Translation > It was 12 seater. With the ease of taking a taxi, in a blink of an eye the scenery looking up the snow-covered mountains from the top spread. While listening to the sound of the wind, I can see the magnificent nature from the sky is the best Dear EMATokyo, Thank you for your kind review of your flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown. We really appreciate that you took the time to share your thoughts with the TripAdvisor community. It is such a spectacular way to see the mountains and scenery, certainly the views are magnificent and you are right, they are best seen from the air in one of our Cessna Caravans! I hope that you enjoyed the time that you spent in Milford Sound and Queenstown and that your onward travels are as good as this bit was. Best regards, Jen

Dear Bedkes, Thank you for taking the time to review Air Milford. Safety, and education are two facets of our business which we place great attention to detail. To have your recommendation is certainly meeting the expectation of our Pilots. Again, thanks for flying and reviewing us. Yours Faithfully, Antony Sproull

Kia ora, Thank you so much for your review! Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your flight with Antony & great, you got to sit up front as 'co-pilot'. There are so many amazing sights to see on a scenic flight with us. We certainly understand what you mean about being a person who loves aviation - we are all the same here at Air Milford! Thanks again for joining us and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday! Kind Regards, Jayne Air Milford

Kia ora, Thank you for your review. Fantastic to hear your enjoyed your Milford Sound to Queenstown flight with us - it certainly is the best way to return to Queenstown! Thanks again for your comments and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in New Zealand. Kind Regards, Jayne Air Milford

As the pilot I would like to reply to this accusing post. When all the passengers were seated in the aircraft I suggested since they had all driven in that they might like to look at the Homer tunnel area that they had just driven through. However the above person said he would like to go to the Sutherland Falls. I replied that it did not matter to me which way we went and asked if they would like to go via the tunnel or the falls. There was an overwhelming call for the tunnel route. The democratic outcome was to hence go via the tunnel. The comment that the Sutherland Falls is more impressive is a matter of opinion. Some passengers find the Homer route more impressive because of the sheer rock faces in the Darren Mountains area. The Sutherland Falls has a very impressive waterfall, but more benign terrain once past the falls. The accusation that I was trying to save flying time by taking the shortest route is just not true and a very unfair comment. The Homer saddle requires a steep climb from the Milford Aerodrome and sometimes will take longer than the Sutherland Falls route, as it requires a climb to the south and then a dogs leg back to the north, whereas the Sutherland Falls route is an easy climb up the Arthur valley. All our routes are of similar duration and we do not try to shortcut the flights. I have worked for six different Milford flight operators over 35 years including running my own operation. I have never felt pressured in anyway to take a particular route because it is shorter. This is not something Milford flight operators do as it does not reflect well on the company and does not in the long run save any operating costs. I hence take umbrage at the mere suggestion that I was attempting to deceive the passengers in any way. In my 35 years scenic flying in this area I have never had an accusation of this sort and I feel an apology would not go amiss. Carl

Hi Micki, Thanks for your review. We agree with you, do not miss the opportunity for a Milford flight - its pretty unbeatable. How great you got to see Milford by land, sea and air - you definitely got all perspectives there, and some great memories too I'm sure. Thanks for travelling with us, enjoy the rest of your trip.

Hi Rebecca F, Thank you for sharing your review with the Trip Advisor community. We are pleased to know you have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the beauty of our backyard. We agree that it is an awesome choice to fly as well as it being time efficient. Our Chief Pilot, Antony always gives more than 100% to ensure our guests are well looked after and have lasting memories of the trip. Thank you once again for your 5-star recommendation. On behalf of the Air Milford team, it has been a pleasure hosting you. Best regards, Jo

Hi Traveller, Thank you for taking the time to review Air Milford on TripAdvisor. We are thrilled that your family had a fantastic day with the friendly and professional teams at Southern Discoveries and Air Milford! Antony is an amazing pilot and an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to this spectacular region, and he loves to share his passion for the area with his passengers. It is great to hear that he, Hank, and Jo were able to make for a memorable and excellent experience from start to finish. On behalf of the Air Milford team, thank you for highly recommending us. It has been a pleasure hosting you. Sincerely, Sara

Hi Kirsty, Thank you for sharing your five-star review of Air Milford with the TripAdvisor community. We could not be happier to hear that your Coach/Nature Cruise/Fly experience went above and beyond your expectations! We are always striving to provide our guests with friendly and attentive service along with unforgettable memories, so we are thrilled to know that we have succeeded in doing so as you lived out this bucket list experience. I have to agree that we have a spectacular playground/backyard! Hank is an exceptional local pilot with extensive experience flying in this region, and he loves nothing more than to share his passion for aviation and the Fiordland Region with his passengers. It is great to know that having Hank as your pilot added to an already incredible experience. On behalf of the entire Air Milford team, we thank you for choosing to fly with us and hope to host you again in the future. Sincerely, Sara

Hi Adrien, Thank you for sharing your exceptional review of Air Milford on Trip Advisor. We are so pleased to hear that this is the most beautiful flight you have ever been on! What better way to close out your journey along the Milford Track than flying over the route that you just traversed on foot? Our small team strives to create special memories and unforgettable experiences, so we take great pride in hearing that you were greeted with nothing but smiles and can-do attitudes from the entire staff and that it was an experience you won't ever forget! On behalf of your pilot and the Air Milford team, it was our pleasure to host you, and we wish you the best on all your future adventures. Sincerely, Sara Guest Services