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Highlights

  • Experience the grandeur of Fiordland National Park by flying over its Southern Alps, deep fjords, and cascading waterfalls in an expert-guided helicopter tour.
  • Enjoy a personalized flight experience with no more than six guests per helicopter, featuring guaranteed window views and commentary from your pilot.
  • Explore memorable locations including Milford Sound’s heart for guided walks beneath towering cliffs and through ancient rainforests, as well as remote glacier or alpine sites.
  • Ride in modern Airbus helicopters equipped with full safety briefings and experienced crew members to ensure a safe journey throughout the tour.
  • Make your bucket-list dream come true by enjoying efficient timing from Queenstown with all logistics expertly managed for you.

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Elevate your adventure in Fiordland National Park with this 1.5 to 2-hour helicopter journey departing from Queenstown. This exclusive experience includes landings on glaciers and at Milford Sound for stunning views.

Getting started

Your tour begins with a complimentary pick-up service from select central locations in Queenstown, followed by an airport check-in and safety briefing. You'll then meet your expert pilot before boarding the helicopter to ensure you get guaranteed window seats for stunning vistas.

Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park

Explore Fiordland National Park from above on this tour that highlights its UNESCO World Heritage status, featuring dramatic landscapes and ancient beech forests. Witness the grandeur of Milford Sound, a glacial fjord surrounded by soaring peaks and cascading waterfalls.

Features
  • Landing on an alpine glacier provides unique photo opportunities with panoramic views over the Southern Alps.
  • Milford Sound landing includes a guided nature walk, offering vistas of Mitre Peak and the pristine fjord landscape.
  • Throughout your flight, enjoy expert commentary from your local pilot on the region’s geology and ecology.
  • The small group size ensures no more than six passengers per helicopter for unobstructed views and a personal touch to the experience.
  • This tour is accessible, accommodating guests with mobility issues so that everyone can enjoy this thrilling adventure.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 1.5 to 2-hour scenic helicopter flight over Fiordland National Park and the Southern Alps
  • Round-trip flight transfers from Queenstown to Milford Sound
  • Expert pilot commentary during the flight
  • Guaranteed window seats for all passengers
  • Small group experience with up to 6 guests per flight, ensuring a more personalized adventure
  • Milford Sound landing featuring a guided nature walk among cliffs and rainforest
  • Remote glacier or alpine touchdown as part of your journey
  • All necessary safety briefings and equipment provided for the tour
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Bring a windproof jacket and camera for comfort during your flight.
  • Have a valid photo ID ready to match your booking name if requested at boarding or pick-up.
  • Display your mobile voucher on your phone when you board the helicopter or meet the driver.
  • Note that this tour is restricted for passengers over 83kg in weight, so please check before booking.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding/pick-up point.

  • Customers have an option to either opt for complimentary pick ups or choose to reach the boarding point on their own.

Hotel transfers

  • This ticket includes complimentary pick-ups.

  • In the next step of booking, please select your pick-up point from the dropdown.

  • This is applicable to selected hotels in Central Queenstown area.

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Boarding point (If not opted for pick-up)

  • Show your ticket and board the flight at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters.

  • Address: 35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Bring a windproof jacket, camera, and hat for your comfort and enjoyment during the tour. Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the boarding or pick-up point. Display your voucher on your mobile phone at the boarding or pick-up point.

This experience is restricted for passengers over the weight of 83kg. Meals, refreshments, and personal expenses are not included and cannot be brought on board. Travel insurance and weather delay coverage are not provided as part of this experience. Large bags are not allowed on this experience.

Suitable for guests with mobility issues; assistance is available for boarding and disembarking the helicopter. The helicopter can accommodate up to 6 passengers per flight.

Flight durations are approximate and may vary due to weather conditions. Occasionally, flight paths and landing sites may be adjusted at the pilot’s discretion for safety or operational reasons. The helicopter can accommodate up to 6 passengers for this experience.

Yes, you must complete mandatory security checks at the airport prior to boarding. Skip-the-line benefits do not apply here.

Yes, your experience includes a landing and guided nature walk at Milford Sound among cliffs and rainforest.

Bring a windproof jacket, camera, hat, and valid photo ID to match your booking name if requested. Display your voucher on mobile at boarding or pick-up points.

Meals are not included; you'll need to manage personal expenses separately as they cannot be brought onboard.

Passengers over the weight of 83kg are restricted from participating in this experience.

The small group size allows up to six guests per helicopter, ensuring a personalized and intimate flight experience.

Yes, you are assured of having a seat with guaranteed window views for optimal scenery appreciation.

The tour utilizes a modern Airbus helicopter to ensure safety and comfort throughout your journey.

The total duration includes a 1.5 to 2-hour scenic flight over Fiordland and Southern Alps with round-trip transfer times included for convenience.

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