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Milford Sound Scenic Flights

Full-Day Milford Sound Walk and Cruise Including Scenic Flights from Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

8 hours 30 minutes

Medium group

Free Cancellation

What to Expect

Experience the Milford Sound Track during this special guided tour. Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound where you will be met by your local guide and transferred by ferry boat to the famous Milford Sound track. Upon landing in Milford Sound, take a short boat ride to where the Milford Track begins. The three and a half hour guided walk takes you along a well formed track to the half way point, Giant Gate waterfall.. After your walk, transfer back to the boat terminal where you’ll board a Mitre Peak Cruise through Milford Sound where our informative guide will point out scenic highlights along the way, such as the Bowen Falls, snow-capped Mount Pembroke, and the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak itself, towering 1692 metres from the ocean floor. See it all on this unique tour!

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Milford Track, Glade Wharf, Fiordland National Park New Zealand

You will then walk to the Giant Gate Waterfall which is a 1.5 – 2-hour gentle walk. Then, walk back to the end of the track, from which you will be taken to the Milford Sound Boat Terminal to meet your cruise.

Stop At: Milford Sound Scenic Flights, Queenstown New Zealand

Fly from Queenstown airport over the Wakatipu Basin and into Fiordland, sweeping the length of Milford Sound where you can take in unparalleled views of world famous fiord.

Upon landing in Milford Sound, take a short boat ride to where your walk on the Milford Track begins. The three and a half hour guided walk takes you along a well formed track to the half way point, Giant Gate waterfall. After your walk, transfer back to the boat terminal where you’ll board a Mitre Peak Cruise through Milford Sound where our informative guide will point out scenic highlights along the way, such as the Bowen Falls, snow-capped Mount Pembroke, and the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak itself, towering 1692 metres from the ocean floor.

Fly back over the Milford Track before having your breath taken away when you first view the 548 metre Sutherland Falls. This scenic flight will allow you to take in magnificent views of the mountains, glaciers, lakes and forests of the Fiordland national Park on your way back to Queenstown.
After boarding your flight you will be taken back to Queenstown by scenic flight. Once arriving in Queenstown we will take you back to your accommodation by a complimentary transfer.

Stop At: Mitre Peak Cruises, Milford Sound Visitor Centre, Milford Sound 9679 New Zealand

Your cruise will be for a full two hours where you will experience the wonder of Milford Sound. After the cruise you will be taken to the Milford Sound Airstrip to meet your plane.

Stop At: Milford Sound, Milford Sound, Southland Region, South Island

Experience Milford Sound

Stop At: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand

Fly from Queenstown airport over the Wakatipu Basin and into Fiordland, sweeping the length of Milford Sound where you can take in unparalleled views of world famous fiord.

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Entry/Admission - Mitre Peak Cruises

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • What to Bring: Camera, Waterproof jacket, Sunscreen, Warm clothing, Insect Repellent and Smiles
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for infants or very young children
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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