What to do and see in Southland Region, South Island: The Best Helicopter Tours

Allow 1.5 hours Includes 1 landing on a glacier In the Queenstown area, we have three of the largest glaciers in New Zealand’s South Island and they are all above 6000 ft. Our Milford Sound and Glacier experience combines a scenic flight over the Southern Alps to the majestic Milford Sound, where you will fly over the Sound before heading north to the glacier areas. We will land beside one of the glaciers, providing the ideal opportunity for you to explore and take some memorable photographs.

Inclusions: Scenic Helicopter tour, Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly, Professional pilot / guide, Applicable landing and facility fees, National Park fees, Complimentary Hotel pickup and drop-off, Complimentary bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

View alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys, and ice capped mountains from above with this 2-2.5 hour helicopter tour. Fly over the fiord and enjoy landing on a remote west coast beach and an alpine glacier!

Inclusions: Scenic Helicopter tour, Glacier and West Coast Beach landing with helicopter shut down to experience complete serenity of the surrounds, Live commentary in English from your knowledgeable pilot, Dramatically stunning views in the Fiordland National Park, Amazing opportunity to capture the most photographic scenery in New Zealand, Applicable National park, landing and facility fees, Complimentary car parking, Luxury and pristine range of helicopters within the fleet, Shared or private helicopter options available

Exclusions: Food and Beverage - options available to pre purchase, Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Scenic Helicopter tour, Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly, Professional pilot / guide, Applicable landing and facility fees, National Park fees, Complimentary Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alpine Landing

Exclusions: Food & Beverage

Explore the spectacular Fiordland National Park by air on this half-day Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown. Fly over Milford Sound by helicopter with a guide, and gaze out over the cliffs, waterfalls, and forests below. Stop for a stroll in Milford Sound for fine views over Mitre Peak, then land on a West Coast beach and Mt. Tutoko glacier. Along the way, gain insight into Milford Sound’s impressive geography and see sides of the region many visitors miss. This 2.5-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your Queenstown hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Headsets, Helicopter flight

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Lunch

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot dolphins, seals and penguins. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past rivers, valleys and mountains with blue-green ice falls, and land upon Mt Tutoko glacier in the heart of Fiordland National Park.

Inclusions: Landing and facility fees, Headsets to hear the pilot clearly, Hotel pickup and drop-off, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities

Discover the highlights of New Zealand's South Island, from stunning glaciers to vast National Parks there's plenty to explore! Tour highlights include the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train, a glacier Heli Hike, Glacier Hot Pools and an unforgettable day trip to Fiordland for a Milford Sound Nature Cruise. The perfect way to fit the best of the South Island into five day! This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicles, Return coach transport from Christchurch, Breif commentary on board coaches and tours, 4 nights accommodation, TranzApline Scenic Train, Franz Josef Heli Hike, Glacier Hot Pools, Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Exclusions: Meals unless specified, Pre and post tour accommodation, Gratuities, Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours

Marvel at the natural wonders of Milford Sound on this full day Heli Tour from Queenstown with a boat cruise on Milford Sound!  This multi-stop Milford Sound, Glaciers and Waterfalls heli tour is an unforgettable way to experience the must-see highlights including a boat cruise on Milford Sound.  Get whisked away by helicopter, soar over the Fiordland National Park on a thrilling helicopter flight to Milford Sound, get up close to seals and dolphins on a Milford Sound nature boat cruise.  Followed by a snow landing on the peak of Mt Tutoko and then experience an unforgettable picnic and stunning photo opportunity below the waterfalls and hanging glaciers of the Earnslaw Burn Middle Earth waterfalls, one of the most magical locations featured in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' before flying back to Queenstown over the Richardson Mountain range.

Inclusions: Round-trip helicopter flight from Queenstown with 3 landings, Scenic Milford Sound Boat Cruise, Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Queenstown), Picnic Lunch with wine, beer or juice, Local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience the vastness of Doubtful Sound, three times longer and ten times larger than Milford Sound by flying out to the Tasman Sea on route to a gourmet lunch and wine in remote alpine wilderness before returning to Queenstown via even more outstanding scenery from Fiordland National Park.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Headsets, Private Helicopter flight, Gourmet lunch & wine, Lunch

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Fiordland National Park - far from the crowds found elsewhere. Fiordland Jet is is the only scenic commercial operator on these waterways, which means guests can enjoy an authentic kiwi experience in a small, personalized group tour. As a locally owned and operated business, we are taking tourism back to what it use to be - personal - and invite you to explore our beautiful home as one of the family. No rushing. No lines. Just wide open spaces and jaw dropping scenery. This is not the typical jet boat 'ride' - this is a journey - time to explore and learn about this amazing area and its rich history all while having heaps of FUN!

Inclusions: Local, knowledgeable Driver/Guide - interactive commentary, 75+ minutes of Jet Boating, 360' 'Hamilton spins', Guided nature walk, 20 minute Helicopter flight - includes 1 alpine landing, 3 Lord of the Rings Film Locations, Spray Coat, Life Jacket & Cold Weather Gear (when needed)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

New Zealand Luxury Helicopter Tours Queenstown Helicopter Flights New Zealand Luxury Helicopter Tours Queenstown Helicopter Flights The ultimate Fiordland experience traverses Milford and Doubtful Sounds as well as the lesser known George and Bligh Sounds.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Headsets, Private Helicopter flight, Gourmet lunch & wine, Lunch

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)