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Highlights
- Begin your adventure with a scenic flight over the Southern Alps, touching down in Milford Sound for time to explore and capture the iconic Mitre Peak up close.
- Trace the entire 16 km length of Milford Sound, taking in dramatic cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and sweeping views out to the Tasman Sea.
- Land on a secluded West Coast beach, stepping out onto untouched sands framed by rugged ocean scenery.
- Experience an alpine or glacier landing on the return journey, giving you a breathtaking perspective of Fiordland’s icy landscapes.
- Return to Queenstown with three unforgettable landings and panoramic memories of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular regions.
Your Experience
The Adventure Awaits: Milford Sound Helicopter Tour
Welcome aboard an exhilarating 2.5-hour helicopter tour that takes you soaring over Fiordland, landing in the stunning Milford Sound, and exploring both a glacier and New Zealand’s wild West Coast.
Beginning Your Journey
Your journey starts at Queenstown's heliport where warm greetings await from our staff. A complete safety briefing is provided by your pilot before you board an advanced Airbus helicopter with guaranteed window seating for everyone. As the aircraft lifts off, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables will shrink in size beneath you.
What’s on the Agenda
This tour offers more than just a flyover; it's a three-part adventure through New Zealand's most dramatic landscapes. First stop: Milford Sound where you can disembark to explore its sheer cliffs and enjoy some guided walking time for photos. Next, make your way onto either an untouched glacier or alpine ridge for a trek across ancient ice with panoramic views in every direction. Finally, glide over the rugged West Coast beaches, spotting cascading waterfalls plunging directly into the sea below.
Throughout this journey, expert pilots share local insights while ensuring you have a comfortable and safe experience. The weather can be unpredictable here, but your flight is scheduled with flexibility to ensure clear conditions for flying.
Tour Highlights
- The extended duration of the helicopter tour provides additional opportunities to photograph Milford Sound, Fiordland, and the Southern Alps from various angles.
- With guaranteed window seating available for all passengers, every traveler enjoys uninterrupted panoramic views throughout the flight.
- You will experience two premium landings: one in Milford Sound to walk beneath its towering cliffs and another on pristine glacier ice or alpine ridges.
- Small groups of up to six travelers ensure a personal, relaxed atmosphere without the crowds.
- Your pilot not only expertly navigates but also serves as your guide, sharing stories that bring these landscapes vividly alive.
- The tour includes hotel or airport transfers for smooth travel from start to finish.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to a thrilling 2.5-hour extended Milford Sound tour departing from Queenstown
- Milford Sound landing with walk & photo stop included in the package
- West Coast beach landing for personal exploration and enjoyment
- Alpine/glacier landing on return leg of your adventure
- Expert pilot providing insightful flight narration throughout the journey
- Access to Fiordland’s stunning full aerial panorama
- Local transport for departing from Queenstown
- Insurance and individual costs
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.
Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding/pick-up point.
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Customers have an option to either opt for complimentary pick ups or choose to reach the boarding point on their own.
Hotel transfers
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This ticket includes complimentary pick-ups.
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In the next step of booking, please select your pick-up point from the dropdown.
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This is applicable to selected hotels in Central Queenstown area.
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On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
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If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.
Boarding point (If not opted for pick-up)
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Show your ticket and board the flight at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters.
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Address: 35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
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.