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This roughly 2.5-hour helicopter tour is one of the most extensive scenic flights from Queenstown, flying over Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound and the rugged beaches of the West Coast. You will land three times: in Milford Sound for a walk and photos, on a remote West Coast beach facing the Tasman Sea, and on a glacier or alpine area on the way back to Queenstown. Fly the full 16 km length of Milford Sound and see its sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls from the air.

Cross the Southern Alps from Queenstown
to Milford Sound
With the hotel pickup option, travel by vehicle from your designated pickup location; with the self-drive option, head directly to the helicopter base in Frankton. After a full safety briefing from your qualified pilot, take off and enjoy spectacular views over the Southern Alps and Fiordland National Park. During the flight, your pilot highlights points of interest.
Land in Milford Sound and take a walk

Your first landing is in Milford Sound. Step out of the helicopter to walk around, admire the scenery, and take photos.
Follow the fiord and land on a Tasman Sea beach

Fly the entire 16 km of Milford Sound, New Zealand's most famous fiord, taking in sheer cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and towering mountains. Continue to the West Coast where New Zealand meets the Tasman Sea, and land on a remote beach to experience this untouched, rugged landscape up close.
Land on a glacier or alpine area and return to Queenstown

On the way back across the mountains to Queenstown, make a final landing on a glacier or in an alpine area. Enjoy the snowy mountain views before returning to the base.
※ Flight times are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions.
※ The flight route may change at the pilot's discretion.
Meeting point :
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Meeting point information:
For the self-drive option, please come directly to the helicopter base on Lucas Place in Frankton. For the hotel pickup option, pickup is available from designated hotels and locations in Queenstown (such as the Queenstown i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 130 Frankton Road), and you will need to provide your accommodation details when reconfirming your booking. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand