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Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Package from Queenstown

Travel to Milford Sound in style on a half day Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise package from Queenstown. Book now!
Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Package from Queenstown

Highlights

  • Return helicopter flight from Queenstown

  • Two-hour scenic cruise in Milford Sound

  • Remote alpine landing in Fiordland

  • Bird’s eye view of Milford Sound

  • Chance encounters with wildlife

  • Plenty of photo opportunities

Experience the ultimate Milford Sound adventure on a Milford Sound Heli Cruise Heli tour with Heliworks Queenstown. Soar above some of New Zealand's most spectacular landscapes on a Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown, including a remote alpine landing as well as a cruise of the fiord itself. This four-hour package is perfect for those looking to explore Milford Sound from above and below in just half a day!

The Milford Sound Heli Cruise Heli tour with Heliworks Queenstown begins by flying out over Queenstown towards the Richardson Mountain Range and the South Island's West Coast. Take in spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks and dramatic valleys of the Southern Alps before making your first helicopter landing at a remote alpine location chosen by your pilot. Step out of your helicopter to be surrounded by New Zealand wilderness, offering a superb opportunity to take photos.

Continuing on your Milford Sound helicopter flight, you will soon enter Fiordland National Park and welcome your first glimpse of Milford Sound itself. Fly through the fiord and admire views of dramatic cliffs, waterfalls and the iconic Mitre Peak from above. You will then land at the helipad to embark on a two-hour Milford Sound scenic cruise. Highlights of the Milford Sound boat tour include Stirling Falls, Mitre Peak, waterfalls and wildlife, as well as insightful commentary from your nature guide.

Following the cruise, your Milford Sound helicopter flight makes its return trip to Queenstown along a different flight path, promising even more fantastic scenery. The Milford Sound Heli Cruise Heli package offers a unique perspective of one of New Zealand's most iconic destinations, allowing you to experience it from a whole new angle. Travel to Milford Sound in style by booking a Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown today!

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Inclusions

  • Return scenic helicopter flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
  • Two-hour cruise in Milford Sound
  • Remote alpine landing
  • Informative pilot commentary

Time

  • This experience departs at 9:15am daily

Duration

  • Please allow 4 hours for this experience)

Departure Location

  • This experience includes pick up from central Queenstown or meet at Heliworks Queenstown base, 64 Grant Road, Frankton.

What To Bring

  • Wear sensible comfortable covered/closed toed shoes
  • Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket
  • Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent

Additional Information

  • Participant changes are fine as long as the passengers are a similar weight
  • Spectators are welcome wait and watch you flight take-off and land from our hangar
  • Flights are weather dependent. Weather checks are to be made one hour prior to departure. If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply
  • There are wheelchair access and facilities
  • A minimum of two passengers are required for most scenic flights
  • Children must be accompanied by a full fare paying adult
  • Experience provider reserves the right to up-grade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required
  • Occasionally flight paths or landing locations may alter at the pilot’s discretion
  • For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, we require all passenger weights at the time of booking. Once we have received and reviewed this information we will be able to confirm the booking

Terms And Conditions

  • Please contact the provider an hour and a half prior to departure for a weather check.
  • Minimum of two participants for flights to operate.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
  • No-shows are charged 100%.
  • If we cannot operate due to weather and passengers are unable to fly as a result, no cancellation fees apply.

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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$1,381.93

AUD

Age Groups

Toddlers (1-2)
Preschool (3-5)
Primary school (6-8)
Middle school (9-11)
Young teens (12-14)
Teens (15-17)
Students (18+)

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