Milford Alps to Ocean Helicopter Flight
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Embark on an unforgettable journey from towering mountains to rugged coast with this scenic helicopter flight over Milford Sound. Experience the thrill of a glacier flyover as you traverse the full length of this breathtaking fjord to meet the Tasman Sea. Touch down on a remote West Coast beach and breathe in the fresh sea air before flying back towards Glenorchy. Marvel at the stunning panoramic views as you land on snow, completing this exhilarating adventure. This experience departs at 2 pm and lasts approximately 75 minutes. Included in the experience are the scenic helicopter flight, landing on the West Coast beach, and the opportunity to witness some of the most spectacular landscapes New Zealand has to offer. Get ready for an adventure you'll never forget!
Location
What you need to know
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Landing on West Coast Beach
- Fly from towering mountains to rugged coast and experience the thrill of glacier flyover
- Traverse the full length of Milford Sound to meet the Tasman Sea
- Land on a remote West Coast beach and breathe in the fresh sea air
- Fly back towards Glenorchy to touch down on snow with breathtaking panoramic views
- This experience departs at 2pm
- Please allow approximately 75 minutes for this experience
- This experience takes place in Glenorchy, Queenstown, Otago
- All flights depart from Heli Glenorchy on 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy, New Zealand.
- Wear sensible comfortable covered shoes
- Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket
- Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
- Minimum passenger numbers apply
- Tour operator reserves the right to up-grade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required
- Occasionally flight paths or landing locations may alter at the pilot’s discretion
- Flights are also weather dependent
- Please contact the provider an hour and a half prior to departure for a weather check.
- Minimum of two participants for flights to operate.
- Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- No-shows are charged 100%.
- If we cannot operate due to weather and passengers are unable to fly as a result, no cancellation fees apply.
- 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
