Adult $1,180
Child $830
Duration 1 Hour
Landing Alpine/Glacier
Flight 205

Milford Sound Flyback

Enjoy a direct, scenic helicopter flyback from Milford Sound to Queenstown. This transfer takes you above dramatic fiords, cascading waterfalls
and rugged alpine landscapes, showcasing the best of Fiordland from the air.

Elevate your experience with a Milford Sound flyback via helicopter to Queenstown

Just finished your day or overnight cruise, or completed the Milford Track, and dreading the long coach ride back to Queenstown? Elevate your experience with a Milford Sound flyback via helicopter, bypassing the 4-hour bus journey with a direct, scenic route that offers unparalleled comfort and breathtaking views.

Soar above the stunning fiords of Milford Sound, where cascading waterfalls and dramatic cliffs create a picturesque panorama. Glide effortlessly over snow-capped peaks and expansive glaciers, and land on a majestic glacier/alpine plateau for a truly unforgettable moment amid the pristine beauty of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

Capture spectacular photos, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and savor this luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that combines thrill, elegance, and awe-inspiring natural wonders. This flight is a must-do!

  • Bypass the 4-hour bus journey
  • Capture once-in-a-lifetime photos and views
  • Soar above Milford Sound and the Wakatipu Basin

Dates: 1 October 2025 – 30 September 2026

Adult (over 12 years)

$1,180

Children (0 - 11 years)

$830

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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