About This Tour
You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty. Encounter real mountain flying and marvel at the most remarkable snow-capped mountains and glaciers onboard our fixed-wing aircraft. Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot providing interesting and informative commentary. Flying across the Southern Alps, out to the West Coast and the Tasman Sea before flying through the Fiord itself to land in Milford Sound. Once in Milford, your pilot will accompany you to the boat terminal. Discover the natural wonders of Milford Sound aboard your cruise vessel with open-air viewing decks, a perfect location for some wildlife spotting. The Fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins, who love playing in the wake of the boat. You will cruise the length of the Fiord out to the Tasman Sea with a pass under Sterling Falls on the return.
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Meeting Point
Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to departure at our desk inside the main building. Queenstown Airport Terminal Parking A is the closest parking to our check-in. For the closest free on-street parking please head to Douglas Street or McBride Street.
Special Instructions
Thank you very much for booking with Glenorchy Air! We are pleased to confirm your Fly | Cruise | Fly trip to Milford Sound. Please call us on +64 3 442 2207 / 0800 676 264 1 hour before your scheduled flight time on the day of your flight for a weather check. Pickups start 50 minutes before departure or Check-in at Queenstown Airport main terminal building 30 minutes prior. Please let us know if your pick-up location changes as well as your contact number if you do move over to a local sim. We are looking forward to having you fly with us! Thanks, The Glenorchy Air Team
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Glenorchy Air Services and Tourist Co. Ltd
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