Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Queenstown including Helicopter Flight

Discover Milford Sound by land, sea and air on this ultimate full-day tour from Queenstown. First, you'll travel through magnificent alpine landscapes on  a journey by luxury coach to Milford Sound. Then take a leisurely 2-hour Milford Sound cruise to enjoy the scenery and wildlife as you sail the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. Complete you Milford Sound experience, with a return 1.5-hour scenic helicopter flight to Queenstown.

You'll be picked up from your centrally located Queenstown hotel to begin the scenic five-hour alpine drive to Milford Sound in a luxury 47-seater air-conditioned coach, equipped with reclining seats and glass roof for your full viewing pleasure. Enjoy commentary by the driver as you travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through rolling countryside to Te Anau for a morning tea break. Continue along Milford Road and its stunning alpine scenery, stopping along the way for photo opportunities.

On arrival at Milford Sound board a 2-hour nature cruise. Learn about the region's history, flora and fauna as you immerse yourself in the beauty of Milford Sound. You'll see numerous waterfalls, rainforests, towering peaks and wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins when in season. Receive complimentary tea and coffee and lunch is available to be purchased onboard the nature cruise.

Following the cruise board a short shuttle bus for a short trip from the wharf to the airstrip for the last and most exciting leg of the tour a 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown. Soaring over Milford Sound is the ultimate breathtaking experience, with views of alpine scenery, glaciers, rivers, lakes and rainforest. Helicopter flight includes a snow landing on the Donne Glacier (conditions permitting).

You'll be picked up from the airport to return to Queenstown hotel.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Queenstown hotels

Departure Time:

• 7:30am (October to April)
• 6:55am (May to September)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at 4:30pm (May to September) or 5:30pm (October to April)

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off from Queenstown
• One-way transfer from Queenstown to Milford by luxury air-conditioned coach (5-hours)
• 2-hour Milford Sound nature cruise including commentary and onboard nature guide
• Shuttle transfer from Milford Wharf to airstrip
• 1.5-hour one-way scenic helicopter flight from Milford to Queenstown

Exclusions:

• Lunch (purchase on board cruise at additional cost)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Coach information:Luxury 47 seater with reclining seats and air-conditioning with glass roofs for additional viewing.
• Helicopter information: Maximum 6 people per helicopter. Note helicopter flights are weather dependent, If due to unfavorable weather conditions the flight does not operate, you will return to Queenstown by luxury coach and refunded the difference.
• What to bring: comfortable shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent.
• All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Local Operator Information:

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