Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown
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Ages 4-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 10h
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Mobile ticket
English
- Scenic flight
- Hotel drop-off
What's not included- Picnic Lunch $25pp, please contact Milford Sound Scenic Flights to prebook - lunchbox is received in Te Anau
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Departure Point: Various bus stops throughout Queenstown (to be advised after booking) Directions: Directions to the Coach pick up points can be supplied. Please contact local operator to request Dates: Daily Return point: Drop-off to your accommodation in Queenstown
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28286P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants are classed a 11kg or under due to seatbelt restrictions on the flight - if over this weight they are classed as a child
- Infants and Child car/booster seats available at an extra cost booked directly with the supplier, otherwise please bring your own along.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown?
- Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown price starts from $434.50. Discover and book Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown on Tripadvisor
- What is the Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown cancellation policy?
- Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown?
- Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown is hosted by Milford Sound Scenic Flights. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Milford Sound Scenic Flights on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28286P3
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Milford Sound Scenic Flights
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Joined in January 2007
#46 of 180 Outdoor Activities in Queenstown
- angeladN5657UE00The views were worth the wait!Our pilot was fantastic and pointed out just about every feature we flew over while also allowing us to enjoy the views. The cruise was beautiful as well. Weather delayed our trip two days in a row but the staff was super helpful in helping us reschedule and even helped us store our bags so we could leave Queenstown after our tour. This is a great company and a must do activity when you’re in Queenstown!
- Companion1373872070500Great experience!!!Excellent service. Everything was on time. Our driver was very knowledgeable and professional. Our trip was on 16-07-2023 to Milford sound from Queenstown . Big thanks to our driver for his attention and attitude, planning and information he was sharing with us. It was a great pleasure to spend time with him. Big regards and thanks From Polina and Izzy!!!!!!!!!
- brittneybonner00Milford Sound ExperiencePersonally don't think that this experience was worth $550 dollars. The plane ride was probably the best part as you could see Milford sound from above and see over the all the different mountains.
- ardietaylor00Milford Sound scenic flight cruiseAndy, the pilot is very informative taking us to different routes on the way and on the way back. The boat trip in the Milford Sound was excellent. The views were stunning all in all five out of 5 highly recommend
- melaniejade400Highlight of NZ trip!Such a wonderful company - the perfect experience, not too crowded. Fantastic commentary. They even arranged the return of my prescription sunglasses back to Queenstown he same day when o left them on board. Yea and coffee on board. Take snacks and a keep cup!
- drewf36800Absolutely stunning views and very worthwhile.Check in was relaxed and friendly. A very nice way to start the experience. Pilot Peter was a wealth of knowledge and very attentive to his passengers, guiding us to the wharf on arrival and waiting for the stragglers before getting back on the bus (us) to transit back to the airport. (all of 2 mins ride) But the most spectacular part of this trip was the flight to and from Milford sound over snow capped mountains, with valleys of fog and mountain lakes thrown in this was a special mode of transport. Not to mention the cruise in the Sound which apart from the scenery included friendly dolphins and a seal! The round trip took about 4 hours which is what it would've taken to drive or coach one way to the sound, thus we saved about 6 or 7 hours and it was worth it.
- mercypath100000Screaming baby ruined my trip.The trip of a lifetime. Why on earth would anyone bring a screaming baby to this activity? The baby kicked the back of my neck the whole trip out and back. It definitely ruined my experience.
- Flyer4429771862400DO NOT MAKE BOOKINGS IN ADVANCETheir main business model is holding your money and gaining interest from it. 90% of their flights will be cancelled an hour before departure, and they will keep you in an endless loop of rescheduling, even though the weather obviously won't improve. If you wanna go on a flight over Milford Sound, it is 100% your responsibility to find a timeslot with no rain, wind or clouds; as those are they only times they will actually fly. They won't tell you that when taking your money, of course.
- LEllis400Awesome flightFantastic flight and amazing views. Pilot was great and was a very nice guy (think his name was Danny). Awesome alternative to our original planned plane flight to Milford sound which never happened whilst here (cancelled 5 times). 💯 recommended
- wongy104400Amazing sceneryRemember to do the weather check! The day we scheduled was foggy in the morning. They called us 30 mind before the departure telling us it’s too foggy and they will let us know if it is still possible to fly. We ended up flying as the fog clear up after 1-2 hours, however wasn’t able to land at milford sound to do the cruise ( they gave us a refund on the cruise). I’d definitely recommend the flight! Scenery was amazing!
- KatharinaKK202100Highly recommend- absolutely incredible!I had a fantastic time, this scenic flight was absolutely mind blowing. Katie was such a fun and confident pilot. I could not recommend this highly enough.
- LZSBest00Wonderful trip!Beautiful views from the plane, and interesting commentary on the flora & fauna from the boat. Very well-run. However, couldn't understand most of what the pilot was saying due to inadequate sound system. PLEASE upgrade this part of the trip--would have loved to know the names of the mountains, etc. we were seeing/flying over!
- TheTravelerChick00AwesomeFlight was going to be iffy coming back so the cruise portion was canceled. The scenic flight was just beautiful, MSSF helps us book a cruise and bus ride back to Queenstown because we didn’t want to miss this cruise. We came all the way from the US after all. We had lead pilot Andy on the way and he oII out and explained all the good stuff. Just loved every minute. Don’t hesitate just go.. Weather can be problematic so keep an open mind.
- 421nickyf00Highly recommendAn amazing day. Absolutely loved every bit of the experience and everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend this trip
- AntipodesPete00Fabulous experience, don't hesitateVery professionally run, and a superb experience. Liam the pilot was a great guide in the air and well as pilot, and an efficient host on the ground. Liam took plenty of time to show us the Alps on the way in and out, and I got some incredible photos. The cruise (see review of Mitre Peak Cruises) was amazing and again very professional. We were very close to dolphins due to the captain's skill, also seals and waterfalls, and the commentary was informative. Of course, the 10/10 weather didn't hurt!
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Dec 2022
Fantastic experience with a professional crew. Very nice people! Highly recommended and anytime again.
Written December 13, 2022
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Kia Ora,
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. Absolutely love hearing that you have such a great time with our team on your trip over to experience Milford Sound
Kind Regards,
Milford Sound Scenic Flights Team
Written January 10, 2023
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Splitsie
9 contributions
My partner and I had booked to take a coach to and from Milford sound through altitude tours, however when our bus broke down leaving us stranded at Milford sound the company organised (free of charge) for us to be flown back to Queenstown with Scenic Flights.
Our pilot Andy was fantastic, particularly as we had a couple of people from the bus that were nervous about being on a small plane.
If you can afford to fly back from Milford sound I would absolutely recommend it, the views were spectacular.
Our pilot Andy was fantastic, particularly as we had a couple of people from the bus that were nervous about being on a small plane.
If you can afford to fly back from Milford sound I would absolutely recommend it, the views were spectacular.
Written November 11, 2022
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Hi Splisie,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful xperience despitre a wee bump in the itinery!
Kind Regards
Milford Sound Scenic Flights
Written December 1, 2022
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Jenny W
Tweed Heads, Australia28 contributions
Oct 2022
We opted for the coach cruise fly trip to Milford Sound. Our extremely capable driver, Erik, manoeuvred us through a heavy snow storm. His professionalism was outstanding. The weather was clear at Milford Sound and the 2 hour cruise exceeded expectations. The commentary on the cruise was thorough and knowledgeable. Although our original booked flight was cancelled due to snowing in Queenstown, Erik was able to secure seats for us on an alternate flight which we really appreciated. The flight with Tommo the pilot was incredible. We would highly recommend this company for such a unique trip to Milford Sound.
Written October 6, 2022
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Hi Jenny,
Thanks for your review! So pleased to hear you had a wonderful experience with us.
Kind Regards
Milford Sound Scenic Flights
Written December 1, 2022
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Matthew W
1 contribution
Jun 2021
Flights fantastic, cruise just as good. Would do it again. The pilot was awsome & whole trip was one of the best things I've ever done.
Written June 20, 2021
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Hi Matthew, Glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Milford Sound and back with us! Thank you for the review 😊
Written July 5, 2021
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Inara M
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I've been living in Queenstown for some years now, and have done amazing things here. But flighing over the mountains to Milford Sound was one of the most incredible activities I've ever experienced here. I've got to see some incredible landscapes and waterfalls without having to climb for day. I felt really safe with the pilot, she seemed so confident on what she was doing. She also knew a lot about New Zealand landscape and nature, explaining us what exactly we were seeing. Also, thecrew is very friendly, willing to help you any time.
I'd totally recommend this flight.
I'd totally recommend this flight.
Written January 26, 2020
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We a super happy to hear you had an amazing trip with us to Milford Sound. Our pilots always make sure they get everyone to Milford Sound safely whilst being able to take in some of the best views New Zealand has to offer.
The Milford Sound Scenic Flights Team
Written February 25, 2020
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Andrew L
Nottingham, UK52 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Stunning views as you travel across the mountain range in a coach. Very friendly and knowledgeable coach driver. Excellent cruise up the Milford sound with very picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. Dolphins riding the bow wave was awesome. The weather conditions were good enough to be able to fly back across the mountain range again with absolutely stunning views.
Written June 15, 2019
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Many thanks for reviewing your experience with us. The Coach Cruise Fly is a great option for Milford Sound as you experience this amazing scenery by road, sea and air. Thanks again!
Written July 22, 2019
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Rogelio C
4 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
We took the Milford Sound tour going by coach, doing the cruise and returning by plane. What an amazing experience!!! Everything is beautiful, the roof of the bus is a glass so you can take a look at the scenery, the cruise between the fjords is incredible and the flight back is the best way to close a day like this...
Written August 21, 2018
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Many thanks for taking the time to review your trip with us. The Coach Cruise Fly is a fantastic option to see Milford by Road, Boat and then Flight back to Queenstown. Thanks again!
Written October 17, 2018
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Jim W
Summit, NJ225 contributions
Jan 2018
I think I could have rated this tour excellent, weather permitting. Unfortunately the mountains were socked in, so we were unable to fly back. But the bus driver was a hoot---and super safe! No signs of boredom in spite of the number of times I'm sure he's done the trip. The cruise thru Milford was first-rate;very professional crew. And the tour company was very prompt in returning the portion of the cost of the cancelled flight. Highly recommend!
Written February 22, 2018
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Many thanks for your review. It is unfortunate that you were not able to fly back with us and hopefully you will be back in the future so you could try again. Many thanks for your comments on the Bus as it is still a scenic trip despite the weather. Thanks again!
Written August 22, 2018
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Bontempi2
Melbourne, Australia124 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We booked a coach/cruise/fly from Queenstown.
THE COACH JOURNEY
The coach to journey to Milford Sound takes around 5 hours with rest breaks. Along the way there is some spectacular scenery.
MILFORD SOUND
There is absolutely nothing at Milford Sound so make sure you take some food or buy the picnic pack.
The food in the picnic pack and at the main stop on the way is extremely basic (like a petrol station sandwich from 20 years ago) so it is well worth taking your own food.
THE CRUISE
There are not many seats on the outside of the boat (it is clearly geared up for bad weather) so try to get on the boat first if the weather is good.
The views are good but after spending a week driving around Queenstown not as impressive as they would be if this were the first place visited.
FLIGHT
Our flight back to Queenstown was cancelled because of bad weather.
We only discovered that there had been no flights that day when we arrived at Milford Sound.
We would like to have known this was the case before we left Queenstown because we would never knowingly signed up for 10 hours on a coach.
HotAir balloon companies (who are also dependent on the weather) confirm that they will be flying the night before by asking people to check their web page or call to an answer phone to get a weather update in case the trip is cancelled.
THE COACH JOURNEY
The coach to journey to Milford Sound takes around 5 hours with rest breaks. Along the way there is some spectacular scenery.
MILFORD SOUND
There is absolutely nothing at Milford Sound so make sure you take some food or buy the picnic pack.
The food in the picnic pack and at the main stop on the way is extremely basic (like a petrol station sandwich from 20 years ago) so it is well worth taking your own food.
THE CRUISE
There are not many seats on the outside of the boat (it is clearly geared up for bad weather) so try to get on the boat first if the weather is good.
The views are good but after spending a week driving around Queenstown not as impressive as they would be if this were the first place visited.
FLIGHT
Our flight back to Queenstown was cancelled because of bad weather.
We only discovered that there had been no flights that day when we arrived at Milford Sound.
We would like to have known this was the case before we left Queenstown because we would never knowingly signed up for 10 hours on a coach.
HotAir balloon companies (who are also dependent on the weather) confirm that they will be flying the night before by asking people to check their web page or call to an answer phone to get a weather update in case the trip is cancelled.
Written February 4, 2018
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Thanks for reviewing your trip with us. I do apologise that we were unable to fly back due to the weather. Unfortunately we are not able to make weather calls the day before as we make weather calls for all of our flights 1 hour prior to the departure due to the ever changing nature of the Milford Sound Weather.
As we have to book the coach for our Coach Cruise Fly passengers we are also not able to cancel bookings on the day as this is within the cancellation policy of the coach provider.
I hope that you are back in Queenstown at some point so we have another chance to get you on the flights with us. Thanks again
Written August 22, 2018
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