Milford Sound Extended Helicopter Tour (Shared)
Exploring Milford Sound is on most people’s bucket-list when they visit New Zealand. This tour will see you experience Milford by helicopter – a truly breath-taking scenic flight along the sound.
Area
Fiordland
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
1-2 Hours
Enjoy a scenic showcase, flying from Queenstown over the Southern Alps to your first landing in Milford for a scenic walk and photo opportunity. Then fly the full 16km length of New Zealand's most famous fiord taking in the sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and imposing mountains of Milford Sound all the way to the coastline. Land on an isolated West Coast beach to experience the truly rugged nature of this untamed region before heading back across the mountains for one last alpine landing on the way home.
Tours Featuring This Experience
Be inspired by the itineraries below which include this experience and let our travel specialists craft a bespoke luxury holiday for you.
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View TourEpic New Zealand
Lose yourself in this wild matrix of luxurious lodges, unparalleled scenery, vast wilderness and rugged beauty as you delve deep into the South Island of New Zealand. Explore untouched lands and photograph epic landscapes. Witness tussock clad-plains, monolithic mountains, glacial lakes, endemic forests and undulating farmlands, not to mention staying at some of New Zealand’s most iconic wilderness properties.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationSofitel Queenstown
The Sofitel combines the ultimate in sophistication, intimacy and warmth with exquisite attention to detail in the heart of vibrant Queenstown, just moments from all the superb shops, bars and restaurants of this great little town.
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View AccommodationBlanket Bay
An elegant, luxury lodge, with a natural, rustic edge, Blanket Bay is framed by the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and New Zealand's majestic Southern Alps. Here you can indulge in a plethora of outdoor activities knowing that the relaxing lodge awaits.
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View AccommodationMatakauri Lodge
Matakauri Lodge is a luxury hideaway set just outside Queenstown on a hillside sloping down to Lake Wakatipu, offering stunningly designed accommodation, fine dining, superb service and incredible panoramic views of the lake and mountains.
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View AccommodationFiordland Lodge
Located in the Fiordlands region of New Zealand, Fiordland Lodge offers a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy including hiking, helicopter flights and fly fishing. Return to the lodge for exquisite meals, fine wines and superb hospitality.
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View AccommodationEichardt’s Private Hotel
Eichardt's opulent suites invite guests to relax in the lap of boutique luxury before exploring the pretty alpine town of Queenstown and its surrounds, one of the world's truly remarkable locations on Lake Wakatipu, ringed with mountains.
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View AccommodationMinaret Station
Minaret Station is New Zealand’s first premium alpine chalets, located in a stunningly picturesque glacial valley in the heart of the Southern Alps. With awe inspiring views and delicious cuisine, this is camping with a difference.
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View AccommodationROKI Collection Queenstown
Where alpine wilderness meets curated luxury, Roki Queenstown redefines mountain living. Think elevated design, immersive nature, and soul-stirring views, all wrapped in a collection of bold, architecturally striking residences.
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View AccommodationCabot Lodge
Located on over 2000 acres of fertile farmland, bordering Fiordland National Park and at the entrance of Cathedral Peaks Station, lies Cabot Lodge, a boutique, authentic luxury Kiwi lodge.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceTe Anau Glowworm Caves (Shared)
Experience the enchanting caves of Te Anau, which shimmer with the light of hundreds of glowworms.
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View ExperienceFly Nature Cruise on Milford Sound - Fixed Wing (Shared)
New Zealand’s incredible breadth of landscapes and staggering beauty becomes clear as you take to the skies over Lake Wakatipu and the glacial lakes, before cruising across the wildlife rich waters of Milford Sound on this shared experience.
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View ExperiencePrivate Helicopter Charter Fiordland Traverse
The remote and dramatically beautiful landscape of the West Coast, Fiordland and World Heritage Park are best discovered by helicopter, high above the rugged peaks, expansive waterways and pristine wildernesses of the region.
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