Product Overview

You won't believe your eyes when you Fly from Wanaka across the Southern Alps to Milford Sound. All passengers enjoy excellent viewing from window seats. See Glaciers Galore, waterfalls, 2 World Heritage National Parks, rainforest, snow, ice, rivers, valleys - stunning vistas of rugged untouched wilderness. Fly the full length of Milford Sound before landing and enjoying 2 hours out on the fiord while listening to your skipper talking of the history and geography of the area. Then enjoy a return flight to Wanaka via a different scenic route. Wanaka is a popular departure point for Milford Sound Flights offering similar prices for a longer flight and better views than the flights departing from other locations. Departing from Wanaka enables passengers close up views of the spectacular Mt Aspiring and many glaciers which are not able to be seen if departing from neighbouring Queenstown. Experienced and friendly pilots who share interesting information during your flight.

Product Description

Departure Times

The Milford Sound flight and cruise departs every at 9.00AM and 2.00PM from our office  at 12 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wanaka Airport, a 10 minute drive from the town centre, with free all day parking available.

Duration

The Milford sound Flight and cruise is a 4 hour experience, inclusive of a spectacular 1 hour 30 minute Scenic flight, and 2 hour boat cruise on the sound.

What To Bring

Company Info

Our office is at 12 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wanaka Airport, a 10 minute drive from the town centre, with free all day parking available.

Please call us on 0800 345 666 the day before to confirm departure time and again on the date of travel (one hour prior to your departure time) for a weather check before leaving your accommodation as the flight is weather dependent.
Food is usually available for purchase on the boat cruise, but you are welcome to bring along your own food. There is complimentary tea, coffee & water available on board. A picnic lunch can also be purchased for $20 in Milford, please call us if you would like a lunch reserved for you.

Cancellation Policy Cancellation due to weather - Full Refund / No charge Cancellation more than 48 hours prior to date of departure – Full Refund / No charge Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to date of departure or “No Show” – No Refund / 100% Charge* Southern Alps Air Ltd reserves the right to alter any flight path in the interests of Safety and due weather conditions enroute* The Pilot may elect not to remain in Milford for the boat cruise due to weather – this is for reasons of safety and is solely at the pilot’s discretion. If this is the case, passengers will be refunded the cost of the cruise.