Duration
Free cancellation
Guided tour
Mobile ticket
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Fly into Fiordland’s wild heart from Queenstown on a 2.5-hour helicopter tour with epic views of peaks, rainforest valleys, and the rugged coastline.
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Land at Milford Sound for a quiet walk among towering cliffs and mirror-like waters, then touch down on a windswept West Coast beach.
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Finish high above it all with a glacier landing in the Southern Alps for an unforgettable alpine moment.
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Throughout, your local pilot-guide brings every turn of the landscape to life with stories, insights, and expert commentary.
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2.5-hour extended Milford Sound tour from Queenstown
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Pilot guide
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Landing in Milford Sound
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Landing in West Coast Beach
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Glacier landing
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Land on a glacier, a wild coastal beach, and the iconic Milford Sound—all in one incredible heli tour from Queenstown.
Getting started
Your Milford Sound heli adventure lasts around 2.5 hours. Check in at the Queenstown base and meet your experienced pilot-guide, who will brief you on the route and safety before takeoff aboard a modern Airbus helicopter.
What to expect
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Scenic flying at its best: Take off from Queenstown and soar across Fiordland National Park. You'll fly above waterfalls, beech forests, and the dramatic Southern Alps**.**
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Three iconic landings: Step out at Milford Sound for a short guided bush walk, feel the sea breeze on a rugged West Coast beach, and finish with a glacier landing high in the Southern Alps.
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Expert pilot-guide throughout: Enjoy real-time insights from your pilot guide as you soar over one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking regions.
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Views without the crowds: With up to six passengers per helicopter, enjoy a personal, unobstructed viewing experience throughout.
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What to bring
- Bring your windproof jacket, camera, and hat.
What’s not allowed
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This experience is restricted for passengers over the weight of 83kg.
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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
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The helicopter can accommodate up to 6 passengers for this experience.
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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.
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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.
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