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Start: Queenstown Airport
Location: Queenstown
Duration: 1.5 hours (1 hr flight time)

Milford Sound Scenic Flight via the Remote Glaciers of Mt Aspiring

Depart Queenstown and climb north through dramatic alpine terrain toward Mount Aspiring National Park. The flight tracks through Shotover Canyon and past Lochnagar before revealing the towering peak of Mount Aspiring. This route takes you across some of the most remote glacier landscapes in New Zealand.

Unlike standard Milford flights, this experience focuses on Fiordland’s hidden glacier systems. Many of these ice fields can only be reached by experienced mountaineers after days of trekking. From the air, their immense scale and beauty become instantly visible.

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Glacier Alley and a Spectacular Milford Sound Overflight

Flying west into Fiordland, the aircraft enters the remarkable “Glacier Alley.” Here you’ll see massive glaciers including Rob Roy, Bonar, Tyndall, Dart, Whitbourn and the Olivine Ice Plateau. These ice fields form a dramatic glacial amphitheatre deep within the mountains.

The journey then reaches Milford Sound for a sweeping aerial pass above towering cliffs and waterfalls. On the return flight to Queenstown you’ll follow the Milford Road past the Homer Tunnel. Because there is no landing, more time is spent exploring Fiordland’s alpine scenery from the air.

  • Scenic glacier flight over Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks
  • Overflight of Milford Sound
  • Views of at least five major glaciers
  • Pre-flight briefing and flight map overview with your pilot
  • In-flight pilot commentary
  • Courtesy transfers from most Queenstown CBD accommodation
  • Flight in a high-wing Cessna Caravan aircraft with panoramic viewing windows
  • Departure Location: Queenstown Airport (CBD pickup available)
  • Departure Time: 8:00am (summer) / 9:30am (winter)
  • Total Experience Time: Allow approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Flight Time: Approximately 1 hour
  • Aircraft: High-wing Cessna Caravan designed for scenic flying.
  • Adult: 13 years and above
  • Children: 2-12 years old
  • Infants*: 0-1 years

*Infants fly for free, sitting on an adults lap with safety restraint. 

Infants and child seating policies may vary depending on aircraft configuration. Passengers under 15 must travel with a responsible adult.

  • More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund*
  • Between 24 and 48 hours before: refund* less 10% cancellation fee
  • Within 24 hours/No Show: No refund

Note: *Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

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