a 2-hour cruise around Milford Sound.

Highlights

  • Return 30-40 min scenic flights from Queenstown to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
  • Guaranteed window seats on all aircraft
  • 2 hour cruise on Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and water onboard the cruise
  • Great photo opportunities as we get you closer to waterfalls and wildlife

Description

Take off from Queenstown, and fly above the rugged backcountry of Central Otago, before heading westward to where the glacial fed rivers empty into Lake Wakatipu. Witness what the power of nature has created over the years, as you journey over two remarkable National Parks; Mt Aspiring and the world heritage listed Fiordland National Park. On arrival in Milford Sound, join your purpose-built small boat for a comfortable two-hour cruise through one of the world’s natural wonders. Make your way out past the iconic Mitre Peak and cruise the length of the fiord while our skipper highlights points of interest along the way, including the mighty Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls. Keep an eye out for wildlife that can be found in the region including seals, pods of dolphins and the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin (seasonal). Complete your journey with a birds-eye view of the largely untouched region as you fly back over the Southern Alps and are welcomed to the incredibly blue Lake Wakatipu upon landing in Queenstown.

Includes

Scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound 2 hour cruise on Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises (subject to availability, alternative cruise company may be booked as required) Complimentary tea and coffee available on-board Great photo opportunities Return scenic flights on different flight paths over Fiordland National Park from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Important Information

  • 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.
  • Mitre Peak Cruises are booked subject to availability. On occasion you may be booked onto an alternative cruise company, we will notify you of this when you check in for your experience with us.
  • No food is available on the cruise. Please bring a small bag with food and drink along with you.
  • 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
  • Pick up is from the location specified on your confirmation email, if you are unsure please contact us to confirm.
  • The departure time you choose is the time we take off from Queenstown. Check in closes 30 minutes before the departure time.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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