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Welcome to Glenorchy Air

Glenorchy Air is a New Zealand scenic flight airline based in Queenstown. 

You are guaranteed a window seat.

We provide scenic flights from Queenstown and Glenorchy to many destinations around the South Island including Milford Sound, where you can also take the cruise. We also fly to Fiordland, Mt Cook, the Glaciers, the penguin and albatross colonies of Otago's east coast and to New Line Cinemas, Lord of the Rings movies location sites in the southern part of the South Island of New Zealand.

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TripAdvisor Hall of Fame

Exciting times.. 

We’ve earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past SIX years now.. so we’re stoked to announce that Glenorchy Air has yet again qualified for the Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. The biggest thank you to all our wonderful customers for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it.

 

Certificate of Excellence award honors businesses that consistently achieve outstanding reviews on TripAdvisor. This award is only given to the top 10 percent listed on TripAdvisor who have maintained an overall TripAdvisor rating of at least four out of five!! 

 

Embark on an epic adventure and paddle Milford Sound this winter!

Photo Credit: Southern Discoveries 

 

We think there’s no better way to hang out in the fiords than on a kayaking adventure. Exploring from sea level truly offers a different perspective to the grandeur of the towering peaks, sheer sides and spectacular waterfalls.  

If you’re lucky you’ll get up close and personal with the local wildlife too, Milford is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins.

Get involved in the magic of Milford Sound this winter with one of our two kayaking options. Catering for the first-time paddler or the more seasoned kayaker, we have trips suitable for everyone.

Whichever you choose you’ll be in a small group with experienced professional local guides who love sharing their extensive knowledge with you.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us on a flight of a lifetime and a spectacular kayak, spaces are limited.

In partnership with Southern Discoveries Fly/Cruise & Kayak/Fly giving you the full Milford experience right out to the Tasman Sea on board a scenic cruise paired with an hour of paddle time as well as visit to the underwater observatory and includes lunch.

DEPARTURE: 10:30am
DURATION: 6 Hours (approx.)
PADDLE TIME: 1 hour (plus 1hour 45 minute cruise)
PADDLE RATING: EASY
AGE LIMIT: Double kayaks are available so children 5 years and older can join in with an adult

In partnership with Rosco’s Fly/Kayak/Fly go further an embark on a big loop of Milford Sound and paddle approx. 10k over 3-3.5 hours. Taking in all the highlights, with plenty of  opportunities to spot wildlife and photograph waterfalls.

DEPARTURE: 9am
DURATION: 8 hours (approx.)
PADDLE TIME: 3-3.5 hours
PADDLE RATING: MODERATE
AGE LIMIT: 14+

A FLIGHT TO REMEMBER...

Take a look at what Notes of a Northerner thought of her recent flight to Milford Sound with us.  

Photo Credit: Sophie Piearcey

It really is the most incredible time for a scenic flight across the Southern Alps into Milford Sound... Winter is most definitely upon us, the temperature has dropped, the peaks are capped with snow and so we begin our winter schedule for our flights to Milford Sound.

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