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Milford Sound
Fly / Nature Cruise / Fly

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A half-day experience.
This scenic flight and cruise is our most popular Milford Sound option.

Highlights.

Fly above iconic Southern New Zealand landscapes including Skippers Canyon, the Paradise region (famous film locations for Lord of the Rings/Hobbit Trilogies), and the Donne glacier and more.

Soar the length of Milford Sound before landing at Milford Airport, beneath dramatic Mitre Peak, rising a staggering 1,692m (5,551ft) straight from the fiord.

Cruise Milford Sound on a small boat guided Nature Cruise, this is a more personalised experience than some of the larger Milford Sound cruising vessels and is capped at 45 passengers.*

Keep an eye out for fur seals, dolphins, and the occasional penguin.

Return to Queenstown via a different flight path, showcasing more of Fiordland’s untouched beauty, including remote alpine lakes and spectacular Sutherland Falls (580m / 1,900ft)

Learn from our experienced pilots, who share stories of the region throughout your flight.

Download GPS-triggered audio commentary via the Southern Discoveries app for both your flight & cruise. (English only)

Fly with confidence with a family owned and operated airline, backed by three generations of pilots, over 50 years of combined experience, and a 100% safety record.

 

Support conservation with every Air Milford booking.

  • A portion of your cruise ticket sale goes to the Department of Conservation to support conservation efforts in Fiordland National Park.
  • We collect optional carbon offset donations for both your flight and cruise. Funds raised contribute to local tree planting and conservation projects in the Wakatipu Basin.
TOUR INCLUDES
  • A personal pre-flight session with your pilot to explore the flight map, route, and scenic highlights along the way.
  • Return scenic flights departing Queenstown
    (40 minutes each way)
  • Travel in high-wing Cessna aircraft with large panoramic windows
  • In-flight commentary
  • Small boat nature cruise with reserved seating onboard*
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, and water
  • Morning tea or picnic lunch included
  • Pilot escorted short bush walk (time permitting)
  • Courtesy transfers from most CBD accommodation

Note: *Cruise vessels may vary seasonally, depending on availability with our cruise partner

TIMETABLE & PRICING
9:30am includes morning tea

Adult: $770 | Child: $540 

11:30am includes picnic lunch

Adult: $815 | Child: $570 

1:30pm includes complimentary beer, wine or soft drink

Adult: $770 | Child: $540 (Summer only)


Temporary Fuel Surcharge 
From 13 April 2026, a temporary fuel surcharge of $59 per person will be added at checkout and is not included in the above listed prices. For more information, please click here to visit our FAQs.

Prices listed are NZD. Valid 01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026.

 

Duration

Allow 5 hours

Flight Time

1 hour 20 minutes

Cruise Time

1 hour 30 minutes (approx)

Bring a raincoat! Milford Sound receives over 6,800 mm (268 inches) of rain annually, making it one of the wettest inhabited places on the planet. Rainy days often deliver the most dramatic scenery, with hundreds of temporary waterfalls tumbling down the fiord’s steep cliffs – a truly unforgettable sight.

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Stephen Singleton-Ryan

Flight Coordinator

Originally from Wellington, while finishing high school and figuring out what he wanted to do, Stephen started flying at his local aero club on the Kāpiti Coast. From his first trial flight, a passion for flying quickly developed, setting him on the path to complete his commercial training at Nelson Aviation College.

Before pursuing aviation fulltime, Stephen worked across a range of roles in retail and tourism, building strong people skills and a customer-focused approach. He started his flying career at Air Milford as a Flight Coordinator, joining the team in November 2025.

Drawn to the incredible location and world-class scenery, he enjoys working with guests and hearing their post-flight stories. Outside of work, Stephen loves to stay active and make the most of the outdoors. He’s big into snow sports and motorbikes, and enjoys exploring the region whenever he gets the chance.

Paul Lups

Pilot

After a chance encounter, Paul decided to follow his dream of becoming a pilot in 2009 and obtained his commercial licence in Christchurch before moving to the Outback of Australia flying on a station.

Returning home, he became qualified as a flight instructor and then moved into Air Traffic Control for a little over a decade. Paul successfully trained up many of the Air Traffic Controllers here in Queenstown in what is known as the most difficult control operations in New Zealand.

Outside of flying, Paul has small business experience in Queenstown and has even had a hand in setting up or negotiating commercial ventures in the area. Now, keeping active with his two children easily fill the rest of his time- the hardest job of them all!