Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Air Milford hosts you on an intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiordland National Park with a Nature Cruise through the fiord itself. Enjoy reserved seating for Air Milford passengers aboard the cruise and commentary from the passionate skippers while exploring the nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord, nudging into sheer rock faces to examine flora and fauna in detail. Enjoy return flights to Milford Sound so you can experience its beauty from all angles.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Live pilot commentary on board

Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels)

Coffee and/or Tea

Reserved Seating aboard the Nature Cruise

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Air Milford

Each tour begins with a complimentary pick-up from your centrally located Queenstown accommodation. After check-in completion, your pilot will give a thorough pre-flight briefing on the route and scenic highlights likely to be encountered, before embarking on your Scenic Flight to Milford Sound. The flight time to Milford Sound is 35 minuets.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Coronet Peak Ski Area

After takeoff, view Coronet Peak, one of New Zealand's premiere ski fields.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

9.30am Departure

Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

166 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

161

Absolutely Outstanding Experience with Air Milford
T127FNdorothyp,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent experience with Air Milford on our fly/cruise/fly trip to Milford Sound on December 2nd. The entire team was professional, courteous, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. The weather was perfect—sunny and clear—and one of us even had the chance to sit in the copilot seat, which was phenomenal and so appreciated. The flight felt safe, smooth, and unforgettable. The cruise itself was equally impressive. Air Milford partnered us with a smaller boat carrying a smaller group, which made the experience far more intimate and enjoyable. The guide was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and full of insights about Milford Sound’s geology, wildlife, and history. Yes, the trip is a significant investment, but it’s absolutely worth it. We consider it a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the highlight of our month-long trip to New Zealand. We took loads of photos and will remember this day forever. Milford Sound is spectacular and unlike anywhere else. If you’re in the Queenstown area, don’t miss it. We highly recommend Air Milford.
Highly recommended
janhE9185NK,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The flight and cruise were seamlessly organised from start to finish and all the staff we encountered were professional, helpful and friendly. We felt safe throughout and thoroughly enjoyed the amazing landscape from the air and from the boat. It was a wonderful experience; at times you felt as if you could reach out and touch the snow on the mountain tops and on the boat getting so close to the fur seals and the waterfalls was a highlight. The freshly baked muffins for morning tea were an added treat! Highly recommended in every way.
Flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
M5840SArichardl,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Emma the pilot was fantastic , when I come back will do it again Great scenery and the flying was breath taking particularly the flight into Milford Sound
Milford Sound flight & cruise
Voyage08898274498,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My experience with Air Milford was excellent. I called the day before to check the weather and confirm my pickup location, which had changed since my booking, and they were very helpful in updating it. I also called again in the morning to double-check the weather, and someone picked up right away each time — everyone I spoke to was lovely. Captain Hank was amazing: very knowledgeable, reassuring, and he gave us a heads-up about potential turbulence, which I really appreciated. The cruise was also incredible — the crew was knowledgeable, and we were lucky enough to see seals and penguins! Everyone was so friendly and made the whole experience truly enjoyable. Thank you.
Milford sound flight
Robert T,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience. Such a great crew and experience. Experts in the area and great service. They care about safety and make that paramount
An excellent way to see Milford Sound.
IRENML,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyable flight and cruise and a fantastic way to get to Milford Sound. You get to see the mountains, rivers, lakes and fjords from a different perspective and avoid the very long drive there and back. Everyone at Air Milford was really helpful. Captain Tom Watson provided informative commentary on the flight and short walk to our boat. The crew on the Lady Starling were also very friendly & helpful and great commentary from the captain. We saw seals and were lucky enough to see a couple of Fiordland penguins.
Incredible day of beauty and splendor!!
DayTrip16998159469,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Experience a flight through magical, beautiful snow capped mountains and green valleys below. The tour around the lake is also stunning! You can’t ask for a more magnificent incredible day than to do this tour.
Brilliant Milford Sound experience with sightseeing flight and cruise included
lindalU2158SL,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant experience with pilot Alex Turnbull. Commentary great, smooth flying on a picture perfect day! Highly recommend!
Majestic!
Heathcjohnson,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic views, felt safe the entire trip. It was comfortable and relaxed with great commentary throughout the flight.
Beautiful fly trip yo Milford sound trip cruse ship ride & fly back experience
Cnv R,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
our trip postponed to next day due to bad weather, next day morning we got pickup from hotel , and started our beautiful scenic journey over ice mountain, grey river with blue water looks like rainbow . And cruse ship ride watching waterfalls, dolphin, seals etc . Just wonderful experience.

From NZ$789.75