From Queenstown: Milford Sound & Glacier Landing Helicopter Tour

Take off from Queenstown
and fly to Fiordland

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 fly over remote valleys surrounded by ancient forest, pristine rivers, and mountains carved by ice.

Land at Milford and admire Mitre Peak

After landing at Milford, take a short walk in nature and photograph Mitre Peak, the iconic symbol of Milford Sound.

Fly over Lord of the Rings locations and icefalls

Continue your flight past majestic mountains and bluish icefalls. Many landscapes here are known as film locations, and you may fly over places where the Lord of the Rings was filmed. The pilots, who regularly work with film crews, share stories from film sets along with knowledge and history of the region.

Land on a glacier for panoramic views

Finally, land on a glacier or alpine area in the heart of Fiordland National Park, take in the sweeping panoramic views and take photos, then fly back to Queenstown.

※ Depending on the season, especially in summer, there may be no snow at the landing site on the day of your flight.
※ Departure times are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions. The flight route may change at the pilot's discretion.