Part 5: Milford Sound & QueenstownEver since I read a report on FTG, Milford Sound was high on my to do list. I was even going to go so far as making a quick stop to NZ on my way to Australia last year for the sole purpose of having a day to visit Milford Sound. That didn’t end up working out, so we had to do it now.
There are a few options of getting there from Queenstown. You can drive yourself, take a bus, fly, or a combination bus/fly. Being that we were with the kids, a 4-5 hour bus journey each way didn't sound like a great idea, and we also didn't want to miss what some consider to be one of the greatest scenic flights.
We used Air Milford and chose their Fly/Nature Cruise/Fly option, which is slightly more expensive but it goes on a smaller boat which gets into the nook and crannies better and focuses more on the fauna and flora.
They picked us up from our hotel and we flew with 2 other passengers on a spectacularly beautiful flight. The pictures just tell a tiny part of the story. It was breathtaking. Fans of the Lord of The Rings movies might be able to recognize some of the spots as the pilot was constantly pointing them out.
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