NEW ZEALAND · HELICOPTER FLIGHTS IN FIORDLAND
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 9 helicopter flights in Fiordland earn their slot, each with its price, its rating and the detail that decides it.
Fly from Milford Sound to Queenstown over Fiordland, Sutherland Falls, the Southern Alps, and Lake Wakatipu with hotel drop-off.
“Air Milford provided our tour group a scenic flight back to Queenstown after a cruise on Milford Sound. We took off from an alternate runway due to changing weather. Anthony Sproull was the pilot of the plane I was in. We had 2 planes, with Read more”
Review of a 30-minute helicopter flight from Te Anau over the Kepler Mountains, with a mountain landing, alpine lakes, and Fiordland views.
Fly over Doubtful Sound, Campbell’s Kingdom, and Mount Kidd with two alpine landings on a 70-minute helicopter adventure.
“We had an amazing experience. Ben was a great pilot telling us about the area and made some very smooth takeoff’s and landings on two mountain tops. It was a highlight of our trip to New Zealand. The office staff were also super friendly and helpful. An amazing experience.”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound in 80 minutes, with window seats, pilot commentary, waterfalls, glaciers, and hotel transfers.
“We loved it! Was such great fun and the pilot’s were awesome 🤩 worth the money!”
Fly over Milford Sound, land on Tutoko Glacier, and see Sutherland Falls on this short, weather-dependent helicopter tour.
“First off I will say that our pilot, Josh, was fantastic. And Victoria at the desk was incredibly helpful, moving me to an earlier flight to make sure the weather wouldn't scupper my plans. I honestly really enjoyed the trip, brief as it was. My issue was when we returned to base, I opened the door to the office (the only way to get back to the car park) and held it open for a moment to see if the group behind me was following. They were taking some photos so I started to close the door, only for another gentleman to storm from behind the desk and slam it…”
Review of a 135-minute helicopter flight from Te Anau to Doubtful and Milford Sound, with two mountain landings and practical booking advice.
Fly from Glenorchy over Fiordland, Lake Quill, Sutherland Falls, Milford Sound, and Earnslaw Burn with three alpine landings.
Fly from Te Anau to Milford Sound, land at Lake Quill, and see Mitre Peak, Lake Iceberg, and Fiordland from the air.
Compare three Fiordland fiords from the air, with three mountain landings, a six-person group, and a weather-dependent 3-hour flight.
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