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Queenstown is the quintessential winter destination. Snow-capped mountains…check! World-class ski resorts…check! Delicious bars and restaurants…check! It can be hard to narrow down the list of must-do’s in New Zealand’s Adventure Capital. Below, we’ve listed our Top 5 Things to do in Queenstown this Winter. 1. Sunrise Flight around Mt. Aspiring
We are proud to be joining the Queenstown Airport (ZQN) Sustainability Pledge. This pledge is designed to bring members of the Queenstown Airport community together to champion sustainability across our campus and contribute to a thriving community and to collectively reduce the environmental impacts of all our operations. The Vision
Sophie, from Sophie’s Suitcase, came along on our Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly this summer. Come along as she documents this “Bucket List Day Trip” on her vlog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ElWOhZh6F8&t=66s Ready to book your Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly adventure? Click here.
We’re proud to announce we’ve won Backpacker Deals (Powered by Travello) Best of New Zealand 2022 award for our Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly.
We have officially been awarded the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award by Tourism New Zealand for our commitment to quality.
As a young business looking into the future, we are very excited about where aviation is heading and we plan to be the leaders in embracing this future, likely starting with SAF, moving to Hybrid options on the way to a fully zero emissions aircraft as technology advances.
This is a Half Day experience. From check in 30 minutes before departure, to landing back at Queenstown Airport, is approximately 5 to 5 1/2 hours. Please note, this does not include time for self-driving or using our complimentary transfers. If you have plans immediately either side of your experience with us, please let us know.
It’s always a good time to fly! If the option is there, we would suggest either our 9.00am or 1.30pm departures. Please note, our 1.30pm departure time is only available at certain times of the year. Whilst we cannot guarantee it, Milford Sound can sometimes be a little bit quieter at these times.
We suggest you bring the following with you to make it a great day out:
Your flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound are approximately 40 minutes each way.
Your Nature Cruise through Milford Sound with our partners Southern Discoveries is 1 hour 45 mins.
No, lunch is not included. When making your booking online, you have the option to add a picnic lunch for an additional cost that will be ready for you on the cruise. We have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available.
Complimentary tea, coffee and water is available. A selection of small snacks are available to purchase onboard. You are also welcome to bring snacks of your own.
Yes, the cruise has a large indoor area with comfortable seating and tables.
Your cruise through Milford Sound is on a boat with a large open-top deck and comfy interior cabins with full-height windows for optimal viewing. Take in the stunning scenery of Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls, Copper Point, and the Tasman Sea. Keep an eye out for seals, dolphins and penguins.
We would say the cruise is suitable for all ages.
Yes, there is a nappy changing facility onboard the cruise.
Our pilots will always look at the forecast for the full duration of your trip and if we feel like the weather may change, we will not leave Queenstown. Due to the weather-dependent nature of flying in the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, it is unfortunate that there are very rare occasions where the forecast changes on us and although uncommon, it can be a case that we are unable to operate the return flight. The safety of our passengers is always our highest priority and in the unlikely event that this ever occurs, we will arrange coach transfers back to Queenstown. We fully appreciate the inconvenience this will cause and do everything we can to look after our passengers.
Bringing Milford Sound to life with our new multilingual commentary app
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