Air Milford – VOTED #1 ACTIVITY IN THE SOUTH ISLAND ON TRIP ADVISOR 2015
Boasting an ultra-modern fleet of Cessna turboprop aircraft fitted out with plush leather seats, high wings for superb unobstructed views of breathtaking Otago and Southland scenery and air conditioning to keep you supremely comfortable, Air Milford are AmazingQueenstown.nz’s go-to choice for exploring the south island by air!
Why Air Milford?
- One of the most experienced flight seeing operators in Queenstown with a 100% flight safety record.
- All aircraft are Cessna ‘high-wing’ so you enjoy unobstructed views.
- The largest, quietest and newest Turbo-Prop aircraft flying from Queenstown and Milford Airports. On our 14 seat Cessna 208 ‘Caravans’ you experience modern comfort with air conditioning and leather seating.
- #1 Scenic Flight operator on Trip Advisor, #1 Activity on the South Island in 2014 and #1 Queenstown Outdoor Activity in 2015.
- Includes complimentary pick up and drop off from your accommodation.
- Complimentary tea/coffee on boat
- Reserved seating on boat
- Guided bush walk from airport to dock
- Personalised family operated business catering to the discerning traveller, to ensure an unforgettable and unique experience.
Itineraries include Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Mt Cook!
Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. Although the flight to and from Milford Sound has regularly been described as the most stunning part of our tour options, combining this with a Milford cruise on the fiord happens to be the most popular option.
Each tour begins with a complimentary pick-up from your central Queenstown accommodation provider (charges may apply to rural locations). After check-in completion, your pilot will give a thorough pre-flight briefing on the route and scenic highlights likely to be encountered. These include the famous Skippers Canyon, the Paradise region (recently made popular as film locations for Lord of the Rings/Hobbit Trilogies), and the Donne glacier among many other awe-inspiring features. Your 35 minute flight concludes with an over flight of the fiord of Milford Sound, prior to landing.
The second half of the adventure begins in Milford Sound, where your pilot personally escorts you to the boat docks to board either the ‘Pride’ or ‘Spirit of Milford’ to enjoy your Milford Sound Cruise. Both purpose-built catamarans are operated by Southern Discoveries, which traverse the full length of the 12km fiord over 1 hour and 45 minutes. Air Milford guests receive reserved seating on the boat, with complimentary tea and coffee. Spacious outdoor viewing decks allow you to take in all of the Fiordland scenic highlights, including waterfalls taller than Niagra Falls, and an array of indigenous flora and fauna.
Following your Milford Sound cruise your return flight takes in many of the pristine alpine lakes and waterfalls that Fiordland National Park is recognised for, including the Sutherland Falls which span 580m (1904ft). Flight time is another 35 minutes, with a total trip time of approximately 4 hours. After enjoying your scenic flight back from Milford Sound landing back in Queenstown we will return you to your accommodation to complete the journey.
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Retail Prices 1 Oct 2016 – 30 April 2017
Prices start from $499 for adults and $300 for children on the Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly tours, contact us for more details and remember to put as many details as you can in your enquiry.
Please include number of guests, adults / children, preferred dates and time, trip details, special dietary requirements etc.