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Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown

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The incredible natural beauty of **Milford Sound** looks even more impressive from above - and this **scenic flight** from **Queenstown** is one of the best value ways to ensure you see all its highlights from an amazing angle! You'll see not only Milford Sound and its stunning features but also the famed Mitre Peak as the flight takes you over the highest peaks and most impressive glaciers in Fiordland. You'll be taken to see the entirety of Milford Sound all the way out to the Tasman Sea, including the Bowen and Stirling waterfalls, before returning to Queenstown via the famous Sutherland Falls and over the stunning array of mountains and lakes contained within Fiordland National Park.
Inclusions
* 1 hour return scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound * Complimentary transfers available from all central Queenstown hotels
Highlights
* Experience the incredible natural beauty of Milford Sound * Soar above the highest peaks in Fiordland and their glaciers * View the whole of Milford Sound all the way to the Tasman Sea, including Mitre Peak and the Bowen and Stirling Falls * Your return flight to Queenstown is via the famous Sutherland Falls and over the magnificent mountains and lakes of the Fiordland National Park
Time
* Regular flights depart daily at 10am and 2.30pm. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator to reconfirm a flight time
Hotel Pickup
__If you have booked a hotel__ * Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time __If you have not yet booked a hotel__ * If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time __If you do not require a hotel pick up__ * If you do not require a hotel pick up and will be meeting the tour at the tour departure point, enter the words 'pick up not required' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour and the tour departure point
Additional Information
* All flights require a minimum number of 3 passengers for departures * Child ages are 4-14yrs * Infants under 11kgs are Free of Charge and are required to sit on an adults knee * An infant/child over 11kg will be require their own seat * Children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult * All flights are weather dependant. Weather calls will be made 1 hour prior to departure
Booking Information
* Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience * For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
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About Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
About Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Milford Sound, which appears even more impressive from above. This scenic flight from Queenstown is one of the best ways to see all the highlights from an amazing vantage point. You will see Milford Sound and its stunning scenery, including the famous Mitre Peak, as the flight takes you soaring over Bowen and Stirling Falls, and the most impressive glaciers in Fiordland, before returning to Queenstown via the famous Sutherland Falls and the magnificent mountains and lakes of Fiordland National Park.
Why Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown is a must
Experience the stunning natural beauty of Milford Sound Fly over the highest peaks and glaciers in Fiordland See all of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, including Mitre Peak and Bowen and Stirling Falls The return flight to Queenstown will pass over the famous Sutherland Falls and above the magnificent mountains and lakes of Fiordland National Park
Top things to do at Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
You will see Milford Sound and its stunning scenery, including Mitre Peak. The flight will take you soaring over Bowen and Stirling Falls, the most impressive glaciers in Fiordland, and view all of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea, before returning to Queenstown via Sutherland Falls and the magnificent mountains and lakes within Fiordland National Park.
How to get to Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Free shuttle service is available from all hotels in central Queenstown. Please contact the tour operator at least 48 hours prior to your travel date to confirm pick-up times.
Location of Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
The flight will depart from Queenstown, head towards Milford Sound, and return to Queenstown.
Opening hours of Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Regular flights depart daily at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM. After booking confirmation, you will receive a tour voucher with all tour operator details. You must contact the tour operator to reconfirm your flight time.
Facilities at Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Includes a 1-hour round-trip scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound, and complimentary hotel pick-up service from all hotels in central Queenstown.
Know Before You Go
All flights require a minimum of 3 passengers to depart. Child age is 4-14 years. Infants weighing under 11 kg are free of charge and must sit on an adult's lap. Infants/children weighing over 11 kg must have their own seat. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. All flights are weather dependent. Weather decisions will be made 1 hour prior to departure.