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Fly by helicopter from Queenstown over Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound. After landing at Milford Sound, enjoy a fiord cruise past sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Then fly over rivers, valleys and mountains with bluish icefalls, and land on a glacier or alpine area in the heart of the national park to take in panoramic views. Experienced local pilots share the history of the region and stories from the film locations along the way.

Fly over Fiordland National Park
by helicopter
After a detailed safety briefing from a qualified pilot, your flight begins in Queenstown. Soar high above Fiordland National Park and look down on majestic rivers, valleys and mountains.
Many landscapes in this region are well known as film locations, and you may even fly over places where movies were shot. Local pilots who regularly work with film crews share behind-the-scenes stories along with in-flight commentary.
Land at Milford Sound
and enjoy a fiord cruise

After landing at Milford Sound, board a scenic cruise. Pass sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls to see the fiord up close, with onboard commentary highlighting points of interest. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as dolphins, seals and penguins.
Land on a glacier or alpine area
for panoramic views

After the cruise, take off again for a thrilling flight past mountains with bluish icefalls. Land on a glacier or mountain in the heart of Fiordland National Park to enjoy sweeping panoramic views and take photos.
※ Departure times are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions. Flight routes and landing locations may change at the pilot's discretion.
※ Depending on the season, especially in summer, there may be no snow at the landing site on the day of your flight.
※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed.
Meeting point :
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters (self-drive option)
35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Meeting point information:
If you booked the self-drive option, please make your own way to the Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters base in Frankton, Queenstown.
Meeting point :
Queenstown hotel pickup (pickup option)
Meeting point information:
Pickup is available from designated hotels in Queenstown (Kamana Lakehouse, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown, Queenstown i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, Crowne Plaza Queenstown by IHG, Sherwood Queenstown, 130 Frankton Road, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, The Rees Hotel Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences, QT Queenstown). Please let the operator know where you are staying when reconfirming your booking. Check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand