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Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound
(59) Reviews
New Zealand
About
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.
Highlights
35 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
35 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Milford Sound Airport
Return
Air Milford
A complimentary drop-off to your centrally located Queenstown accommodation is included
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given a full refund
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound
(59) Reviews
New Zealand
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$392.50
Price varies by group size
About
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.
Highlights
35 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
35 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Milford Sound Airport
Return
Air Milford
A complimentary drop-off to your centrally located Queenstown accommodation is included
Itinerary
1
Milford Sound Airport
Meet your pilot, to board your 35 minuet scenic flight to Queenstown.
5 minutes
2
Milford Sound
The scenic flight begins by climbing up through the fiord, taking in stunning views of Milford Sound from above.
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Mitre Peak
View 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!
4
Bowen Falls
Just 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!
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Sutherland Falls
After 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.
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Lake Te Anau
The 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.
7
Greenstone and Caples Tracks
After 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.
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Lake Wakatipu
After 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.
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Walter Peak Station Wharf
View the Walter Peak high country station, which is one of New Zealand's largest merino sheep farms.
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Air Milford
View the Remarkable mountain range and Queenstown, before landing at the Air Milford base, Queenstown airport, for your drop-off to your accommodation.
