Grand Tour + Milford Sound Cruise

Explore further in Milford Sound, cruise the fiord, step foot on the highest waterfall and the highest mountain in Fiordland National Park.

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Soak in the breathtaking views of Fiordland National Park

Sutherland Falls - the highest waterfall in New Zealand

Duration

Allow 3.5 hours

Landings

2 remote landing

Cost per person

$1250.00 incl. GST

Discover why Fiordland is beyond belief with this cruise + flight experience.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound, a place where nature's magic unfolds at every turn. Start your day with an exhilarating helicopter ride over the fiord, offering exceptional aerial views of the fiord and pristine ice carved valleys. Next, land on the Tutoko Glacier, the highest peak in Fiordland National Park. Its large ice shelf and sheer size will leave you in awe, before continuing on your flight to our second landing location above Sutherland Falls located on the world famous Milford Track. Both landings allow for photo opportunities and time to soak in the beauty of these remote alpine locations. Take to the skies once more before heading back to our base in Milford Sound. Continue your adventure with a scenic cruise through Milford Sound, where cascading waterfalls and possibly playful dolphins create a magical atmosphere. Surrounded by towering mountains, each moment here is unforgettable, showcasing nature's wonders in a spectacular display.

What’s included:

Scenic glacier and Sutherland falls helicopter flight
Milford Sound cruise
2 landings
Stunning photo opportunities
Commentary from your knowledgeable pilot via two-way communication during the flight
Grand Tour flights will depart at the below times, with the cruise on Milford Sound to follow. Please allow 20 mins to walk from the Milford Sound Airport to the Milford Sound terminal for the cruise departure. The cruise on Milford Sound is approximately 2 hours.
Depending on the weather, you may go on your Milford Sound cruise first and the Grand Tour flight second. We can discuss this on the day of your booking. The landings may be carried out in a different sequence.

Flight departure times

10.00 am

12.00 pm

2.30 pm

During the months of December and January – we may be restricted by cruise availability for last minute bookings.

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Your journey with us

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The welcoming office of Milford Helicopters

Arrive at Milford Sound Airport for your pre-flight orientation & safety briefing

You will go to Milford Sound Airport [104 Milford Sound Highway] 15 minutes before your flight is scheduled, here you will complete information forms as needed. Then relax and enjoy the stunning view while your pilot readies the aircraft. Before leaving to board the helicopter, you undergo your safety briefing.

Pre-takeoff

Time to get in the heli! Your pilot and ground crew ensures that you are comfortable, buckled in with your headset on and ready to go.

Epic Aerial Views of Milford Sound. — Magical Milford Aerial Views

Lift off

The helicopter takes off and you’re airborne. Take in the sights of majestic Milford Sound as your pilot weaves through the mountains, telling stories and history as you fly, heading towards Tutoko Glacier.

Remote landing

Your pilot picks a secluded spot amongst the peaks to land. They carefully open the helicopter door and you step out onto the glacier. Be sure to snap some photos!

Enroute

Back in the helicopter your pilot guides you back over the Darren Mountain range towards the Arthur Valley and New Zealand's highest waterfall, Sutherland Falls comes into sight.

4 People standing at the edge of Lake Quill with a helicopter hovering above.

2nd remote landing

After view the sheer size and scale of Sutherland falls your pilot will land for the second time at Lake Quill which feeds the falls. Be sure to step back and soak in the incredible scenery in this place of pure natural beauty and a UNESCO world heritage site.

Back to the helicopter, and arrive at the ferry terminal in Milford Sound

Loaded back into the helicopter, you take off again, enjoying alpine views as you head back to the Milford Sound Airport. After you return to Milford Sound Airport, there is a 20 minute nature walk to the ferry terminal. You will need to arrive 15 minutes before your cruise is scheduled, to pick up your boarding pass.