From $11,950 per person
Milford Ultimate
Trip Overview
Perfected over the years, our Milford Ultimate heli tour is the trip of a lifetime.
Often described as 'the most scenic flight in the world', a Queenstown helicopter flight to Milford Sound is a true bucket list experience, and we want you to make the most of it! Relaxed and unhurried, our ultimate Milford Sound helicopter tours allow plenty of time and space for you to enjoy each incredible environment on your tour.
Departing from our Queenstown helicopter base, we fly west over the high country peaks of Queenstown towards the ‘Main Divide’ of the Southern Alps and into the World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park. The scenery unfolds dramatically before you as vast glacier-carved valleys spill toward the sea, thick with primeval beech forests.
Our Milford Sound helicopter tour includes four helicopter landings at diverse and pristine locations. You'll land at an alpine lake to explore and taste the pure water. Glide between misty waterfalls and over the glittering waterways of Milford Sound, watching for pods of dolphins before alighting at the edge of a coastal rainforest.
Leave your footprints in the sand of uninhabited West Coast beaches, and smell the fresh salty air. Witness slow moving glaciers high in the Alps, marveling at their ever-changing blue ice formations and caves. At each landing site, the helicopter will shut down for you to enjoy the quiet sound of these natural treasures. Perhaps a curious Kea, New Zealand’s native parrot, will drop in to say hello.
Our ultimate Milford Sound helicopter tour from Queenstown includes a gourmet picnic hamper of delightful cheeses, cold meats, breads, salads and fruit, along with champagne and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. Your pilot will select a stunning location for you to enjoy your lunch, based on the weather and season. You could be sipping champagne next to a mountain lake, or on the shore of a breathtaking fiord - no two Ultimate Milford Sound heli tours are ever the same, making it one of the most unforgettable Queenstown helicopter tours.
Highlights
Landings
Four remote landings may include; Alpine Lakes, Rugged West Coast Beach, Alpine Snow/Glacier, High-Country Stations
Picnic Inclusions
Gourmet picnic hamper - selection of meats, cheese, fruit and chutneys. Drinks - water, juice, beer and champagne. Dietaries can be catered for please advise upon booking.
Helicopter Choice
The choice is yours:
Airbus H130 (Eurocopter B4) - Up to 6 (5 when in 2 pilot configuration)
- Air conditioned wide body cabin with individual leather seats
- Enhanced safety features
- 65 sq feet of windows for exceptional viewing
- Eye In The Sky Aviation Certified Cockpit Video, Audio & Flight Data Recorder
Airbus H125 (Squirrel) - Up to 6 with 2 in the tandem front seat & 4 across the rear bench seat.
- 4 passengers across rear bench seat
- 2 on front bench seat. (CAA limit on front bench seat, combined weight 154kgs)
- Eye In The Sky Aviation Certified Cockpit Video, Audio & Flight Data Recorder
Airbus H130 (Eurocopter B4)
• Airbus H130 (Eurocopter B4)
• 23% larger cabin space
• Fenestron Tail Rotor
Airbus H125 (Squirrel)
• Airbus H125 (Squirrel)
• Conventional Tail Rotator
Add-Ons & Upgrades
Your flight is just the beginning. Whether you're marking a special occasion or simply want to make the experience even more memorable, we can arrange a range of additions to complement your time in the air, and on the ground.
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Have something else in mind? We love a challenge. Just click on "Customise Flight", tell us what you'd like to include and we'll take care of the rest.
More Info
What to Bring
Camera, sunglasses, sturdy shoes, warm jacket and a smile.
Departure Time
Once you have submitted your enquiry we will be in contact within 24 hours to confirm your departure time.
Pickup Information
Either self-drive to our departure lounge at the Queenstown airport where we have ample complimentary parking and aim to be here 20 minutes prior to lift off. Alternatively, we can arrange a pick up 30 minutes from the departure of your heli tour from your Queenstown accommodation.
Book with Confidence
We recommend booking your Queenstown helicopter tour for your earliest available date. If we are unable to fly due to inclement weather, we'll endeavour to 'roll' your reservation over to the next available day. If all rescheduling options are exhausted and you are unable to fly with us due to poor weather, we will offer you a refund on your flight. Outsourced partners for some experiences may have their own cancellation policy.
Cancellation Policy
24 hours of tour receive a 25% refund
7 days of tour receive a 50% refund
8 days or more receive a 100% refund
(100% refund will be issued if cancelled due to weather)
Milford Ultimate
Stroll on a deserted beach, soar amongst mountains, and dine at an alpine lake suspended above Fiordland. Learn of the age old glaciers and prehistoric rainforests in a habitat seldom frequented by man. This relaxed and interpretive expedition distils the essence of New Zealand’s most dramatic scenery.
- Allow 4 hours, Exclusive charter only
- Airbus H125: $11,950
- Airbus H130: $14,500
The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice. Pricing Valid until 30th September 2026.
From $11,950 per person
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