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Cruise ship sailing at Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.
Helicopter flying over Lake Wakatipu with snow-capped mountains near Queenstown, New Zealand.
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Highlights

  • Take off from Queenstown in a fixed-wing aircraft, enjoying guaranteed window seats and sweeping views of alpine lakes, braided rivers, and the snow-capped Southern Alps.
  • Touch down in Milford Sound and board a boutique vessel for a 2-hour cruise along the entire fjord, gliding beneath sheer cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and the famous Mitre Peak.
  • Watch for seals, dolphins, and rare Fiordland penguins as onboard guides share stories that bring the fjord’s wildlife and geology to life.
  • Board a helicopter for your return, flying a different route back to Queenstown with a thrilling alpine or glacier landing along the way.
  • Maximise your time with this 4–5 hour experience that blends flight, fjord, and heli landing—an immersive “best of both worlds” tour that few other Milford trips can match.

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Plane flying over a lake with mountains during a scenic flight to Milford Sound.
Cruise ship sailing at Milford Sound with Mitre Peak in the background, New Zealand.
Tourists on a boat tour at Milford Sound with scenic fjord views.

Fly by plane, cruise the fjord, and return by helicopter with an alpine landing—three adventures in one.

Getting started

Check in at Queenstown’s flight center for a safety briefing before boarding your plane. As you climb, sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps set the stage for Fiordland’s wild grandeur.

What to expect

Your plane lands at Milford Sound, where a 2-hour cruise takes you beneath sheer cliffs, waterfalls, and rainforest valleys—watch for dolphins, seals, and penguins. Afterward, board a helicopter for the return journey, complete with an alpine or glacier landing. Step out into crisp mountain air and capture photos few travelers ever get. Together, the plane, boat, and heli give you contrasting perspectives: vast panoramas, up-close fjord views, and thrilling alpine access.

Features
  • Fixed-wing flight delivers broad, sweeping aerial views

  • Scenic 2-hour Milford cruise with hot drinks included

  • Helicopter return with alpine/glacier landing for photos

  • Three perspectives in one journey: plane, boat, heli

  • Small-group flights with guaranteed window seats

  • Hotel transfers make the day smooth and easy

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 4-hour total experience (flights + cruise + heli landing)
  • Scenic fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
  • 2-hour Milford Sound nature cruise with live commentary
  • Return helicopter flight to Queenstown with alpine/glacier landing
  • Guaranteed window seats and pilot narration throughout
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, and water onboard the cruise
  • Full safety briefing and all necessary equipment
  • Meals beyond included cruise refreshments (available to purchase onsite)

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Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Milford Sound Scenic Flights.

  • Address: 39 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

The tour includes a scenic fixed-wing aircraft flight, a helicopter flight with an alpine landing on a glacier, and a two-hour cruise through Milford Sound. Live commentary is provided throughout.

Highlights include soaring above Mt. Earnslaw, Skippers Canyon, and Lake Whakatipu on a fixed-wing aircraft flight; sailing through Milford Sound's waters with views of Bowen Falls and dolphins; landing on a glacier for photos during the helicopter ride.

Milford Sound is actually a fjord, formed by glaciers rather than being created by a river. This makes it distinct from what many refer to simply as a sound.

The tour is designed as an ultimate half-day experience, providing comprehensive aerial and marine views of Fiordland National Park from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back.

During the two-hour cruise, complimentary tea, coffee, and water are available for participants.

The tour covers scenic views of Lake Wakatipu, Skippers Canyon, Mt. Earnslaw, Bowen Falls, and the iconic Mitre Peak in Fiordland National Park.

During the helicopter flight, participants will have a bird’s eye view of Southern Alps and experience an alpine landing for taking photos on a glacier. Live commentary accompanies these experiences.

Personal expenses are not covered by this tour, and participants will need to arrange their own travel insurance separately.

The journey covers approximately 250 kilometers round trip, starting in Queenstown and reaching Milford Sound with stops along the way at notable landmarks.

This experience falls under aerial sightseeing and helicopter tours, offering a combination of flights, cruising, and landings to explore New Zealand's natural beauty.

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