This has to be the most quintessential South Island experience! Take two scenic flights over the Southern Alps, cruising through Milford Sound followed by jet boating on the Dart River at the head of Lake Wakatipu.
9.00am Depart Queenstown Airport for a 45-minute scenic flight to Milford Sound over the Southern Alps
10:30am Board the spacious, modern catamaran with open air viewing decks and cruise out to the Tasman Sea
1.00pm Depart Milford Sound for another stunning scenic flight, landing in picturesque Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu
1.30pm Lunch at the Glenorchy Hotel can be arranged for an additional cost to fuel your group for their next adventure on the Dart River
2.30pm Check in for your Dart Wilderness Jet experience and glide over the glacial-fed braided river
6.00pm Return to Queenstown by van along the famous Glenorchy Road along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
*Please note, these times are subject to change.
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.
