Category Scenic Flights over New Zealand

New Zealand · SCENIC FLIGHTS OVER NEW ZEALAND

Top 3 Scenic Flights in New Zealand

3 reviewed

Work down from the top: 3 scenic flights worth booking, each with its price, its length, and the single thing to know before you commit to a date.

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown - Milford Sound Cruise: Tea, Wildlife Chances, and Boat Crowding to Expect

1.Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $462Our pick

Fly Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise the fjord, then fly back a different way, saving road time with big alpine views.

“Holy cow was this awesome! The beauty of Milford Sound is unmatched. The plane was an amazing way to experience the beauty of the mountains. Our pilot Andrew was incredible and very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was a little crowded, but it was comfortable nonetheless. One of my favorite things we did in NZ!”

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Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight - Stop-by-stop: Lake Te Anau, Fiordland Road, Mirror Lakes, and Homer Tunnel

2.Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $557

Milford Sound cruise plus scenic fixed-wing flight from Queenstown. Small group, included lunch, and photo stops through Fiordland.

“Amazing experience… going by road stopping in the most incredible places , tour by a boat in the fiord and the flight back was one of the must amazing experiences in my life. Tour guides were incredible friendly and helpful”

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Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes) - Whale sightings: what you can expect, and why you still might miss

3.Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $170Best value

40-minute Kaikoura whale watching scenic flight with window seats and live pilot commentary. See sperm whales, dolphins, and mountains.

“Appears to be well run with well maintained Cesnas. Pilot did a very good job with flying and narrating. Only saw 1 whale, but that is the luck of the draw (the flight before mine saw 3). Location is easy to reach with ample parking.”

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