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 ginsengNewYork 
 
10/03/2024
 
 
  
BRILLIANT PILOT, WONDERFUL FLIGHT
Flight and cruise in Milford Sound: Departing from Wanaka (short drive from Queenstown, and more extensive flight) was recommanded by Happy Travels in Queenstown, and boy, were they right! The whole trip was pure bliss as our very young and cool pilot, Winston, took us soaring over snow-covered mountain peaks, secluded small alpine lakes and pristine glaciers. Utterly breath taking! And just when I thought the scenery couldn't get any better, Milford Sound and Mitre Peak appeared from over the rise!!! All in all, fabulous smooth flight handled with perfection by Wilson, a gem of a pilot with a brilliant career ahead of him! The nervous flyer that I am was totally at ease, enjoying every minute of this flight...so Thank You Winston! And... Hats Off!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 CVD485 
 
01/02/2024
 
 
  
Beaux panoramas
Nous avons pris un vol aller-retour Wanaka-Milford Sound dans un petit avion de 8 places. Le décor était spectaculaire. Nous aurions aimé voler plus longtemps.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Trip21862671453 
 
01/02/2024
 
 
  
Highly Recommend!
Highly recommend the team at Southern Alps Air! My wife and I were on our honeymoon and really wanted to get to Milford Sound but couldn’t fit it in the schedule until we found this amazing opportunity to fly over the mountains to the gorgeous Milford Sound from Wanaka. The family operated team at Southern Alps Air is great to work with and I’m sure it will be the highlight of anyone’s trip.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 edw83 
 
30/01/2024
 
 
  
Breathtaking!!
Such an amazing experience! Stunning views, very picturesque, both during the flight and the boat ride. Felt very safe at all times. Our pilot made sure we had a smooth ride, and explained to us what we were seeing during the flight. Possibly my favorite experience so far in NZ!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Kirsten 
 
27/01/2024
 
 
  
Once in a lifetime experience with Southern Alps Air!
Fly Cruise Fly from Wanaka Airport - incredible experience flying over the Mount Aspiring National Park seeing glaciers, valleys, rivers and more! Our pilot had a lot of knowledge about the area and made us very comfortable, all in all it was a very smooth flight and beautiful day for a boat cruise in Milford Sound.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Daniel C 
 
07/01/2024
 
 
  
The perfect way to see Milford Sound from Wanaka if you're short on time!
The perfect way to see Milford Sound if you're short on time. Beautiful flight to / from Wanaka (super easy airport etc.); land right there in Milford Sound and seamless transfer onto the boat. I was super luck with weather and the views were spectacular on the flight and down the fjord. Henry, our pilot, was super charming and knowledgeable and helped make it a memorable and very enjoyable experience. Would HIGHLY recommend! Thank you Southern Alps Air!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Nads. W 
 
29/10/2023
 
 
  
Ah.MAZING
This was the most incredible experience!!! Our pilot Henry was fantastic and took us on a really safe adventure to Milford sound and back. The cruise through the sound was honestly just an added bonus of this flight experience. The views were spectacular. Truly something special to see. If you're considering doing this, just do it. You won't be disappointed!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Bad_Seed4 
 
20/09/2023
 
 
  
Only way to see Milford Sound
Ryan our pilot did a great job. It was a cracking day, absolutely clear -and his flew us safely and well to our boat and even came out with us because the the weather was so good. When I heard that all the bus people on the boat had 5+ hours either way to get there, it made me glad that we had chosen the flight option, it really was a delightful way to go. It is the only way to see Milford Sound.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Duchess T 
 
07/08/2023
 
 
  
Fabulous flight with Ryan
Ryan our pilot was awesome. Pointed 0ut all the possible points of interest, warned of any turbulence , looked after us brilliantly. Did the cruise at milford and return flight from wanaka. Definitely recommend
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jessie B 
 
25/04/2023
 
 
  
Best NZ Experience
Amazing experience with Southern Alps Air from start to finish. We went back and forth (over the course of about four phone calls) with the team to book in for a Milford Sound "brief landing" flight and the receptionist was so patient with us - which is beyond helpful when trying to coordinate a few different people! Then, on the flight, we had one member with us who was a nervous flyer, but our pilot Winston was so comforting and took every measure to make sure she was at ease, even going so far as to warn us when the plane was going to turn or what was going to happen next. The flight itself was glorious and smooth, it was a perfect day for flying. Winston was very casual about letting us wander Milford and let us go off on our own, agreeing on a meeting spot before we headed back to the plane. All-in-all, this was our most favourite thing we did in New Zealand. Obviously the trip itself was gorgeous, but the team at Southern Alps Air was what really made it stand out! Thanks so much from the Canadians!