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Milford Sound Scenic Flights

Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
64 3 442 3065
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Ranked #28 of 138 activities in Queenstown
Type: Tours
Owner description: Over the Alps to Milford Sound... one of the world's most magnificent scenic flights. Milford Sound Scenic Flights operate daily from Queenstown and... more » Owner description: Over the Alps to Milford Sound... one of the world's most magnificent scenic flights. Milford Sound Scenic Flights operate daily from Queenstown and Milford Sound, including coach, helicopter and cruise options. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We did the coach cruise fly. The coach and the coach driver was pretty awful.. He drove like the bat out of hell and it was dangerous/unpleasant. He was in so much of a hurry that he left two girls at one spot because they were 1min late back to the bus. This ruined the atmosphere on the bus. I... More

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Many thanks for your feedback. Please accept our apologies for the situation you experienced with your bus driver on the coach part of the journey. It is simply not acceptable that you were made to feel rushed and unsafe and we will be following up with the Bus Driver concerned. I am pleased that you enjoyed the flight part of... More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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39 reviews 39 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We decided to shout ourselves this special fly, cruise, fly trip and it did not disappoint. If you have time constraints getting in to the majestic Milford Sound then take a flight in with Real Journeys and do the cruise on the lake and fly back to Queenstown all in a four hour round trip.Exciting and exhilarating with the most... More

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Many thanks for your feedback. It is always fantastic to hear from our valued passengers and I have passed on your comments to your pilot Dan. Thanks again! From the team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights. More

Kiama, New South Wales, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This would have been one of the highlights of our lives. Our ex-NZ Airforce pilot took us through mountain passes, under cloud banks to Milford Sound, and we were lucky enough to get the same pilot on our return flight. As the weather had changed for the worse, he took a different route up the coast and through the passes... More

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to review our product. We completely agree that seeing Milford Sound by Air is something that everyone should experience as it is a highlight for all of our passengers. Thanks again from the team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We returned to Queenstown by air (having travelled to Milfor Sound by coach and done the nature cruise - see separate review) and thought the 45 minute trip was fabulous. If you've never flown in a small (10 seater) plane it is a must-do experience. Everyone gets a window seat and the scenery is breathtaking (and very close !!). Our... More

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Hi Richard Thank you for your fantastic review, it really is a trip of a lifetime. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in New Zealand Safe Travels From the team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights More

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

This was the best part of our 11 day trip. The scenery was breathtaking and the pilot was very informative and humorous. Worth the money and couldn't imagine getting there any other way!

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you and yes we agree! Either coaching in and flying out or flying both ways is a fantastic way to experience Milford Sound and the surrounding Fiordland National Park. Thanks again from the team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights More

leeds
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18 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Picked up from apartment taken to Queenstown airport onto an eight seat sat in second row going out and over beautiful land scape and glacier's, then down the Sound landing onto a bus 5 minute ride to the harbour the cruse along the with commentary was great water falls twice the height of the Empire sate building bird and seal... More

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Wow! Thank you so much for the great feedback. Our team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights strive to make your trip the most enjoyable. Thanks again from the team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights More

Paris, France
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We took the flight and the cruise on the sound, I am generaly not in sperlative words, but this, was amazing, awesome, whatever who want to call it so! At the end, we were breathless. The whole staff, especially the pilot, was really nice. Best attraction I have ever done!

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
29 January 2013

Many thanks for your review. We completely agree that seeing Milford Sound by Flight with the Boat Cruise is an Awesome and Amazing experience that everyone needs to experience in their lifetime. Thanks again!! From the team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights More

Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

Thanks so much Whitney for recommending the fly cruise fly trip for my partner and I, we landed in Queenstown with no plans and not much idea of what to do; it was the highlight of our trip! Great service

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
29 January 2013

Many thanks for your comments. It is always fantastic to hear that we have been the highlight of someone’s trip to Queenstown. I have passed on your comments to Whitney as well. Thanks again from the team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We have visited the sounds by road before but chose to fly this time. Queenstown was a bit overcast on take off but the sounds were bathed in sunshine for a perfect flight. For us it was a once in a lifetime experience and was truly breathtaking. Words cannot adequately describe it, so do try it out for yourselves, you... More

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
29 January 2013

Hi Andy Thank you for your great review, definitely one to experience and add to the bucket list, we agree. From the Team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Great weather.Great flights.Great boat trip.Professional and friendly staff. A big thanks to all staff.

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Milford Sound Scenic Flights, responded to this review
10 January 2013

Many thanks for your comments on your recent trip with us. We are always pleased to hear from our passengers and their thoughts on our products. I have passed on your comments to our team. Thanks again from the team at Milford Sound Scenic Flights More

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