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Wildlife Encounters and Scenic Return Flight
Keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife throughout the cruise—New Zealand fur seals, playful dolphins, and even Fiordland Crested Penguins during the right season. The smaller vessel allows for closer views of waterfalls and shoreline activity, with excellent photo opportunities from the open viewing decks. Tea and coffee are available onboard to keep things cosy as you cruise.
Your return flight follows a different route over the Southern Alps, revealing yet another angle of this untouched region. Land beside the vivid blues of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding peaks of Queenstown—one of the world’s most scenic airport descents. This half-day adventure offers maximum wow-factor with minimal time commitment.
- Uninterrupted aerial views from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- 2-hour cruise with frequent stops at spectacular points of interest
- Up-close perspectives of flora and fauna, waterfalls and wildlife and more
- Uninterrupted aerial views over untouched wilderness
- Fantastic photo opportunities
- Interactive and informative commentary
- Complimentary tea and coffee on-board
- Complimentary pick-ups from most hotels
- Small and uncrowded experience
- Milford Sound Scenic Flight Takeoff: Depart from Queenstown, flying over Central Otago's rugged backcountry, heading westward over glacial-fed rivers into Lake Wakatipu and journeying over Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, both remarkable and world heritage-listed.
- Relax on a Milford Sound Cruise: Upon arriving in Milford Sound, embark on a 2-hour cruise past Mitre Peak, navigating the 16km fiord and beyond St Annes Point Lighthouse. Enjoy skipper-led commentary highlighting Lady Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock, and Stirling Falls amidst towering peaks and lush rainforest. Venture into the Tasman Sea, tracing the route of early sealers.
- Wildlife Watching: Look out for sunbathing seals, dolphin pods, and seasonally, Fiordland Crested Penguins.
- Onboard Comforts: Stay warm with complimentary tea and coffee in the lounge, enjoying the views through expansive windows or from the spacious outdoor decks, immersing in the pristine alpine environment.
- Return Scenic Flight: Conclude with a return flight offering a unique birds-eye view of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and lakes, including the stunningly blue Lake Wakatipu, landing back in Queenstown.
- Adult: 15 years +
- Children: 2-14 years
- Infant: Under 2 years
Please note: Infants weighing less than 11kgs are free on the flight, and are required to sit on an adults knee.
- More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
- Within 24 hours: No refund
Note: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.
Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*
