Mountains, glaciers and epic views before getting dropped back to your tour bus driver.
Depart from Milford Sound Airport and fly over Milford Sound to Tutoko Glacier, the highest peak in Fiordland National Park. A landing here lets you walk on the glacier and take photos for you to remember for years to come. Discover hidden alpine lakes, lush West Coast forests and land in a beautiful remote setting before getting dropped back to your coach along the Milford Road.
This flight can also be carried out in reverse - picked up by helicopter on your way into Milford Sound, from your coach, at our Milford Road landing location, fly up to the glacier to land, and returning to Milford Sound Airport where the coach will be waiting to take you to your Milford Sound cruise.
What’s included:
Scenic helicopter flight
1 remote landing
Stunning photo opportunities
In-flight commentary from your knowledgeable pilot via two-way communication
Drop off at our designated landing location along the Milford Road to reunite with your tour group
If you are self-driving to Milford Sound, our Glacier Galore tour is the option for you.
You arrive at Milford Sound Airport [104 Milford Sound Highway] 15 minutes before your flight is scheduled.
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Pre-flight orientation & safety briefing
You complete passenger information form if required. Then relax and enjoy the stunning view while your pilot readies the aircraft. Before boarding the helicopter, you undergo your safety briefing.
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Pre-takeoff
Time to get in the heli! Your pilot and ground crew ensure that you are comfortable, buckled in with your headset on and ready to go.
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Lift-off
The helicopter takes off and you’re airborne. Take in the sights of Milford Sound like Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls as you head towards Tutoko Glacier.
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Remote landing
Your pilot picks a secluded spot amongst the peaks to land. They carefully open the helicopter door and you step out into the Fiordland wilderness. Be sure to snap some photos!
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Back to the helicopter
Loaded back into the helicopter, you take off again, heading to your coach bus meeting location along the Milford Road.