Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
About this tour
Go one step further taking our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi return scenic Helicopter flights and a wonderous 2 hour Milford Sound Cruise with our partners at Mitre Peak Cruises, to experience the Fiordland National Park from the sky, land and water. A remote alpine landing tops off this up close exploration of a UNESCO World Heritage wilderness. Spot wildlife such as seals, dolphins and the Fiordland Crested penguins roaming around Milford Sound. This is an experience you will never forget in the unofficial 8th wonder of the world.
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Highlights
- ✓Return Helicopter Scenic Flights
- ✓2 Hour Cruise around Milford Sound with our partners Mitre Peak Cruises
- ✓Tea and coffee
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓Headsets with inflight commentary from your pilot
Itinerary
Stop 1
Take off from Queenstown and view the adventure capital of the world from above before heading into the mountains towards Milford Sound / Piopiotahi.
Stop 2
Fly over the beautiful township of Glenorchy and it's surroundings. View the braided Dart and Rees Valley rivers that flow through the glacial carved landscape before heading into Fiorldland National Park.
Stop 3
Fly over the National Park via Helicopter where you will also enjoy a alpine landing in this spectacular natural environment and breath in the fresh alpine air whilst enjoying views of some the most remote locations.
Stop 4
You will land in Milford Sound and your pilot will take you round to the Milford Sound Cruise Terminal where you will embark on a 2 hour cruise around the whole of Milford Sound
Included
- ✓ Return Helicopter Scenic Flights
- ✓ 2 Hour Cruise around Milford Sound with our partners Mitre Peak Cruises
- ✓ Tea and coffee
- ✓ GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓ Headsets with inflight commentary from your pilot
- ✓ Landing and facility fees
- ✓ Complimentary return transport from most accommodations in Queenstown area
- ✓ An alpine landing in the Fordland National Park
Not included
- ✕ Lunch
From
$1007.27 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- 📍 Queenstown, New Zealand
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Helicopter tours in Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown sits at the center of some of New Zealand's most dramatic alpine scenery, and it's one of the few places in the world where a helicopter tour can include an actual snow landing on a mountain peak.
When's the best time to fly?
Winter (June to August) is prime time for snow-landing tours; summer (December to February) trades the snow for longer days and clear views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps without needing cold-weather gear.
What should I bring?
Warm layers at any time of year, since it's cold at altitude even when Queenstown itself is mild, plus sunglasses for glare off the snow or lake.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Queenstown have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from QueenstownThis tour | Duration varies | 5.0 (13) | N/A | From $1007.27 | |
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From
$1007.27 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Queenstown, New Zealand
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