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Milford Sound &
Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight

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This Milford Sound scenic overflight is our best value for money experience showcasing some of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks largest glaciers.

Highlights.

Begin your day with an unforgettable early morning flight over some of New Zealand’s most remote alpine terrain, usually seen only by experienced mountaineers.

Take in at least five major glaciers, including Rob Roy, Tyndall, Bonar, Dart, Whitbourn, Olivine, and Donne, along with the iconic Milford Sound.

Climb north through Shotover Canyon and over Lochnagar, enroute past Mt Aspiring, the tallest peak outside the Aoraki/Mt Cook region (3,030m).

Track west through ‘Glacier Alley’ featuring the stunning Olivine Ice Plateau, a unique glacial amphitheatre hidden deep in Mt Aspiring National Park.

Approach Milford Sound via Mt Tutoko, soaring above the dramatic Donne and Age Glaciers.

Enjoy a sweeping overflight of Milford Sound before returning to Queenstown, passing the Homer Tunnel and Milford Road.

No landing in Milford Sound means more flightseeing and a full day left to enjoy Queenstown; ideal for travelers short on time.

 

Support conservation with every booking. When you fly or cruise with Air Milford, you can opt to make a voluntary donation to offset your carbon footprint. All contributions go towards local tree-planting and conservation projects in the Wakatipu Basin.
TOUR INCLUDES
  • A personal preflight session with your pilot to explore the flight map, route, and scenic highlights.
  • Scenic overflight of Milford Sound via Mt Aspiring
  • Guaranteed to see at least five major glaciers
  • Travel a longer flight path than our Fly – Cruise – Fly experience but does not include a Milford Sound landing
  • In-flight commentary
  • Courtesy transfers from most CBD accommodation
  • High-wing Cessna Caravan aircraft with large panoramic windows
  • First-class personalised service from a team with 50+ years experience and a 100% safety record.
TIMETABLE & PRICING

8.00am (Summer) | 9.30am (Winter)

Adult : $540 NZD / Child : $380 NZD

*Minimum numbers apply


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 1 hour 30 minutes experience

Flight Time

1 hour

 

The Olivine Ice Plateau is so remote it can take trampers a full week to reach on foot. Luckily, from the air, you’ll see its breathtaking beauty in minutes, make sure your camera’s ready!

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Our Queenstown flight maps show you a typical flight route taken on a Milford Sound flightseeing tour. On your Milford Sound flightseeing experience, you will enjoy first-class personal service, fantastic aerial views and commentary from our friendly team of experienced pilots.
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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!