Glenorchy Air's Gippsland Aeronautics GA8 Airvan on the ground at Milford Airfield. In the background is Mitre Peak
The best and most spectacular way to see and experience every thing Milford Sound has to offer is to fly in on a beautiful day. The flight to Milford Sound from Queenstown, Te Anau or Wanaka is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest scenic flights. With unsurpassed views of the mountains and glaciers on route.
There are a number of flightseeing operators that fly light aircraft and helicopters into Milford Sound from Queenstown,Wanaka or Te Anau.
Fiordland Helicopters offers a spectacular scenic helicopter flight from Te Anau into Milford Sound. Perfect if you are running short of time and want to save yourself the 4 hour drive. With 2 landings inside the Park boundaries, one high on the Tutoko Glacier if weather permits and the other high above the Sutherland Falls it's an experience you don't want to miss. Learn some history of the National Park from experienced, friendly local pilots and take in a birds eye view of Milford Sound, Mitre Peak and the Fiordland National Park with it's majestic mountains and breathtaking scenery.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Milford Sound
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