Helicopter Tours

From Queenstown: 1.5 to 2-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour

Name: From Queenstown: 1.5 to 2-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour
Start: 2026-07-26T14:00:00
End: 2026-07-26T16:00:00
Location: Queenstown

Duration

2 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Soar above Fiordland’s grandeur with a guided helicopter journey that reveals the Southern Alps, deep fjords, and cascading waterfalls from airframes few visitors ever experience.

Enjoy an intimate, personalized flight, capped at just six guests per helicopter, with guaranteed window views and expert pilot commentary.

Land in unforgettable places, from the heart of Milford Sound for a guided walk beneath sheer cliffs and through ancient rainforest, to remote glacier or alpine sites.

Feel safe and cared for throughout, with a modern Airbus helicopter, full safety briefing, and experienced crew ensuring peace of mind.

Turn a bucket-list moment into a seamless adventure, with efficient, stress-free timing from Queenstown and logistics handled to perfection.

1.5 to 2-hour scenic helicopter flight over Fiordland and Southern Alps

Round-trip flight transfers from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Expert pilot commentary

Guaranteed window seats

Small group experience with up to 6 guests per flight

Milford Sound landing with a guided nature walk among cliffs and rainforest

Remote glacier or alpine touchdown

All safety briefings, equipment provided

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERHelicopter
Timeline
Map
Start point
Queenstown
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Passes By
Central Otago
Lake Wakatipu
Mt Aspiring National Park
Fiordland National Park
Southern Alps
1. Milford Sound
1 activity
Experience breathtaking aerial views of iconic Mitre Peak (1,692m) and the full 16km fiord from above before landing in Milford Sound for guided nature walk with views impossible from water level. The aerial perspective reveals the true scale and geographical context of this world-famous fiord's formation.
Things to do
Glacier or alpine landing
Included in price
End point
Queenstown
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Soar above Fiordland National Park on a 1.5 to 2-hour helicopter tour from Queenstown, featuring glacier and Milford Sound landings.

Getting started

Begin your adventure with a complimentary hotel pick-up from selected central Queenstown locations. After a quick check-in and safety briefing at the airport, meet your experienced pilot and board your helicopter for guaranteed window views.

What to expect

Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park

This helicopter tour offers a unique aerial perspective of Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its dramatic landscapes and ancient beech forests. Experience the scale of Milford Sound, a glacial fjord framed by towering peaks and cascading waterfalls.

Features

Alpine glacier landing: Step out onto a remote glacier for rare photo opportunities and panoramic views of the Southern Alps.

Milford Sound landing: Enjoy a guided nature walk with views of Mitre Peak and the pristine fjord landscape.

Expert pilot commentary: Gain insights into the region’s geology and ecology from your local pilot throughout the flight.

Small group experience: With a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter, everyone enjoys unobstructed views and a personal atmosphere.

Accessibility: The tour is suitable for guests with mobility issues, ensuring a wider range of travelers can participate.

What to bring

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.

What’s not allowed

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.

Accessibility

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.

Additional information

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.

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.

Get directions to the boarding point