Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight
Overview
The only scenic flight company ex. Queenstown to showcase some of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks largest Glaciers. These include the Rob Roy, Bonar, Jura, Volta, Dart, Olivine, and Donne Glaciers among many others and of course, Milford Sound itself. Each tour with Air Milford is guaranteed to see at least five major glaciers.
What's Included
- Live pilot commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels)
- Full pre-flight briefing with Air Milford pilot
- No landing in Milford Sound is included
- No cruise of Milford Sound is included
Meeting and Pickup
We provide our complimentary pick-up/drop-off service from all centrally located Queenstown accommodation, please update us with your details. If your accommodation is not centrally located, please let us know and we will send through parking directions.
3 Tex Smith Lane
Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Air Milford
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coronet Peak Ski Area (pass by)
Skippers Canyon (pass by)
Mount Aspiring National Park (pass by)
Mount Aspiring (pass by)
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (pass by)
Milford Sound (pass by)
Mitre Peak (pass by)
Lake Te Anau (pass by)
Lake Wakatipu (pass by)
Air Milford (pass by)
Sutherland Falls (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/time or full refund
- Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
- Infant 0 - 1 years of age fly free of charge, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt. If an infant requires their own seat, then a child ticket must be purchased
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-38244P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour 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.
- Live pilot commentary on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels).
- Full pre-flight briefing with Air Milford pilot.
- No landing in Milford Sound is included.
- No cruise of Milford Sound is included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live pilot commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels)
- Full pre-flight briefing with Air Milford pilot
- No landing in Milford Sound is included
- No cruise of Milford Sound is included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date/time or full refund
- Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
- Infant 0 - 1 years of age fly free of charge, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt. If an infant requires their own seat, then a child ticket must be purchased
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
