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Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

18 Reviews 4.94 out of 5 stars Based on 18 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Queenstown, New Zealand

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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Allow 4 hours

2 landings: Milford Sound & Alpine landing

Over The Top Helicopters are pleased to offer a personal scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound with a cruise. Your pilot, acting as your personal guide, will fly you down to Milford, over the breath-taking snow-capped Southern Alps, where we will land and shut down the helicopter. You will board the cruise boat to take one of the most memorable journeys you can imagine down Milford Sound, taking in the rainforest covered slopes and the majestic waterfalls. On return to Milford you will again board the helicopter for yet more amazing scenery from the air, together with a landing on an alpine location allowing you to take more photographs of an amazing experience.

What's Included

  • Applicable landing and facility fees
  • Scenic Helicopter tour
  • National Park fees
  • Food & Beverage
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Meeting and Pickup

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Meeting point

Tex Smith Lane
Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Milford Sound

Experience Milford Sound from the air and sea. Over The Top Helicopters are pleased to offer a scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound to join a cruise boat. Escorted throughout the journey by your pilot, together you will board the cruise boat to take one of the most memorable journeys you can imagine down Milford Sound, taking in the rainforest covered slopes and the majestic waterfalls from sea level. On return to Milford airport, board the helicopter for yet more amazing scenery from the air, together with a landing on a remote alpine location, accessible only by helicopter. With the helicopter shut down, take in the serenity of the quiet location for some photographs before starting up again for the return journey back to Queenstown
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Over The Top - The Helicopter Company

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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Minimum passenger numbers apply for Shared flights
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements on shared flights. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in uneven terrain

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 18 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • Applicable landing and facility fees
  • Scenic Helicopter tour
  • National Park fees
  • Alpine Landing
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off
  • Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Professional pilot / guide
  • Food & Beverage

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Pricing is based either per person or per helicopter at one rate
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Minimum passenger numbers apply for Shared flights
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements on shared flights. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in uneven terrain
  • A warm layer is recommended to bring with you or wear
  • You will be contacted either the day prior or the day of your booking to confirm based on weather conditions
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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