Private Fiordland Ultimate Helicopter Flight - 4.5 Hours
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime on the Fiordland Ultimate Experience with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, a private helicopter charter from Queenstown. This comprehensive Queenstown helicopter tour introduces you to the many hidden corners and secret locations that still exist in New Zealand's Fiordland National Park. With three alpine locations included, the 4.5 hour Fiordland Ultimate Experience is an exclusive and personalised tour like no other.
Your Fiordland and Milford Sound private tour begins with taking off from Queenstown in the comfort and luxury of a private helicopter. As you soar above the Southern Alps, multiple glaciers and alpine lakes, you'll be treated to unparalleled views that will leave you in awe. Look out for well known landmarks such as Mitre Peak and Milford Sound, with plenty of time to snap some pictures from your window seat.
Throughout the Fiordland Ultimate Experience, your Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters pilot will provide informative commentary on your surroundings. Listen out for stories about Iris Burn and the Kepler Track, as well as Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound. One of your alpine landing locations is on the shores of Lake Quill, a truly spectacular hidden gem in Fiordland National Park. Another landing is above the iconic Doubtful Sound inlet, where you will have plenty of time to take photos.
With Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, you can trust that your helicopter charter from Queenstown will be an unforgettable experience. Explore the hidden pockets of Fiordland National Park at your own pace, with a delicious gourmet picnic also included. Whether you're travelling with family, friends or a corporate group, this extraordinary adventure with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters is sure to leave you feeling awestruck.
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What you need to know
- 4.5 hour private helicopter flight with three landings
- Alpine and glacier landings
- Landing at Lake Quill
- Delicious gourmet picnic lunch
- Commentary from the pilot
- This experience departs year round on request. You also have the choice of helicopters from the Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters fleet
- Please allow approximately 4.5 hours of this experience
- This experience departs from 35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown
- Courtesy transfers are available from Queenstown Central (enquire at the time of booking)
- Comfortable walking shoes/boots
- Windproof jacket
- Warm clothing
- On all scenic flights, minimum numbers apply unless otherwise stated. Individual bookings may be combined if necessary to achieve minimum numbers. We carry a maximum of 6 passengers per aircraft within Civil Aviation Authority restrictions. For aircraft weight and balance purposes, please advise at the time of booking if any passenger exceeds 83kg (CAA standard weight)
- Do you have your own transport or would you like a hotel pick up? If so advise hotel pick up location
- Please advise preferred departure time
- Helicopter filghts are weather dependent
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Cancellations within 24 hours of the departure time will incur a 100% cancellation fee
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
