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Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
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Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

By Air Milford
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See Milford Sound’s soaring cliffs and waterfalls on a spectacular trip that explores Fiordland National Park by air and water. Combining a sightseeing flight and cruise—with included transportation from your hotel—is a great way to take in the vast scale of the region's alpine lakes, fjords, and glaciers. After touching down in Milford Sound, cruise the entire length, admiring the waterfalls and wildlife, before returning to Queensland by air.
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 5h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Milford Sound flight and cruise combo tour
  • Fly over Fiordland National Park to see remote landscapes
  • Avoid lengthy road travel with handy, and very scenic, flights
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off at Queenstown hotels

  • Live pilot commentary on board
  • Reserved seating aboard the Nature Cruise of Milford Sound
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entry/Admission - Milford Sound
What's not included
  • Food and drinks

Meet a driver at your centrally located Queenstown accommodations for a transfer to the airport, where you’ll start with a preflight briefing on the scenic highlights of the route, including Skippers Canyon, Paradise, and the Donne Glacier. Enjoy spectacular views of the rugged southern terrain and then fly over Milford Sound itself before landing at the head of the fjord. Board a cruise boat for a trip down the length of Milford Sound, with reserved seating, hot drinks, and open-air decks that give up-close views of the fjord’s dramatic waterfalls and wildlife. After the cruise, lift off for the return flight to Queenstown, taking a different route to see even more of the landscape, including towering Sutherland Falls. A driver will greet you at the airport for a return transfer to your accommodations.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • 3 Tex Smith Lane, Otago 9300, New Zealand
    Air Milford have free parking out site their base.
Pickup details
  • We provide a pick-up/drop-off service from all centrally located Queenstown accommodation, for an additional cost, please update us with your details. If your accommodation is not centrally located, please let us know and we will send through parking directions.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38244P1

      • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
      • Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
      • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
      • Infant rates apply for 0 - 1 years of age, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled 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 12 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      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: 38244P1

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      • 2
        Pass by
        Sutherland Falls
      • 3
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        Greenstone and Caples Tracks
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        Lake Te Anau
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      • Air Milford
        1,992
        Queenstown, New Zealand
        Joined in April 2007
      • U6082MBcarolg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A stunning aerial view of Fjordlands National Park
        We flew back to Queenstown on Air Milford after our cruise on Milford Sound. Moa Trek tours had arranged for the transfer. Our pilot, Antony Spoull, did a terrific job preparing us for the slight turbulence and pointing out some interesting facts about the spectacular scenery. He and his dad run a first class operation!
        Written 26 December 2024
      • kschmidt10
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Once in a lifetime experience!
        A truly unforgettable experience with Air Milford, a flight to Milford Sound & a 2-hour cruise is a "must-do" for anyone visiting Queenstown or the South Island. Our pilot, Emma Penney, was awesome & Air Milford made the experience as seamless & enjoyable as possible. The views from the flight & during the cruise are astounding, honestly an emotional experience that my wife & I will never forget. Highly recommend to anyone looking to travel to Milford Sound & Air Milford is the outfit to do it with!
        Written 22 December 2024
      • Snakegut25
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        First Class Flight Above the Fjordlands!
        This flight was one of the single best experiences of my life. Weather pushed our flight out from a short hop to a longer air tour of the region, and it was absolutely incredible. Antony was amazing from greeting us at the port hub, escorting the group to the plane, and then the flying was outstanding. It's a small plane so expect a few bumps, but even those were smooth and so fun. The views of the fjord, the coast, and the incredible landscape of the area are absolutely incredible. I killed my camera battery taking pictures and video. So stunning. If you are going to the South Island - do this trip. My ONLY regret was that we took the bus out and flew back - knowing how great Milford Air and Antony are - should have flown both ways. 5 out 5 - 100% recommend. Worth the price!
        Written 3 December 2024
      • U4337JGwaynem
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Memorable Scenic Flight
        We enjoyed a memorable experience this morning: the Big Five Glaciers Overflight. Kudos to our pilot Tom. His expertise in the Captain’s Chair along with an abundant knowledge of the area made for a marvellous flight. Tom, who speaks fluent NZ English, passed on details of the lay of the land – clearly – as we flew over this most magnificent natural landscape. It was fortunate that our flight occurred on a fine November day. Not too many clouds. We highly recommend this awesome New Zealand experience and thanks again to Tom and the team at Air Milford. Jan and Wayne McCardell Port Stephens, NSW AUSTRALIA
        Written 21 November 2024
      • NapGuy
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Anthony made sure that each scenic viewpoint was visible from both sides of the plane so everybody could see encouraged
        Antony Sprouses, our pilot met us at the airport very friendly greeted us with a handshake took photos in front of the plane before we loaded onto the plane remembered everybody’s name. We are on the flight breathtaking flight that took off and flew over the Milford sound.
        Written 16 November 2024
      • paultK575SZ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic!!!
        Absolutely amazing. Great trip, great service. Couldn’t recommend them more highly. A must do if you are in Queenstown!
        Written 12 November 2024
      • Kkis
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A flight to remember
        Fantastic flight from Milford Sound back to Queenstown. Pilot Emma Penny flew over spectacular scenery and highlighted the sights along the way. I appreciated her letting us know when some brief bumps would occur. We were in very competent hands. We are traveling throughout New Zealand for a month and this was,without a doubt, a highlight of our visit.
        Written 12 November 2024
      • matandcat2024
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feels like a once in a lifetime experience
        Absolutely amazing! We loved this experience - there is nothing like flying over and close to the mountains. After our first flight experience was cancelled with another company, I reached out to see if Air Milford would be running their afternoon flight. We were lucky enough the weather cleared up for us to get on a flight with only a little delay while we waited out the weather! The pilots were great and enthusiastic and both the flight and cruise were awe inspiring.
        Written 3 November 2024
      • traceycH1677ZC
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A wonderful treat!
        This tour was suggested when our original tour couldn’t happen because of the weather. We very much appreciated the suggestion so as not to be completely disappointed! We really enjoyed our flight and the conversations with both Sarah and Antony. We would definitely recommend this great company!
        Written 27 October 2024
      • 959theap
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best thing I did in Queenstown!
        This was a once in a lifetime experience for me. The views were beautiful, flight was smooth and it was great to learn more about the area. The team did absolutely everything they could to arrange my flight, the pilots were fantastic and incredibly knowledgable and I was so impressed with the effort that was put in to make my flight possible. Everyone was welcoming, friendly, and informative - I can’t recommend them enough!!
        Written 18 October 2024
      • samuelbQ1708XZ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent experience for my family
        From the moment our trip was confirmed early in the morning on the 14th of August, we knew we were going to have a very beautiful experience; however, I am lost for words on how great it was and struggle to find the right ideas to express on this review. The group was small to make the experience personal, my son got the chance to see the hangar and the Cesna planes from very close and he loved every single bit of it. The views and the places we visited are beyond what can be captured on pictures, simply breathtaking. Our pilot Thomas was extremely experienced and knowledgable, he was describing everything we were seeing on both sides of the plane. Milford sound cruise was very sublime, we have not been to a place this beautiful anywhere else, and we do not believe there is such beauty outside Milford Sound. The trip was the highlight of our visit to Queenstonwn and will definitely repeat the experience again in near future. Thank you Thomas, Mikayla, Sara and rest of AirMilford Team!
        Written 18 September 2024
      • gaillO8471SS
        0 contributions
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        Air Milford
        I initially wrote a review of my family's recent experience. I was quickly contacted for more information than received a call from CEO, Hank. He immediately apologized and took responsibility for our experience, and took steps to make it right. Air Milford offers a shuttle service from Queenstown to Milford Sound in addition to sight seeing tours. We signed up and paid for one and basically received the other. Nonetheless, my opinion of the integrity of the company has changed in a positive direction as a result of Hank reaching out. They could have easily disregarded my review. But they chose to reach out in an effort to learn from what happened and attempt at making things right.
        Written 17 June 2024
      • Wayne-Librarian
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great way to finish a Milford Sound coach/cruise
        We flew back to Queenstown from Milford with Pilot Emma after our Southern Discovery cruise. The flight was smooth and scenic. Emma is an excellent pilot
        Written 28 April 2024
      • TripKhan
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        What could we name hospitality combined with professionalism?...Air Milford, I guess.
        Back in October, our family flew with AirMilford on the return from Milford Sound, as part of a day tour to that location, in Fiordland National Park. Our pilot was Antony Sproull, a member of the family that owns and operates AirMilford. Being an airline captain, myself, I could not but notice Antony’s extreme professionalism and competence, two essential traits for any pilot to which he also added the traditional good spirit and welcoming stance we systematically observed throughout our 1-month stay in New Zealand. Our oldest, took the right front seat and Antony made a point of adding detailed commentaries about the technical aspects of the flight for my son’s benefit, while also managing to do the traditional intercom narration covering ground features and relevant stories about the places we flew over. Arriving in Queenstown, I was again very impressed how AirMilford facilities were top notch and very well kept, while all the planes in the fleet that were present seemed in immaculate condition. All in all, this was a very impressive and enjoyable experience, and I can only but wholeheartedly recommend AirMilford for your air travel needs in the region. Keep up the good work and...Safe flights!
        Written 12 March 2024
      • Deanna M
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        Highly professional pilot
        Fantastic experience in a 10 seater plane piloted by Hugh Sproull. He provided excellent commentary after providing a thorough safety overview. Flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown only took a short 35 minutes. We had wonderful weather which allowed us to view the sound and surrounding mountains with clarity. Personnel at the airport terminal were professional and helpful. Highly recommend this reputable company for an air transfer from Milford sound to Queenstown.
        Written 6 March 2024
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      Frank
      9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2020
      After our booking with another company being cancelled last minute due to the weather, we hastily searched for other options being short on time in the are - air milford could accommodate our party within 30 minutes and although the price was slightly higher, they had the caravan available which would fly for sure on this beautiful morning! 100% worth going with Air Milford for your trip to the sounds.

      We flew both ways to milford with a beautiful cruise around the inlet. We saw pods of dolphins, seals, spectacular waterfalls, and had the most wonderful time! It was a crispy clear morning and the mountains had steam coming off of them as we flew above. What an absolute marvel.

      Thomas, our pilot provided detailed commentary about what we were gawking at below, and made the effort to chat to the passengers about what they were doing in the region. We mentioned we were there for some mountain biking, and he kindly pointed out some great spots to visit over the speaker on the flight back! Talk about adapting the commentary to connect with your customers. Thanks Thomas - you seem like a top bloke, and definitely a great pilot; we all felt very safe.

      We have friends visiting Queenstown and we are telling all of them to visit Air Milford for this trip. You guys truly were our holiday highlight.

      Thanks!!

      Frankie & the crew
      Written 9 October 2020
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      Dear Frankie & The Crew, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with Air Milford, on TripAdvisor. It was our absolute pleasure to host you guys and we are pleased to know that we were able to to step in at the last minute to accommodate you and your group. Milford Sound is such a stunning destination, but as you say, the journey there and back are full of delights too. Thomas is an excellent pilot, knowledgeable guide and all round nice guy, we are so pleased that he was able to tailor the trip to your liking. As a small family owned and operated team, we like to try our best to provide a personalised experience to every group, so it is awesome to know that in your case we were successful :-) How lucky that you got to see both seals on dolphins in Milford Sound, on the whole seals are usually out and about, but dolphins can be more hit + miss, it sounds like Milford put on it's very best show for your visit! On behalf of your pilot Tom and the rest of the Air Milford team, thank you for choosing to fly with us and for your high recommendation to your friends and all future travelers. All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford. ✈️NZ🗺️🥝📷😍⚓🛩️🐬
      Written 10 October 2020
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      Raymund T
      Phoenix, AZ30 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2019
      We were the unlucky few that picked a day inclement weather prevented the pilot from going over the pass to Milford Sound. Our family of 8 commented the pilots experience in making the wise decision to cancel the flight. We’ll live another day to visit NZ again & try it again. The company gets high marks in allowing us the full refund after warning us there was a 99% chance it would need to turn around. A few people chose not to take the flight but the majority of us did. They did ask for a voluntary fuel charge which many of us agreed since we knew beforehand and we still took the flight. Hats off to Milford Air for their customer service.
      Written 4 January 2020
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      Kia Ora Guest, Thank you for your recent review giving travellers a first hand insight into one of the few flights that couldn't reach Milford Sound this summer. You really don't know how much this means to us because these days are not the glamorous ones people often witness, it is a challenge for all of our crew so to receive your compliments of the way it was handled is something I'll delight in sharing with the team. We try to make the most of any situation, and where safety is not going to be compromised (as this is paramount with all of our flights), we do try to offer alternates to our guests so they at least get to experience "Gods Own" from above. We hope you get the opportunity to return in better weather so we can complete the full Milford Sound tour. Faithfully, Antony
      Written 5 January 2020
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      Colin H
      Wollongong, Australia30 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020
      As the road to Milford Sound was closed, we decided to take the fly/cruise trip with Air Milford. All the Air Milford staff were friendly and helpful. The Pilots were very professional and outlined our route and expected weather in some detail. The planes are 12 seaters so only 3 people are not in a window seat - the Pilots make sure that those not in a window seat on the outbound journey get a window seat on the return journey.. We were lucky that the weather was mainly clear and sunny so the flight there and back was truly spectacular and worth every penny. The cruise part of the trip was also very good, but pales in comparison with the flight. Highly recommend the flight!
      Written 27 February 2020
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      Dear ColinH161, Thank you for taking the time to review Air Milford on TripAdvisor. It was our pleasure to host you and we are very pleased to hear that you were blessed with some stunning weather conditions to go scenic flying! We 100% agree, the views experienced are out of this world and on arrival in Milford Sound it would have been even more magical, to experience the destination without the crowds, because the road was closed. On behalf of your professional pilots and the rest of the team, thank you for choosing to fly with Air Milford and for your high endorsement to future travelers. All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
      Written 13 May 2020
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      Phil
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2020
      Flight round the summit of Mt Tutoko was amazing - too busy enjoying the view to take photos.

      Lucky enough to have a seat next to the pilot on the return flight to Queenstown.

      A great way for me to celebrate my 60 th birthday. My mother was also celebrating her birthday so we each shouted the other the trip on 7 November 2020.

      After phoning Air Milford the night before and being told the weather was unlikely to be any good I was very impressed to receive a call back next morning, while driving through the Cromwell Gorge, that the flight was on and that conflicting forecasts were resolved by local contacts on the coast.
      Written 29 December 2020
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      Dear Phil, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Air Milford on TripAdvisor. It was our pleasure to host you both and join you in celebrating your birthdays - what a fabulous wat to spend a special day! I can absolutely appreciate why you may not have taken photos of all of the scenery encountered, there is so much to look at and sometimes, it's far nicer to be fully taking in the views, rather than viewing them through the lens of a camera! On behalf of your pilot Tommo and the Air Milford team, thank you for choosing to fly with us and for your 5 star recommendation to future travelers. Sincerely, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford. ✈️NZ🗺️🥝📷😍⚓🛩️🐬
      Written 3 January 2021
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      Emmeline C
      Auckland, New Zealand6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2020 • Couples
      Simply amazing adventure! From booking to our final landing Air Milford were so welcoming - their front of staff Jo was so helpful (even with a last minute booking request could accommodate two (2) people).

      The fly over with Pilot Tom was epic, I get motion sick essentially but experienced some amazing views with my mild version of car sickness even at altitude.

      The cruise 🛳 again 🙌 an absolute highlight of our trip and would highly recommend to anyone wondering - JUST DO IT! And do it with Air Milford.

      Flight home was a different route which was so special being able to see Isengard from above. Tom had some real great talks throughout, so we were thoroughly educated on the region and its maunga.

      Te paepae tirohanga o Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) is epic!
      Written 23 July 2020
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      Dear Emmeline C, Thank you for taking the time to review Air Milford on TripAdvisor. It was our absolute pleasure to host you both recently and we are so pleased that you had an AMAZING ADVENTURE exploring Fiordland National Park with pilot Tom. Your photos really do the region justice, I especially like the photo of you both stood in front of your plane at our base in Queenstown, you can see the snowy Remarkables mountains in the background and the shot taken from the cruise in Milford Sound, looking at the shoreline with two seals posing for your picture is awesome too! We are glad to hear that despite experiencing some mild motion sickness, you were able to take your mind off it by looking at the unreal scenery outside the plane. We 100% agree Tom is an awesome pilot and conscientious guide, he loves sharing his backyard with his guests and went bright red when I just shared your feedback with him 😊. On behalf of Jo, Tom and the whole team, thank you for choosing to fly with us ✈️NZ🗺️🥝📷😍⚓🛩️🐬 All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
      Written 24 July 2020
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      Clive L
      London, UK77 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2020 • Couples
      First flight and cruise after lockdown and the perfect weather to do it. Three passengers squeezed into the cosy family Cessna Skywagon for a fabulous blue sky 35min flight over the Southern Alps and Fjordland across to Milford Sound. Anthony was our pilot and he gave us a very knowledgable commentary on the stunning scenery as we flew over. The cruise was most enjoyable and certainly worth the trip. We took a slightly different route back to Queenstown which was equally stunning. Thanks to Air Milford. A great trip!
      Written 24 May 2020
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      Dear Clive L, Thank you for taking the time to review your trip with Air Milford on TripAdvisor. It was our pleasure to host you recently and we are rely pleased to hear that you had a memorable time flying with Antony in our Cessna 185 "ZK-ENW". The pilots like to call ENW the sports car of the fleet, it's a small 5 seater bush plane, ideal for flying in the mountains and landing on remote airstrips. The photos of the trip you have posted are awesome, thank you for sharing them. My personal favorite is the shot looking out of the plane window, looking down at the Cleddau river mouth joining the fiord in Milford, you can see the small fishing harbor and also the Milford Sound runway. The shot is interesting because prior to lockdown, on a stunning clear day, the airport would have lots of planes and helicopters parked up, but in this picture, taken just after lockdown, you can only make out one other aircraft! On behalf of the whole team here, thank you for choosing with Air Milford and all the best for your future adventures. Sincerely, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
      Written 29 May 2020
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      Alyssa Vandegeer
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2020 • Family
      We had the most amazing experience with Air Milford today. The team were extremely professional and accomodating to the specific needs of our group, and very helpful in making the trip especially wonderful for my 1.5 year old daughter. Our pilot Alex was great, he made the flight run smoothly and taught us many things that we did not know about the area. I would recommend Air Milford to both locals and those visiting Queenstown, who want the most unforgettable experience. Thank you for helping us to create this priceless memory.
      Written 31 May 2020
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      Dear Alyssa, Thank you for taking the time to share your review of Air Milford on TripAdvisor. We are so pleased to receive your kind feedback and hear that you had an unforgettable time exploring Milford Sound and the wider Fiordland National Park with us this week! It was our pleasure to host you and your little girl, and share our intimate knowledge about our local region with you, Alex knows all kinds of interesting facts and stories about our 'backyard' and loves sharing them with his guests. On behalf of the whole team here, thank you for choosing to fly with Air Milford and for your high recommendation to future travelers! All then best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
      Written 6 June 2020
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      Alison S
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2021 • Family
      Amazing trip, wonderful pilot and staff. The trip was well organized, professional with high safety standards and exactly what we’d hoped for. I also liked that it’s a family business, which is so important to support, especially in these difficult pandemic times. We not only got to see beautiful views on the flight there and back from Queenstown, but the pilot also pointed out all the sights along the way so we knew exactly where we were and what we were looking at. Great value for your money considering you get over 1 hour of flying + a 2 hour cruise, we would highly recommend. They also made sure that we were comfortable and well taken care of as we were travelling with our infant son, which was greatly appreciated.
      Thank you so much Air Milford, we enjoyed our time with you very much and will recommend to our family and friends!
      Written 7 April 2021
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      Dear Alison, Thank you for sharing your review of Air Milford with the TripAdvisor community. We are so proud to know that we were able to live up to your expectations and provide you and your family with an amazing experience visiting Milford Sound! We are fortunate to be able to host our guests in such an incredible part of the world, Fiordland National Park and it fills us with joy to know that we were able to make the visit all the more memorable, with an interesting pilot commentary and a comfortable aircraft. On behalf of your pilot and the Air Milford team, thank you for choosing to fly with us and for your 5-star recommendation to future travelers. All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford. ✈️NZ🗺️🥝📷😍⚓🛩️🐬
      Written 17 April 2021
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      LeeAnne M
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2020
      The Air Milford fly/cruise/fly is undoubtedly one of NZ best scenic tours. The crew at Air Milford were outstanding, right from the booking process, to the Flight crew who guide you through your experience. I cannot recommend this professional operation more highly.
      Written 11 July 2020
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      Dear LeeAnne M, Thank you for sharing your review with the TripAdvisor community. We are so pleased to receive your kind feedback about your recent Milford Sound Fly/Nature Cruise/Fly trip, although biased, we 100% agree with you, it is one of NZ's best scenic tours! We are glad to hear that all the team made you feel welcome and that your pilot's guiding during the journey enhanced your experience of the stunning Fiordland National Park. On behalf of the whole team here at Air Milford, thank you for choosing to fly with us and for your high recommendation to future travelers. All the best, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford.
      Written 16 July 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      GrandTour817686
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2020
      The views were absolutely amazing - makes me proud to be a Kiwi! Hank provided lots of info on our flight path beforehand. The flight itself was very smooth in the 14-seater planes with excellent views from all the windows. The 2nd half was the cruise around Milford Sound on a boat which was great. The morning tea was great with coffee and a freshly baked muffin. Then we had the flight back which was a different flight path and more exceptional views. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to see the beauty of New Zealand from on high to go on this trip.
      Written 13 September 2020
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      Dear GrandTour817686, Thank you for taking the time to review Air Milford on TripAdvisor. We are so pleased to hear that viewing our incredible backyard from above made you proud to be a Kiwi - what a fantastic accolade (you're making us blush with pride!). We are blessed to live in this little slice of paradise and love being able to showcase it for our guests, aboard our state-of-the-art Cessna Caravans. We like to think that we go the extra mile and it is awesome to know that you found Hank's pre-flight briefing on the scenic highlights soon to be encountered enhanced your enjoyment. On behalf of the wonderful Milford Sound cruise team, Southern Discoveries and Hank & the Air Milford team, thank you for choosing to fly with us and all the best for your future adventures! Sincerely, Mary, Guest services, Air Milford. ✈️NZ🗺️🥝📷😍⚓🛩️🐬
      Written 19 September 2020
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