Description
Soaring above Milford Sound you’ll get an aerial perspective of cascading waterfalls hidden amongst towering peaks, and the icy blue channel that flows into the Tasman Sea. From the luxuriant mosses and ferns clinging to sheer rock faces to immense peaks rising straight from the ocean depths, the entire experience is truly awe-inspiring.
Fly above the rugged backcountry of Central Otago, before heading westward to where the glacial-fed rivers empty into Lake Wakatipu. As you cross over into the Fiordland National Park, you’ll discover an untouched world of peaks and valleys, where mountains reach into the sea – a landscape forged by the rapid retreat of glaciers
Included:
- Enjoy a stunning 1 hour 15 minute return scenic flight over Milford Sound, return Queenstown.
- Be amazed by the striking Fiordland, lakes, peaks and glaciers.
- Informative commentary from your pilot.
- Guaranteed window seats on all our aircraft.
- Complimentary return transfers from accommodation around Queenstown (if required)
Not Included:
- Lunch
What to Bring:
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Warm Clothing
- Sunglasses
Important Info
- Please note infants are classed as 11kgs or under. If over this weight they will be charged the child price due to CAA legal requirements.
- Child rate applies to passengers aged 2 to 14 years inclusive or if over 11kgs in weight at check in.
- Pick up is from the location specified on your confirmation email, if you are unsure please contact us to confirm. If you have not provided us with a pickup or self drive option, please let us know and we can update these details for your booking, otherwise we will contact you the day before to get this information.
- Milford Sound Scenic Flights reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel flight departures at any time for safety or operational reasons. Milford Sound Scenic Flights has the right to cancel any flight at any time due to unsafe weather conditions or change the cruise route at the pilot’s discretion.
- Minimum numbers are required for the tour to go ahead.
Child Policy
– Infants under 11kgs are free of charge and are required to sit on an adult’s knee.
– Infant / Child over 11kgs will require their own seat and will be charged a child price.
– An infant / child is considered 0 – 14 years
Minimum Numbers
All flight options require a minimum of 4 passengers. All coach options require a minimum of 6 passengers. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum number on the basis that bookings will be coordinated to achieve minimum numbers.
Cancellation and Refund
– Bookings that are cancelled or amended within 24 hours of departure will be charged in full (except for Coach/Cruise/Fly which is within 48hrs prior to departure).
– Bookings that are cancelled or amended outside of 24 hours prior to departure can be done so at no charge (except for Coach/Cruise/Fly which is 48hrs prior to departure).
– Clients wanting to make changes are required to contact the Milford Sound Scenic Flights reservations by 5 pm the day prior to departure.
– If the flight is cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive a full refund or have the option to reschedule to another day/time (pending availability). Pilots will make a weather check before each scheduled departure on the day of your flight.
Covid-19 Conditions & Cancellation
– If you cannot travel because you are directly impacted by Covid-19 you will be offered the option to reschedule your booking or receive a full refund.
– If we are required to move alert levels and reduce capacity or stop operating, you will be contacted by our team to organise a reschedule or refund.
Additional Information
– All prices are subject to change. All prices shown are in New Zealand dollars.
– All flights and tours operate subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers.
– Flight paths may vary due to weather and are at the pilot’s discretion.
– Milford Sound Scenic Flights reserves the right to alter prices, departure times, and flight routes or arrange alternative aircraft services.
– You must check in on time (30 minutes before departure time).
Weight Restrictions
When planning our flight operations, we must ensure that our aircraft stay within maximum weight capacity and maintains a balanced centre of gravity during operation. To assist us in planning and enhancing your journey with us, we kindly request your weight at time of booking. If you weigh over 140kg (308lb), please contact us directly before making your booking.
Our team will weigh all passengers at check in. If your actual weight at check in is 15kg (33lb) or more than your declared weight at booking, your booking may need to be rescheduled and would be subject to flight availability.
Risk Disclosure
All activity inherently involves risks and potential hazards, and we cannot anticipate or eliminate all risks, however together we can manage and mitigate risk.
Often, we are operating in unmodified and uncontrolled terrain and a balanced and conservative approach is taken to accommodate changing conditions. Our risk management includes monitoring of natural hazards including potential atmospheric, land or water related occurrences. (Landslides, earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic, storms, flooding, avalanche, rock, or ice fall).
We provide information to participants before and during the activity to ensure their participation suits their ability and objectives and is as safe as practicable with any potential changes identified prior or during the trip.
It is important clients acknowledge there are risks, understand safety information and briefings before and during their activity and follow the instructions set out by our experienced and trained teams.
Prevention of accidents and incidents is key in all our operations, and this is achieved when we all approach activities with care, control, and responsibility.
Safety Management
Milford Sound Scenic Flights is committed to ensuring the highest level of safety of all staff, visitors, contractors, and others who may interact with any part of our activities.
This is achieved through developing and maintaining a culture where safety is our paramount consideration in everything we do.
We actively promote safety objectives, not only in the operation of our assets and equipment, but also through maintenance practices, the management of passengers and the training and competency assessment of all staff to a very high standard.
Our teams of experienced and capable managers and skilled staff have specialist knowledge relevant to each of our aviation, marine and adventure operations.
We have implemented Safety Management Systems approved by the relevant regulators.
Should other providers be contracted to deliver services, we check to ensure operators are regulated and audited for H&S compliance to a high standard.
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