Wanaka to Milford Sound Flight: Scenic Glaciers and Alpine Views

Experience the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand on a scenic flight from Wanaka to Milford Sound. Marvel at snowcapped mountains, pristine glaciers, and cascading waterfalls. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Southern Alps Air - Scenic Flights - Experience the Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise departing from Wanaka. Begin your journey at Wanaka Airport, taking in the stunning views of the Clutha River and Lakes Wanaka and Hawea before reaching the majestic Southern Alps. Fly through two National Parks, witnessing numerous glaciers, waterfalls,…
What's Included
  • Free parking at Wanaka airport
  • Scenic flight & boat cruise
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drink
Additional Information

Soar higher and witness more vistas with our flights departing from Wanaka. Journey to Milford Sound via two of New Zealand’s most scenic national parks. Behold highland tarns cradled by snowy mountain summits and untouched glaciers, surrounded by dense rainforest and plummeting waterfalls, all visible from each and every seat! Our operation is locally…

Location
12 Lloyd Dunn Avenue
Lloyd Dunn Avenue
Departure Point: Southern Alps Air Reception at Wanaka Airport. Allow 15mins to self-drive from Wanaka. Free all day parking right outside our Blue Building directly ahead of you when you turn in to the Airport entrance way. Address: 12 Lloyd Dunn Avenue SH6, Wanaka Airport Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Noskcidcambridge
Mar 21, 2025
Amazing - just do it! - This was simply amazing. We had a perfect, clear day and the views were exceptional. The whole experience was very well organized. The pilot was very knowledgeable about the area, flying 2 different routes on the way there and back. The cruise was nice and we saw a seal feeding. It's windy even on a warm day so take a coat and hat. It's not cheap but soooo worth it!
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Brian_w
Mar 14, 2025
Exceptional experience - A once in a lifetime experience, the best scenic flight by far! The boat trip was also good, but the flight took the cake
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Sandy_l
Feb 20, 2025
Spectacular - Phenomenal experience! Super convenient to fly from Wanaka. Pilot gave great explanations of geography to and from Milford Sound, and the scenery was spectacular, both in the air and on the boat through Milford Sound! Loved every minute of it!
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Neil_p
Feb 18, 2025
Spectacular! - Spectacular! From the minute you take off until the minute you return this is absolutely spectacular. Beautiful scenery all around both from the plane and the boat. Very well organised, our pilot Scott was brilliant, can’t recommend this trip enough.
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Murray_e
Feb 1, 2025
Seeing spectacular... - Seeing spectacular scenery you can never see from the ground, great commentary about the area, unbelievable beauty!
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Heatherlj4849gi
Jan 19, 2025
Awesome experience - Great flight. We saw so much and took loads of amazing photos. The pilot was very professional and knowledgeable about the area and as well made us feel safe.
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730gabrielew
Jan 15, 2025
Dreamlike flying experience over the Alps and Milford Sound followed by a boat trip - Absolutely unique experience!!! The area with mountains, glaciers and lakes is absolutely fantastic and impressive and for me in no way better to experience than from a small plane. On landing you get an overview of Milford Sound and on the subsequent cruise you get a feel for the details up close. The return flight then over another area completes the experience. The 2×35 min flights are made with several small planes of 5 to 8 passengers each. The boat trip out of the fjord to the sea and back is then on a larger excursion ship with enough space on the open top floor. We even saw seals and drove into the mist of a waterfall. Absolutely recommend!
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Christina_m
Jan 14, 2025
It was such a wonderful... - It was such a wonderful experience. The flight was great; the boat ride was amazing; the views were breathtaking.
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Janine_g
Jan 13, 2025
Top peak experiences in life! A short list! - Truly a peak experience!! Henry, our pilot, was wonderful, warm, and informative! It happened to be a blue sky day so both the flight over mountains and glaciers, and the boat ride in Milford Sound were stunning!
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X6539yrphilipb
Jan 12, 2025
Superb Trip - A Superb trip. Tremendous views of the Southern Alps. Knowledgeable & comprehensive commentary. A “must do” when in Wanaka.
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From $398
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).