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Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Helicopter Alpine Tour

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Helicopter Alpine Tour
Top rated
4.9083967 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9083967 out of 5 stars
131 reviews

Explore Milford Sound's fiord from the air and water. Take a scenic cruise past glaciers, icebergs, and frozen waterfalls, then experience an exhilarating alpine or glacier landing.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 4 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Pickup available from selected Queenstown hotels, please let us know about your accommodation when reconfirming your booking.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

S
Simon – Australia

Everything was 5 star. Stopping on the glacier was definitely the highlight.

M
Mark – Canada

Unbelievable experience. Will definitely be the best memory that we have for our New Zealand trip. The scenery and the experience cannot be put into words. Cheers, Mark from (Canada)

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight high above Fiordland National Park
  • Land in Milford Sound for an unforgettable scenic cruise
  • Glacier/alpine landing for stunning views and photo opportunities

Full description

Discover Milford Sound's stunning fjord from high in the air and on the water. Land in Milford and join an unforgettable fjord cruise past sheer cliffs and gushing waterfalls. Try to spot dolphins, seals, and adorable penguins. Then enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular rivers, valleys, and mountains with blue-green ice falls, and experience a glacier or mountain landing in the heart of Fiordland National Park.

Today, many of the local landscapes can be recognized because of their use as film locations. You can even fly over where movies were filmed! The pilots regularly work with film production crews and are happy to share plenty of stories of life on the film set. Finally, for the photo opportunity of a lifetime, alight on a glacier and enjoy panoramic views.

These highly experienced, well-known local pilots can’t wait to share with you their extensive knowledge and history of the area while showing you the best of New Zealand's amazing scenery.

Please note that there may not be snow on the day of your flight depending on the season, especially during summer.

Includes

  • Courtesy coach transfers from selected pick up locations
  • Qualified pilots and full safety briefing
  • 4-hour experience including helicopter flight with glacier landing
  • Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
  • In-flight commentary to highlight the points of interest

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Drones
  • Selfie sticks

Know before you go

  • We recommend booking in advance and at the start of your Queenstown itinerary to ensure you aren’t disappointed. If we cannot fly due to adverse weather, you can transfer your booking to another day. Alternatively, you will be provided with a full refund.
  • Upon booking, you will receive an automated confirmation from Get Your Guide. Please look out for a final confirmation from the activity provider, which will be sent once the minimum number is met, and your departure time is agreed.
  • In the event we do not reach the required minimum numbers, we will contact you to offer you an alternative option.
  • If you’re booking as a single traveller, your booking will be unconfirmed until we reach our minimum number. If this is the case, you will be notified immediately (during operating hours).
  • The away times (flight durations) specified in the tour are approximate and subject to weather conditions. Flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot’s discretion.

From $741.10 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 131 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Simon – AustraliaMarch 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Everything was 5 star. Stopping on the glacier was definitely the highlight.
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Mark – CanadaFebruary 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Unbelievable experience. Will definitely be the best memory that we have for our New Zealand trip. The scenery and the experience cannot be put into words. Cheers, Mark from (Canada)
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Roger David – United KingdomFebruary 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent pilot who gave a great commentary. Touched down on the mountain which was amazing and the views out of this world. Possibly my best days outing ever in 70 years

Product ID: 27835

Activity provider:Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
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