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

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi· Milford Sound
by Headout
Duration2 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

Your experience 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.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

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    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹69,446

    Includes: 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 · +5 more

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What to Bring

Recommended

  • 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.

Food & Drink

Food

Not provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Queenstown, Queenstown
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End point
Queenstown, Queenstown

Good to know

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go 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.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

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