Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Overview
Experience Milford Sound by air on this scenic flight from Queenstown. Flying you over the highest peaks in Fiordland and their ancient glaciers. Get an aerial perspective of Milford Sound, as you fly beside Mitre Peak and both Bowen and Stirling Falls. Your return flight to Queenstown is via the Arthur Valley where you can see the famous Sutherland Falls in the distance and venture over the magnificent mountains and lakes of the Fiordland National Park.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off from set locations
- Scenic flight
- Personal expenses
- Food and drink
Meeting and Pickup
Complimentary pickups start from 5 minutes after the weather check for your flight. Please check your confirmation email from the operator stating closest pickup location and time. If accommodation is not listed, please advise Milford Sound Scenic Flights and the team will advise of closest pickup location and time.
39 Lucas Place
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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Fiordland National Park (pass by)
Glenorchy (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- We would generally not recommend flying in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy as a precaution.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants are classed as 11kg or under. If when weighed at check in they are over 11kg in weight, they will be classed and charged as a child and will have to sit in their own seat due to infant seat belt weight restrictions.
- Stroller must be able to fold down to a small enough size to fit in the plane safely and be strapped up by the pilot
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers 36 weeks or more into their pregnancy
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-28286P7
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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.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off from set locations.
- Scenic flight.
- Personal expenses.
- Food and drink.
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 Scenic Flight from Queenstown is as follows:
- We would generally not recommend flying in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy as a precaution.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown 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
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off from set locations
- Scenic flight
- Personal expenses
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- We would generally not recommend flying in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy as a precaution.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants are classed as 11kg or under. If when weighed at check in they are over 11kg in weight, they will be classed and charged as a child and will have to sit in their own seat due to infant seat belt weight restrictions.
- Stroller must be able to fold down to a small enough size to fit in the plane safely and be strapped up by the pilot
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers 36 weeks or more into their pregnancy
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
