Duration

Approximately 5 hours total trip duration including your landings.

About

An epic adventure that encompasses all the best sights the lower South Island has to offer. From our Queenstown Base, take in the beauty of the Southern Alps on the way to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi. Head north to the neve of the Franz Josef Glacier, a truly magnificent landing to experience.

The journey doesn’t stop there – fly to the heart of the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to view spectacular hanging glaciers and rivers of moving ice.

Our journey home takes us over stunning glacial landscapes, one of which we will land on before returning to Queenstown. This is a truly memorable way to view the South Island by air.

Highlights

• Scenic helicopter flight.
• Fly over Milford Sound/ Piopiotahi.
• Five landings including Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, West Coast Beach, Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef Township plus a pilots choice on the day.

What’s included

• Private Helicopter.
• Informative pilot commentary.
• Complimentary transfers from your Queenstown accommodation.

More Info

Get ready! Here’s what you should know

Departure Locations
Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base, Lucas Place, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Departure Times and check in
Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Combined weights of all passengers can be no more than 480kg. Within that, 2 passengers must not exceed a combined weight of 153kg in order to occupy the front two seats.

Actual weights will be recorded prior to the departure of your flight. This quote is conditional upon the information and weight estimates provided by you.

Please call 0800 500 575, 24-hours prior to departure for a weather check and to reconfirm your booking.

Weather
Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out.

Additional information

Flights, landings and routes may vary due to weather and the pilot’s discretion. Flight times are approximate and include your landing.

Prices include concession fees contributing toward conservation and sustainability management.

Drones, iPads and selfie sticks are not allowed on board for safety.

What to bring

• Warm clothing.
• Sturdy covered shoes.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Your phone/camera, and a sense of adventure.