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Milford Sound Heli-Cruise-Heli Ultimate

 

The most exclusive way to experience Milford Sound and Fiordland – by air, sea, and alpine landing.

This luxury Heli-Cruise-Heli Ultimate experience is the pinnacle of scenic exploration, combining a breathtaking helicopter journey, boutique Milford Sound cruise, and two unforgettable alpine landings. Including the spectacular Earnslaw Burn.

Begin your day with a scenic flight from Queenstown, soaring over the towering peaks and deep valleys of Fiordland National Park. Pass glacial formations, ancient rainforest, and endless waterfalls before descending into the majestic Milford Sound.

Then, step aboard a boutique cruise vessel for a relaxed, small-group experience on the water. Take in uninterrupted views of sheer cliffs and pristine wilderness. Enjoy a gourmet 2-course plated lunch prepared by their onboard chef.

After the cruise, take to the skies once more for a breathtaking glacier landing. From here, you’ll be surrounded by sweeping views of Fiordland’s pristine wilderness, with the park’s highest peak on full display. And the adventure doesn’t stop there…

Next, land at Earnslaw Burn, a secluded gem few get to see. Towering waterfalls tumble from a hanging glacier, surrounded by cliffs and native bush. It’s a setting that feels almost mythical.

This is the ultimate Milford Sound escape — luxurious, intimate, and completely unforgettable.

Why The Milford Ultimate is The Journey For You!

  • The most luxurious way to experience Milford Sound, combine a scenic helicopter flight, premium cruise, and two remote alpine landings in one seamless journey
  • Step aboard a boutique Milford Sound cruise for an intimate, crowd-free experience. Travel through the majestic fiord, complete with gourmet catering and personalised service
  • Touch down in two remote wilderness locations, including panoramic ridgelines and the awe-inspiring Earnslaw Burn.
  • Soar over Fiordland’s iconic landscapes, from dramatic mountain peaks to ancient valleys and glacial lakes
  • The ultimate way to see it all. This is the definitive luxury Fiordland and Milford Sound day trip for those seeking a premium, all-encompassing experience

 


5 hour 15 minute experience


3 Scenic landings


2 Course Lunch


Premium Boat Cruise


Conscious Choice


Waterfalls


Lakes


Fiord

The prices listed below are for our shared departures, so other guests will be on your flight. Our prices are also subject to change annually.

Adult (12+): $2,195 per person

Child (6-11): $1,540 per person

Infant: (0-2): N/A

Prices are valid from 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026. On our shared departures, you may be in a helicopter with up to 9 people.

Pricing Updates

Adult (12+): $2,395 per person

Child (6-11): $1,680 per person

Infant: (0-2): N/A

Prices are valid from 1 April 2026 - 30 September 2027. On our shared departures, you may be in a helicopter with up to 9 people.

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): $10,975 per helicopter

Airbus H130 (up to 6 passengers): $13,170 per helicopter

Twin-engine Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $15,365 per helicopter

BK (up to 9 passengers depending): $17,560 per helicopter

Prices are valid from 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026.

Pricing Updates

Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $11,975 per helicopter

Airbus H130 (up to 6 passengers): $14,370 per helicopter

Twin-engine Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $16,765 per helicopter

BK (up to 9 passengers depending): $19,160 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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