Queenstown & Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter Flights

From the dramatic peaks of Fiordland to the glacial valleys of Mt Aspiring National Park and the cinematic landscapes of Middle-earth, our flights offer unparalleled access to New Zealand’s most breathtaking locations.

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Discover New Zealand's Most Impressive Landscapes by Helicopter

Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters is Queenstown’s leading scenic helicopter company, where every flight is crafted as an adventure, not just a journey. From Milford Sound and Middle-earth to Fiordland, Mt Aspiring National Park and the Southern Alps, we showcase New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes from above. Our modern Airbus fleet and highly experienced pilots deliver exceptional scenic flights with alpine, snow or glacier landings that bring you right into the heart of the wilderness. With breathtaking views and a commitment to outstanding service, we make every moment in the air unforgettable.

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Whether you’re planning an exclusive experience or ticking off a bucket-list destination, we’re ready when you are.

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With over 1,000+ reviews on Google & TripAdvisor, we’ve built a reputation for being the best scenic helicopter tour experience in Queenstown. Don’t believe us? Check out some reviews from our recent flyers!

Highly recommend

Fantastic time with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters today for our 50 minute glacier experience. Highly professional and good communication all throughout the day. Special thanks to Jeremy our pilot who was knowledgeable and helpful. Five stars.

Nigel Swavley | Google Review

Bucket list trip!!!

Absolutely amazing! The views were breathtaking and having the opportunity to land on a snow covered mountain was a dream come true. Our pilot was friendly and very thorough in his explanations and knowledge of what we were seeing. He helped take pictures and definitely ensured our safety. Take off and landings were very smooth. I highly recommend this trip!

Debra L | TripAdvisor

Incredible experience!

Our flight with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters was absolutely out of this world! The views were just stunning — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our pilot, Alfie, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole flight so much fun. Highly recommend this incredible experience!

Carlee Jones | Google Review

Amazing once in a lifetime experience. A MUST do, especially with this company

Our pilot was extremely gentle but showed us all what was on offer there and back. He pointed out interesting and spectacular features of the trip. Offering information as we went. And throwing in a few sneaky adrenaline rush’s. So much fun and amazing views. Got to see wild goats on the way back. Flew close but not too close to the mountains. Was very mindful of a nervous passenger. Could not recommend this company highly enough, from pick up on the bus to flying to getting us to the cruise on time and flying us back. So safe, leaving a once in a lifetime experience in our minds. Awesome company and experience

Kylie T | TripAdvisor

A Sure Hit for All Ages!

Well run operation. The fly/cruise/fly tour by helicopter to Milford Sound is a must do. The scenery on the flight is spectacular and the cruise on Milford Sound is so scenic with steep canyon walls and lots of waterfalls. The staff were always smiling, genuinely love their jobs, and make every effort to assure each and every guest has a fun and memorable experience. Kurt was our pilot and he was informative along the way and did a great job keeping the ride comfortable.

I’ll be back the next time I visit Queenstown!

Mark B | TripAdvisor

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