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Milford Sound Heli-Cruise-Heli Express Private Charter

 

The Hero Milford Sound Helicopter Experience

This is the hero Milford Sound helicopter experience, combining a scenic heli flight, a jaw-dropping alpine landing, and a tranquil boat cruise through the fiord itself. From air to water, this flight is all about perspective.

Your journey starts at our heli base in Queenstown, lifting off towards the western reaches of Fiordland. We fly across the northern arm of Lake Whakatipu and track over the rugged ridgelines of the Richardson Mountains. The views are nothing short of incredible. Alpine valleys, remote high-country lakes, and pockets of untouched native bush fill your window at every turn.

During your flight Milford Sound will appear in all i’t’s glory. As we fly in, you’ll spot iconic Mitre Peak, towering cliffs, and waterfalls that drop straight from the clouds. Once we land near the water’s edge, your journey continues on a scenic boat cruise through the length of Milford Sound.

From this new vantage point, the scale of the fiord becomes even more impressive. You’ll cruise past dramatic cliffs and thundering waterfalls, including Fairy Falls, Stirling Falls, and the lush Hanging Gardens. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, fur seals, and, in spring and early summer, the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin.

On your flight, we’ll touch down on a remote alpine ridge so you can breathe in the crisp mountain air and take it all in. This short stop gives you a chance to connect with the landscape and capture a few photos that will leave your friends speechless.

The day ends with a final sweep over the wilderness of Fiordland and a renewed appreciation for the landscapes of the lower South Island. Add on the Earnslaw Burn for an additional adventure.

Why Take a Milford Sound Heli-Cruise-Heli?

  • Combines a scenic helicopter flight, alpine landing, and Milford Sound boat cruise
  • See Milford from the sky and the water for the complete experience
  • Chance to spot local wildlife including dolphins, seals, and penguins
  • Avoid the long drive and fly direct from Queenstown
  • Incredible photo opportunities from both above and below

 


4 hour experience


Gourmet Picnic Lunch


Boat Cruise


Conscious Choice


Waterfalls


Mountains


Lakes

We have private charter rates available for our Squirrel helicopters, our twin-engine Squirrels and our 9-seater BK.

Charters are a great option for bigger groups, or if you would like a more intimate experience.

Find out more about our fleet.

Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $8,275 per helicopter

Airbus H130 (up to 6 passengers): $9,930 per helicopter

BK (up to 9 passengers depending): $13,240 per helicopter

Prices are valid from 1 April 2026 - 30 September 2027.

We offer complimentary return transport from downtown Queenstown at 37 Camp Street. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience. If you are self-driving, we are based in Frankton and we have plenty of parking available.

  • Wear comfortable covered shoes
  • Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket
  • Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen and sunglasses

Bookings
• We recommend booking in advance via our online booking calendar.
• For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, we require all passenger weights at the time of booking. Once we have received and reviewed this information we will be able to confirm the booking.
• Our booking system will ask for your credit card details, which are securely stored to confirm your booking, however we will not charge your card until the day of your booking.
• Please note a surcharge will be incurred for credit and contactless payments.

Your flight
• You will need to contact us one hour prior to your departure time for a weather check.
• Minimum passenger numbers are required for all scenic flights. We reserve the right to upgrade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required.
• Flights depart on demand and are subject to availability.
• Flights depart from our Heliworks Queenstown base in Frankton.
• Advertised times away, flight and landing times are approximate and can be subject to weather conditions. On occasion, flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot’s discretion.

Pricing
• Our prices change annually from 1 October. Please select your preferred date of travel on our booking system or view the pricing section to view pricing schedules.
• Prices are in NZ currency and include Goods and Services Tax.
• We reserve the right to change prices at any time without further notice. However, if we have confirmed an advance booking the quoted price will not be altered.

Payments
• We accept EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard and cash. Please note a surcharge will be incurred for credit and contactless payments.

Cancellations
• Any cancellations made within 24 hours of departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee. If passengers ‘no-show’ for a flight, 100% of the fare will apply. If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply.

 

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