Milford Sound Heli Flight & Cruise from Glenorchy
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September 2026
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What you can expect
The ultimate way to experience Milford Sound - a Heli Cruise Heli adventure from Glenorchy! This 4-hour excursion with 2 scenic landings, departing from Glenorchy, offers a unique blend of views from the mountains to the sea. It promises an unforgettable journey through some of New Zealand's most spectacular landscapes.
Your adventure begins with a scenic helicopter flight from Glenorchy to Milford Sound, providing aerial views of Fiordland National Park's rugged wilderness. As you soar over snow-capped peaks, valleys and braided rivers, suddenly Milford Sound will unfold beneath you, showcasing its famous dramatic cliffs, cascading waterfalls and the iconic Mitre Peak.
Upon landing in Milford Sound, embark on a 2 hour boat cruise that navigates the length of the fiord. Marvel at the sheer cliffs rising from the depths, and keep an eye out for playful dolphins, fur seals, birdlife and even the elusive Fiordland crested penguin.
The adventure doesn't end there. Before returning to Glenorchy, your helicopter touches down on the Upper Humboldt Mountain range for an alpine landing. Here, you'll be greeted with breathtaking views of the Dart River and Lake Wakatipu. This unique vantage point provides an ideal photo opportunity to capture the essence of New Zealand's alpine beauty.
Location
What you need to know
- Complimentary transfers from central Queenstown to Glenorchy
- 2 helicopter landings, including a remote alpine location
- 2 hour scenic cruise in Milford Sound
- Includes a picnic lunch
- Informative pilot commentary
- Allow 4.5 hour from Glenorchy
- All flights depart from Heli Glenorchy on 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy, New Zealand.
- Child (3-11yrs) & infant (0-2yrs) rates apply
- Please bring comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, a warm jacket, camera, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Minimum numbers apply for flights to go ahead
- Flight paths and landing location can change at your pilot's discretion, depending on conditions
- We recommend booking this trip for one of your first available dates in Queenstown/Glenorchy to allow flexibility for weather changes
- Please contact the provider an hour and a half prior to departure for a weather check.
- Minimum of two participants for flights to operate.
- Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- No-shows are charged 100%.
- If we cannot operate due to weather and passengers are unable to fly as a result, no cancellation fees apply.
