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Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Allow 1.5 hours

Includes 1 landing on a glacier

In the Queenstown area, we have three of the largest glaciers in New Zealand’s South Island and they are all above 6000 ft. Our Milford Sound and Glacier experience combines a scenic flight over the Southern Alps to the majestic Milford Sound, where you will fly over the Sound before heading north to the glacier areas. We will land beside one of the glaciers, providing the ideal opportunity for you to explore and take some memorable photographs.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Applicable landing and facility fees

Scenic Helicopter tour

National Park fees

Professional pilot / guide

Complimentary pickup and drop-off

Complimentary bottled water

Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly

Lunch

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Fly through the grandeur of the Alps, over rain forests, frozen lakes and majestic Milford to touchdown on an age old glacier. In the Queenstown area, we have three of the largest glaciers in New Zealand’s South Island and they are all above 6000 ft. Our Milford Sound and Glacier experience combines a scenic flight over the Southern Alps to the majestic Milford Sound, where you will fly over the Sound before heading north to the glacier areas. We will land beside one of the glaciers, providing the ideal opportunity for you to explore and take some memorable photographs. Either self-drive to our departure lounge at the Queenstown airport where we have ample complimentary parking and aim to be here 15 minutes prior to lift off. Alternatively, we can arrange a pick up from your Queenstown accommodation 30 minutes prior to lift off. Please note: Flights are weather dependent and subject to the pilots discretion.

Options

Private in Squirrel AS350

Exclusive in Squirrel AS350

Private in Eurocopter EC130

Exclusive in Eurocopter EC130 B4

Shared Flight

Share the helicopter with up to five other passengers. Charge is per seat.

Reviews

5.00

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Unreal. Worth every dollar

    Luke S,

    Jan 31, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Incredible experience. Knowledgeable and professional pilot and immaculate helicopter. Worth every dollar

From NZ$1,450.00

5.00
41 reviews
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