From Queenstown: Extended 2.5-Hour Milford Sound Helicopter Tour

About this experience

This extended helicopter tour departs from Queenstown and covers some of the most remote terrain in New Zealand's South Island, flying over Fiordland National Park before landing at Milford Sound. The 2.5-hour flight takes in the sheer rock faces and waterfalls of the fiord, a glacier landing in the Southern Alps, and a pass along the wild West Coast, giving a scale of the landscape that is simply not accessible by road. Fiordland National Park covers over 1.2 million hectares and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the aerial perspective reveals ridgelines, snowfields, and valley floors that ground-level visitors never see. The route includes multiple landings, allowing passengers to step out onto a glacier and take in the silence of the high-alpine environment before continuing to Milford Sound, where the helicopter sets down near the fiord itself. The flight covers Mitre Peak, the Darran Mountains, and the coastline where the Tasman Sea meets the fiord system. Booking covers the full 2.5-hour airtime, all landings, and return transfer to Queenstown. Tickets are available across a range of departure times, and the small group format means each passenger has a window seat throughout the flight.

Highlights

• Begin your adventure with a scenic flight over the Southern Alps, touching down in Milford Sound for time to explore and capture the iconic Mitre Peak up close.
• Trace the entire 16 km length of Milford Sound, taking in dramatic cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and sweeping views out to the Tasman Sea.
• Land on a secluded West Coast beach, stepping out onto untouched sands framed by rugged ocean scenery.
• Experience an alpine or glacier landing on the return journey, giving you a breathtaking perspective of Fiordland’s icy landscapes.
• Return to Queenstown with three unforgettable landings and panoramic memories of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular regions.

What is included

• 2.5-hour extended Milford Sound tour from Queenstown
• Milford Sound landing with walk & photo stop
• West Coast beach landing for outdoor exploration
• Alpine/glacier landing on return leg
• Expert pilot and flight narration
• Access to Fiordland’s full aerial panorama

Not included

• Ground transfers to Queenstown departure point
• Travel insurance & personal expenses

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.