Air Milford is a family owned and operated aviation company, specialising in personalised sightseeing excursions with particular expertise in Queenstown and Milford Sound scenic flights. You can also charter flights and enjoy even more of the dramatic scenery of New Zealand’s Fiordland and Southern Alps.
Scenic flights with Air Milford offers you:
100% safety record, with all aircraft maintained by the owner.
A fleet of ‘high-wing’ Cessna’s offering unobstructed views, including the only brand new Turboprop Cessna Caravan aircraft operating from Queenstown to Milford Sound. These planes are quieter, safer, more comfortable (leather interior/air-conditioned) and less affected by turbulence.
The thrill of flying and experience of seeing New Zealand’s ‘Godzone’ countryside from the air.
The chance to see New Zealand’s unique and exotic flora and fauna, including seals and penguins.
Choice of a wide range of scenic flights and flightseeing tours options throughout the Fiordland and Southern Alps.
One of Queenstown and New Zealand’s highest operational and safety audit ratings.
New Zealand family owned and operated business since 2000, with over 40 years aviation experience in the area.
“Air Milford is a Milford Sound scenic flight and charter flight specialist, offering you flights to and from Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Mount Cook and Queenstown.”
Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. Although the flight to and from Milford Sound has regularly been described as the most stunning part of our tour options, combining this with a Milford cruise on the fiord happens to be the most popular option.
Each Milford Sound Fly/Cruise/Fly tour begins with a complimentary pick-up from your central Queenstown accommodation provider (charges may apply to rural locations). After check-in completion, your pilot will give a thorough pre-flight briefing on the route and scenic highlights likely to be encountered. These include the famous Skippers Canyon, the Paradise region (recently made popular as film locations for Lord of the Rings/Hobbit Trilogies), and the Donne glacier among many other awe-inspiring features. Your 35 minute flight concludes with an over flight of the fiord of Milford Sound, prior to landing.
The second half of the adventure begins in Milford Sound, where your pilot personally escorts you to the boat docks to board either the ‘Pride’ or ‘Spirit of Milford’ to enjoy your Milford Sound Cruise. Both purpose-built catamarans are operated by Southern Discoveries, which traverse the full length of the 12km fiord over 1 hour and 45 minutes. Air Milford guests receive reserved seating on the boat, with complimentary tea and coffee. Spacious outdoor viewing decks allow you to take in all of the Fiordland scenic highlights, including waterfalls taller than Niagra Falls, and an array of indigenous flora and fauna.
Following your Milford Sound cruise your return flight takes in many of the pristine alpine lakes and waterfalls that Fiordland National Park is recognised for, including the Sutherland Falls which span 580m (1904ft). Flight time is another 35 minutes, with a total trip time of approximately 4 hours. After enjoying your scenic flight back from Milford Sound landing back in Queenstown we will return you to your accommodation to complete the journey.
Flyign over Queenstown with Air Milford
Soaring over the Southern Alps with Air Milford
The Milford Sound Aerodrome - Air Milford
Coming into land in Milford Sound with Air Milford
The stunning waterfalls in Milford Sound with Air Milford and Southern Discoveries
Dolphins playing in the bow waves with Air Milford and Southern Discoveries
Mt Tutoko and the Age Glacier views with Air Milford
Scenic Flight paths to and from Milford Sound with Air Milford
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