Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
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Queenstown, New Zealand
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Round-trip flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound save you hours of road-travel time in Fiordland National Park. Following a scenic flight with views of snow-covered peaks, remote valleys, and waterfalls, touch down for a cruise on Milford Sound. Traveling by both air and water takes you to dramatic places you'd miss by sticking to the road. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected central Queenstown accommodations.
- Fly to Milford Sound to experience the true scale of the Southern Alps
- Leave crowds behind by flying over the UNESCO-listed landscape
- Watch for wildlife on a relaxing scenic cruise on Milford Sound
- Return trip follows a different route to ensure even more scenery
What's Included
- Round-trip scenic flights between Queenstown & Milford Sound
- 1h45m Milford Sound cruise
- Complimentary tea & coffee onboard
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (selected central Queenstown accommodations)
- Free parking at departure terminal
- Meals (available for purchase)
- Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Milford Sound
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- If any passenger is 140 kg (308 lb) or more, please contact us directly before booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Inga_S
We had an amazing experience doing the fly cruise fly and it has been the highlight of our trip so far. Our pilot, Michael, was lovely and pointed out all of the sights along our flight, giving us a bit of historic knowledge on the surrounding areas. The cruise was also an incredible experience with great views and commentary from the boat driver. Very well organised trip.
Reviews
4.9
based on 2,110 reviews
Heidi_B, Jul 2026
Absolutely fabulous! Strongly recommend this experience to see Queenstown and the surrounding mountains by air!
Rebecca_H, Jun 2026
Amazing. Lovely pilot who gave great commentary throughout flight and was generally very friendly. Views from the plane are incredible, it's a great vantage of dramatic and changing landscape. The cruise was also a great experience, we managed to see a dolphins and got very close to the waterfalls.
Kirsty_F, Jun 2026
This was quite simply amazing from start to finish!! The organisation and comms was excellent and we were given the option to move our tour forward a day, due to bad weather forecast on our initial booking day. We were told this plenty of time in advance and this gave us the option to rearrange our plans and book an additional night.
The check-in process was seamless and our pilot Andrew was great, giving us lots of info as we flew on the surrounding area. The scenery was beautiful and flying in through the fjord was just spectacular!
The cruise was also again amazing, the scenery was beautiful and the boat comfortable. I recommend wrapping up warm and making the most of the outdoor space to truly appreciate the scenery.
A perfect trip that has been the highlight of our visit to New Zealand!
Krista_D, Jun 2026
The scenery on the flight was spectacular! We were delayed from our original booking time due to weather, so be prepared to potentially be rescheduled. The trip was worth the wait, and we appreciate that the company put safety first. We enjoyed the Milford Sound and would highly recommend this flight option.
jh1409, Jun 2026
I travelled to Milford Sound with my brother. As we didn't have that long in NZ and wanted to maximise our time, we opted for the 1hr 90min round trip flight rather than the 10hour round trip drive. Honestly, it is worth the price as seeing Queenstown and the surrounding areas from the air is incredible, a once in a lifetime experience.
johnpaul_g, Jun 2026
Wow just wow …. Spectacularly amazing . Tan and staff were amazing. Just do it - you will not be disappointed
ellis_r, Jun 2026
the best 5 hour i have spent in a long time.
the views were wonderful, the commentary insightful, and the pilot was outstanding.
sonia_m, Jun 2026
Excellent smooth and very safe flight with an excellent pilot and staff. Easy check in. Beautiful sights during flight. The cruise down Milford was breathtaking 😍
Kathleen_S, Jun 2026
We would told by any friends that went to NZ that this was a must do trip- and to do the air/cruise vs drive the long distance. It did not disappoint! We got lucky with the weather and had great views from the plane and the boat cruise. Everyone was friendly, informative and welcoming from the shuttle driver to pilot to folks on the boat.
Alison_M, May 2026
Amazing trip and very much recommend this Fly-Cruise-Fly Milford Sound tour. Both the flight and cruise staff were all fantastic. We were very fortunate to have perfect weather all day. The return flight was absolutely stunning and our pilot Luke was amazing with his professionalism and commentary.
Monica_O, May 2026
Wonderful views and Josh was a skilled and extremely considerate pilot. We had an absolutely terrific time. Seeing the sound was a dream come true
Jeremy_J, May 2026
The fly-cruise-fly to Milford Sound is a must do! Everything from the pick-up from the hotel with Sam and the very friendly invite from him and our pilot Andrew that showed all of us their wealth of knowledge on our travels, to the magnificent scenery and views of the waterfalls, landscape, and sea life. I would highly recommend if you are thinking of going to do it!!!
Leanne_J, May 2026
Doing the fly/cruise combo was an absolutely fantastic way to see Milford sound and Queenstown from the air.
Michael our pilot was professional and knowledgeable passing on plenty of info.
The hotel pickup from Queenstown a plus as well.
Well worth every cent.
Ashtonite, May 2026
Luke was great. Also, the first pilot we had on the way to Milford sound. Definitely worth doing… Much better than 12 to 14 hour round-trip on the bus.
Nice airplanes, fantastic views awesome experience
Belinda_O, May 2026
The pilot Luke was very experienced and knowledgeable throughout our flight to Milford Sound. He went above and beyond to make sure our trip was fun and enjoyable. The cruise through Milford Sound was just breathtaking, and the commentary on Pure Milford was funny and entertaining. The staff on board was also very friendly.
Amanda_S, May 2026
You could not ask for a more amazing experience than flying to Milford Sound with True South. This is the most time efficient method to get to see Milford if you are on a short timeframe like we were. It was such a treat to see the gorgeous landscapes on the way in and way out as well as on the cruise. My favorite experience for our entire trip!!!!
Peter_G, May 2026
A once in a lifetime bucket list item. Well run and professional. Seamless check in and our pilot Michael was superb. Fantastic explanations along the way and the scenery is as good as you’re ever going to see. The cruise was also vey good, with great and humorous commentary. You will feel like you’re in another world. Would highly recommend
Fitzgeralds, May 2026
The flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound is the best way to there and back in half a day. Other patrons took the coach and said never again. The aircraft takes you over the mountains (close) and is unbelievable; taking you over Milford Sound before landing. On the way back we went the length of Lake Whakatitu and past the Remarkables. The cruise is nice ans offers a close up to the waterfalls, etc and compliments the flight well.
The pilot (Andrew) was great and very knowledgeable.
We were delivered back to our hotel by the company in good time.
At great overall experience.
Teresa_W, Apr 2026
Most beautiful way to get to Milford Sound from Queenstown. The flights were short and the boat ride was sunny and beautiful!
Deneale_S, Apr 2026
Beautiful flight- very informative guides.
The planes are small but comfortable.
Bring a jumper! Was a very cold trip even in late April but well worth it.
MICHAEL_V, Apr 2026
Excellent service from the entire team, check-in, ground support and pilot. Lily the pilot is a very skilled pilot, courteous and engaging with her passengers and provided great commentary throughout the flight. The best way to see Milford sound in a day trip.
Melissa_H, Apr 2026
Fantastic day with Luke our pilot, stunning scenery, and even saw Dolphins in the sounds! 5-star service all the way 👍
Maggie_B, Apr 2026
This company was super communicative. We had a tour scheduled but the forecast looked awful. I contacted the company and they told me which day the pilots said was mostly likely at this point in time so I was able to reschedule. The morning of my tour my flight was canceled because of the weather but they were able to get me on a later flight option super easily. They also proactively called me to confirm and provide updates.
The tour itself was fantastic. We had Josh as our pilot and he was amazing at navigating some rough air and providing informative commentary along the way. The boat cruise was lovely and we really enjoyed the complementary hot chocolate! Would definitely recommend this company and tour.
Nguyen_D, Apr 2026
The team was trying their best to deliver good experience as far as they can, yet, the passengers safety is top priority.
The cruise part had cancelled due to the weather and they asked if you wanted to do the scenic flying part.
After around 30min taking off, weather turned bad so we turned back. 100% refund. We got 1 hour fly with breath-taking view for free. And nice photo with the heli too 😊
Even though the trip was uncompleted, their service and the way the team handled the situation, it was very professional and I will still choose them my next trip for sure.
Seth_S, Apr 2026
It’s gets cancelled a lot for minimal rain, It would have been have great.
Boo boo boo boo boo boo boo
LaDonna_H, Apr 2026
This fly cruise fly experience was my very favorite! The views, glacier, Tasman Sea, vessel & aircraft made it such an all in one excursion! “Smooth” Jason our pilot was incredibly skilled, as we watched a bouncy landing by another pilot. Not only did we have a smooth flight, the landing was perfect. I highly recommend this all in one opportunity, best $ spent in NZ…
Jackie_C, Apr 2026
Amazing flight over the mountains. Expensive but well worth it. The cruise through the fiord was peaceful and serene and the waterfalls amazing.
Bailey_J, Apr 2026
What a day! Truly an incredible experience and a must do while in Queenstown. Josh our pilot was outstanding, give us a great flight and tour in the air. I couldn’t recommend this enough!
Gabrielle_F, Apr 2026
5 Stars All The Way. We lucked a very clear and calm blue sky day. Our pilot, Luke, was informative and pointed out landmark sights on the flight to and from the Sound. We were fortunate there had been recent rain and thus plenty of waterfalls to be viewed and also dolphins to be seen. The experience was everything we were promised.
Kimberly_F, Apr 2026
The best experience had in New Zealand!
True South employees were experienced, knowledgeable and very helpful!
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