SCENIC FLIGHTS TO MILFORD AND DOUBTFUL SOUNDS

Milford Sound scenic flights, snow landings, cruises, fly over the Milford Track

Scenic Flights Milford Sound & Fiordland

Milford Sound helicopter tours offer a trip of a lifetime. Deep in the Fiordland National Park, the famous Mitre Peak will feature in all our Milford Sound scenic flights. Milford Sound is renowned for the remote Milford Track, mecca for adventure-seekers. On your Milford Sound scenic flight see wilderness forests, pristine lakes and waterfalls and jagged peaks of the mountains.

Check out our Milford Sound Flightseeing Tours

Milford Express - (Fight 106A)

Departing Queenstown Airport fly towards the West Coast with unobstructed views of Glenorchy, the Dart River and mighty Mt Earnslaw. From here the flight crosses the Hollyford Valley and the main divide revealing Milford Sound and Mitre Peak. Overfly Milford Sound taking in the ancient rock formations and unspoilt vistas, the flight then returns via Mt Tutoko. A landing will take place within the magnificent alpine scenery on the return flight.

Price: NZ$575 per person
Time away: Approximately 1 hour, 5 minutes
Landings: one

Milford Sound, with Glacier Landing (Flight 106)

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The icon of Mitre Peak beckons you as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Get up and close with some of the most spectacular mountains and glaciers in the Southern Alps before landing at Milford. Experience the Sound up close and personal with great photo opportunities of Mitre Peak and the Bowen falls. Upon departing Milford via the Harrison Valley take in the beautiful blue green icefalls, true rivers of ice, as we land you exclusively upon Ngapunatoru Plateau of Mt Tutoko. One of the few companies with this privilege. Return to Queenstown via isolated valleys with impressive views to make this special trip truly memorable.

Price: NZ$675 per person
Time away: Approximately 1½ - 2 hours
Landings: Two - Milford & Glacier/snow

Heli - Cruise - Heli (Flight 106 + Optional Extra 1)

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Taking our magnificent Milford Sound flight option, upon landing in Milford, join the Mitre Peak Cruise - an exploratory nature style tour through the Sound and out to the St Ann Point Lighthouse

Price: NZ$795 per person
Time away: Approximately 4 hours
Landings: Two - Milford & Glacier/snow

Milford Sound Extended Flying (Flight 106 + Optional Extra 2)

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Enjoy our magnificent Milford Sound flight with an extended flight option that will take you to the mouth of Milford Sound and out to the Tasman Sea to experience New Zealand's West Coast.

Price: NZ$795 per person
Time away: Approximately 2½ hours
Landings: Three - Milford, Coastal Beach & Glacier/snow

Milford Sound & Hike - (Flight 120)

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Enjoy an exhilarating scenic flight by helicopter past spectacular mountains, ice falls, rivers and lakes before landing on a glacier within the Southern Alps of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Park. Begin your trip of discovery walking amongst ice pinnacles, glacial lakes, deep blue crevasses and cascading waterfalls. Included is a visit to the world famous Milford Sound and a short walk.

Price: 2 people NZ$1850 per person (minimum 2 people)
Time away: Approximately 3 hours
Walk time: Approximately 1½ hours
Departs: On demand

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Milford Experience (Flight 109)
Private Charter

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Fly north west across the Southern Alps and into Fiordland National Park where mountains, fiords, rain forest, lakes and rivers will greet you. Nestled at the head of the Sound, we land at Milford, with time to take in this beautiful landscape before flying down the Sound and out to the Tasman Sea. A glacier landing with blue and green ice falls is a must to see before departing for a high mountain landing for a gorment picnic lunch

Price: NZ$1375 per person (minimum 2 people) 3 people or more: NZ$1025 per person
includes wine and cheese
Time away: Approximately 2½ hours
Departs: On demand
Landings: Three

Fiordlander - (Flight 110)
Private Charter

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Fly across Lake Wakatipu into the heart of the Fiordland National Park to the breathtaking Lake Quill and the 2500 ft Sutherland Falls. View the famous Milford Track - one of New Zealand's popular wilderness areas en route to Milford Sound. Following all this you experience a glacier landing, one of the most awe inspiring experiences with ice formations and crevasses to astound. Time for lunch at our remote musterers cabin before your return. Fly across Mt Aspiring National Park over the famous Moonlight and Shotover Canyons before landing back into Queenstown.

Price: NZ$1625 per person (minimum 2 people) 3 people or more: NZ$1125 per person
Includes gourmet lunch
Time away: Approximately 3 hours
Departs: On demand
Landings: Three

Fiordland Explorer - (Flight 111)
Private Charter

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Absolutely stunning, the flight takes us over Te Anau, Lake Manapouri and the Wilmot Pass into remote Doubtful Sound. Fly over George and Bligh Sounds via the Sutherland Falls en route to Milford Sound. A glacier landing, along with several other remote landings and a gourmet lunch somewhere in the wilderness.

Price: NZ$2467 per person (minimum 2 people) 3 people: NZ$2050 per person
Includes gourmet lunch
Time away: Approximately 3½ hours
Departs: On demand
Landings: Four

Doubtful Sound Flightseeing - (Flight 112)
Private Charter
Doubtful Sound is remote and spectacular, featuring beautiful inlets and dramatic views. From Queenstown the flight takes us over vast untouched forests. After a 10 minute photo stop on the isolated shores of the Sound, we fly to a mountain top for a gourmet lunch surrounded by stunning alpine scenery.

Price: NZ$2250 per person (minimum 2 people) 3 people: NZ$1890 per person
Includes gourmet lunch
Time away: Approximately 3½ hours
Departs: On demand
Landings: Two

For your comfort and safety

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Because you'll be outdoors in an alpine environment you will need:

comfortable walking shoes/boots
windproof jacket
warm clothing
drink bottle
sunglasses, hat, sunblock and any personal items

All trips are escorted by professional guides. Mountain guides are members of the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. Mountain bike guides are member of the New Zealand Mountain Bike Association. All have appropriate permits and licences for the areas in which we operate.

Departures
All helicopter tours depart from and return to the Helicopter base at Queenstown Airport. (5 minutes from Queenstown).

Complimentary Transfers
A courtesy coach is available to pick up and drop off passengers in the Queenstown area.

Minimum Numbers
All flights are subject to a minimum of two adult passengers.

Other Services
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters also offer the following sevices:

heli-skiing charters
customised flight tours
conference and incentive group charters
airport helicopter transfers.

Queenstown Base

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Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd.
The Helicopter Base, 2 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport
P.O.Box 2152
Queenstown
New Zealand
(approx. 5 minutes from Queenstown)
Freephone: 0800 801 616 (within NZ only)
Phone: +64 3 442 3016
Fax: +64 3 442 3019
Email: qtown@glaciersouthernlakes.co.nz