Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flight and Nature Cruise
ID: GYG65779-92595
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Experience the epic landscapes of New Zealand's South Island from the air and water on a combined scenic flight from Queenstown and a 1-hour and 45-minute nature cruise across Milford Sound. Look for native wildlife, such as dolphins, seals, and penguins.
Get back to nature in Fiordland National Park, known for its glacier-carved fjords and magnificent beech forest.
Take a scenic flight over the mountains and valleys of South Island, and appreciate the beauty of the dramatic landscape between Queenstown and Milford Sound. Enjoy bird's eye views of the Southern Lakes, Tutoko Glacier, and Milford Fiord.
If you have time after the flight, walk through the bush to the boat docks with your pilot and learn about the native environment. Climb aboard the Spirit of Milford catamaran, and explore the legendary body of water for 2 hours.
Marvel at the flora and fauna, and get up close to native wildlife, including rare Fiordland crested penguins in the Spring and Fall. Appreciate the grandeur of the cliffs rising hundreds of meters from the water.
Get within touching distance of impressive geological features, and feel the full force of the powerful Stirling Falls. Join the skipper on the bridge for a bird's-eye view, and to discover how the boat operates.
Highlights
- Get back to nature in Fiordland National Park
- Marvel at the grandeur of Milford Sound aboard a small catamaran
- Take a scenic flight over the mountains by light aircraft
- Enjoy bird's eye views of the Southern Lakes, Tutoko Glacier, and Milford Fiord
- Drink pure glacial water from a waterfall
- Return to Queenstown on an alternate flight path
- Look for dolphins, seals, and rare Fiordland crested penguins
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Select your preferred departure when booking, and provided there is availability, the local operator will confirm your exact trip details by email after booking
• Flights only operate if the conditions allow. If cancelled due to the weather, your booking can be postponed to the next available flying day. It is recommended that you book for your first available day in Queenstown so that you have maximum flexibility to change to a following fine weather day
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Free pickup possible from your central Queenstown accommodation 1 hour prior to departure.
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.
