Helicopter Tours

From Queenstown: 75 mins Milford Sound Highlights Helicopter Tour

Name: From Queenstown: 75 mins Milford Sound Highlights Helicopter Tour
Start: 2026-09-18T16:00:00
End: 2026-09-18T17:15:00
Location: Milford Sound

Experience Fiordland from above on a 75-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown, with views of towering peaks and deep glacier-carved valleys.

Touch down on a glacier site, where you can enjoy unbeatable views of Mitre Peak and take a quick photo stop to capture the moment.

Your experienced local pilot brings the landscape to life with live commentary, sharing fascinating insights and stories as you fly over the Fiordland.

75-minute Milford Sound highlights helicopter tour from Queenstown

Pilot guide

Glacier landing

Μπορείτε να ακυρώσετε αυτά τα εισιτήρια έως και 24 ώρες πριν από την έναρξη της εμπειρίας και να λάβετε πλήρη επιστροφή χρημάτων.

Fly over Fiordland’s alpine wilderness and land at a glacier in a helicopter tour from Queensland, all in just 75 minutes.

Getting started

Your Milford Sound helicopter experience begins at the Queenstown base, where you’ll check in and meet your expert pilot. After a quick safety briefing, you'll board a state-of-the-art Airbus helicopter and fly towards one of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes.

What to expect

A direct route into the heart of Fiordland: Lift off from Queenstown and fly above glacier-carved valleys and the rugged spines of the Southern Alps on your way to Milford Sound.

One stunning landing: Touch down on a remote glacier site for breathtaking views and for a brief photo op, surrounded by the famous Mitre Peak.

Expert commentary in-flight: Your experienced pilot-guide offers live insights into the geology, history, and legends of the region as you fly.

A personal scenic experience: With a maximum of six passengers per flight, you’ll get unobstructed views and a peaceful, less crowded encounter with Fiordland’s natural beauty.

What to bring

Bring your windproof jacket, camera, and hat.

What’s not allowed

This experience is restricted for passengers over the weight of 83kg.

Weapons, lighters, matches, batteries, e-cigarettes and safety matches are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

The helicopter can accommodate up to 6 passengers for this experience.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

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

Pick-up transfers

This ticket includes complimentary pick-ups.

In the next step of booking, please select an option from the dropdown.

This is applicable to hotels in Central Queenstown location.

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.

Ticket redemption point (If not opted for pick-up)

Show your ticket at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters.

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

Get directions to the redemption point