Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown
ID: GYG171285-260157
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 1-hour scenic flight of Milford Sound, beginning and ending in Queenstown. Take in stunning views of at least 5 local glaciers, the Southern Alps, and Milford Sound itself.
Discover some of Mount Aspiring, Fiordland National Parks largest glaciers, and Milford Sound itself on a scenic flight. Each tour is guaranteed to see at least five major glaciers. These glaciers are kiwi secrets that have been reserved to advanced mountaineers or a select few tourists traveling by air from Wanaka.
Begin with complimentary pick-up around 7:15 AM from your central 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. Depart Queenstown airport at 8:00 AM, the flight path tracks north up the world famous Shotover Canyon, passing Lake Lochnagar to Mount Aspiring. New Zealand has 7 glaciers that span greater than 10 hectares, and Volta Glacier, the only one in the Southern Lakes, happens to reside on the northern side of Mount Aspiring.
Turn west toward Milford Sound to be mesmerized flying down glacier alley, the Olivine Ice Plateau, a unique glacial amphitheater. Further west toward Milford Sound, fly over Mount Tutoko and the Donne and Age Glaciers, before capturing the Fiord of Milford before the return flight back to Queenstown. Enjoy a complimentary return shuttle to your hotel to conclude your experience around 9:30 AM.
Highlights
- See fantastic aerial views of glaciers, waterfalls and the majestic Milford Sound
- Enjoy wonderful unobstructed views of the scenery from the 'high-wing' aircraft
- Capture a sunrise on a majestic array of glaciers and of the Southern Alps
- Beat the crowds and return to Queenstown in time for a full day of activities
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Because of the weather-dependent nature of flying in the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, it is recommended that you book in for your first available day in Queenstown. That way, should the weather be unfavourable for flying on the first day, you will have maximum flexibility to roll your excursion on to a following fine weather day.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
A complimentary pickup/drop-off service is available from centrally-located Queenstown accommodation. Please provide your accommodation details while booking, and you will be sent instructions with the specific pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
