Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Queenstown, New Zealand

4 hours (approx.)
Flight time: 4 hours
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket

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Overview

Travel to Milford Sound from Queenstown the most scenic way: by helicopter. Swap the roadways for the skies, soaring over the Southern Alps then landing at Fiordland National Park while your pilot-guide provides commentary along the way. After an informative cruise on Milford Sound, with plenty of photo opportunities at waterfalls and Mitre Peak, enjoy a second landing on a snow-capped peak.

Book on a shared helicopter, or upgrade your experience to a private charter exclusive to your group.
Your experience includes two landings: More than most tours
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Queenstown
Upgrade for an exclusive tour by private charter

What's Included

Scenic Helicopter tour
Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional pilot / guide
Applicable landing and facility fees
National Park fees
Complimentary pickup and drop-off
Alpine Landing

Food & Beverage

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

10 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Blue Hanger 10 Tex Smith Lane Frankton Queenstown

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Milford Sound

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Over The Top - The Helicopter Company

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Pricing is based either per person or per helicopter at one rate
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Minimum passenger numbers apply for Shared flights
Service animals allowed
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements on shared flights. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Near public transportation
Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in uneven terrain
A warm layer is recommended to bring with you or wear
You will be contacted either the day prior or the day of your booking to confirm based on weather conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 19 reviews

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Superb experience!

Ruslan_K, Dec 2024

Amazing views, superb service, very good pilot we felt safe throughout with. Landing in glacier was the icing on the cake!

Unforgettable and worth it

Natalia_K, Jun 2024

Very kind and friendly pilot/tour guide, beautiful place that only can be reached by helicopter, unforgettable memory, worth it.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Fantastic to hear - thanks so much for choosing to fly with us Natalia. We hope to see you again in the future.

Fun, caring, skilled guide…best yet!

w_h, Apr 2024

Our pilot, Ben, was both fun and skillful and shared interesting points of fact, stories, gorgeous vistas, and strategic landings. He was professional and knew how to make the experience the best it could possibly be for everyone on board…a true captain of his “ship”. Highly recommend.