Gem of the Sound Fly Cruise Fly Ex Queenstown

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Highlights & inclusions

A bird’s eye view of the Fiordland
Guaranteed window seat
A bird’s eye view Mount Aspiring National Parks
Unstoppable views of Milford Sound from the sky
Custom built catamaran with large viewing decks
4-5 hour return fly-cruise-fly

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Sun, Jun 2, 2024

What you can expect

This fly cruise fly experience is the most time-efficient and magnificent way to experience the Fiordland National Park by both sea and sky. With a guaranteed window seat on every fixed-wing plane, the outbound trip takes you over the Mt Aspiring National Park, with an epic flyover of Milford Sound. Once boarded the Gem of the Sound for your two-hour cruise at Piopiotahi/Milford, the incredible onboard crew will share their wealth of local knowledge, help you spot wildlife from the wheelhouse or join you for a dance as the boat noses under Stirling Falls waterfall. The return flight takes you over the Fiordland National Park before touching down in Queenstown. Complimentary transfers to and from Queenstown hotels are included.

Location

26B Shotover St, Queenstown, STH 9300

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 4 to 5 hours return trip
  • Gem of the Sound two hour cruise at Milford
  • Board the fiord’s only glass roof vessel, the Gem of the Sound
  • Educational and informative commentary from experienced guides
Highlights
  • Guaranteed window seat
  • A bird’s eye view of the Fiordland
  • A bird’s eye view Mount Aspiring National Parks
  • Unstoppable views of Milford Sound from the sky
  • Custom built catamaran with large viewing decks
  • Licensed Café Bar on board serving range of drinks, snacks and café style food
Time
  • Departs 9:30am and 12:00pm year round.
  • Queenstown accommodation pick ups 45 mins prior to flight
Duration
  • This experience has a duration of up to five hours
Departure Location
  • The flights depart from True South Flights' office in Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton
  • You can drive yourself to the office, or enjoy complimentary return transfers from your Queenstown or Frankton accommodation
What To Bring
  • Possible to experience all four seasons in one day, so bring warm layers of clothing and wet weather gear
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
  • Camera
  • Insect repellant
Additional Information
  • Infants aged 0-3 fly for free on a parent's lap. If you do not have your child restraint, True South Flights will use a child belt that loops through the parent's seat belt
  • Cruises will go ahead in all weathers, provided it is safe to do so. In the event of cancellations (due to high winds or the road being closed) you will be given the option to reschedule your trip to another day or receive a full refund.
  • Bring cash if you wish to purchase drinks or snacks on board the cruise
  • There are no ATMs in Milford Sound
  • Whatever the weather, Milford Sound is an incredible experience - the more rain, the more waterfalls
  • Limited cellphone coverage in Milford Sound
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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