Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound
Overview
Climb out from Milford and up past Harrison's Cove, see sheer cliffs dwarf the surrounding rivers before approaching the Tutoko Glacier for a snow landing. Take a few minutes to capture some photo's on the snow before boarding the helicopter again to fly past the glaciated tops of Mt Tutoko, the highest peak in Fiordland national park at 2723m. Track via the lower Tutoko valley and return to Milford airport.
Inclusions
- Landing and facility fees
- Suitable Headsets.
- Live commentary on board
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Depart and return from the heart of Fiordland - Milford Sound. The airport itself is one of the most scenic in the world and you get to get airborne from here being directly amougst the stunning sights on offer. Your camera will start snapping photo's from the start to end of your journey!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Bowen Falls, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound 9679 New Zealand
As you depart from the airport you will have the Bowen Falls in all it's glory in sight! An elevated view gives you a perspective of how tall they really are.
Stop At: Mount Tutoko, Southland 9679, New Zealand
This flight includes a landing on the Tutuko Glacier. What a way to explore Fiordland and the snow! Lots of photo opportunities and fun to be had. Don't just look up at the mountains when you go to visit Milford Sound. Land on top of them and adventure from above.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Climb out from Milford and up past Harrison's Cove, see sheer cliffs dwarf the surrounding rivers before approaching the Tutoko Glacier for a snow landing. Take a few minutes to capture some photo's on the snow before boarding the helicopter again to fly past the glaciated tops of Mt Tutoko, the highest peak in Fiordland national park at 2723m. Track via the lower Tutoko valley and return to Milford airport.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Depart and return from the heart of Fiordland - Milford Sound. The airport itself is one of the most scenic in the world and you get to get airborne from here being directly amougst the stunning sights on offer. Your camera will start snapping photo's from the start to end of your journey!
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Bowen Falls, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound 9679 New Zealand
As you depart from the airport you will have the Bowen Falls in all it's glory in sight! An elevated view gives you a perspective of how tall they really are.
Stop At: Mount Tutoko, Southland 9679, New Zealand
This flight includes a landing on the Tutuko Glacier. What a way to explore Fiordland and the snow! Lots of photo opportunities and fun to be had. Don't just look up at the mountains when you go to visit Milford Sound. Land on top of them and adventure from above.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
Climb out from Milford and up past Harrison's Cove, see sheer cliffs dwarf the surrounding rivers before approaching the Tutoko Glacier for a snow landing. Take a few minutes to capture some photo's on the snow before boarding the helicopter again to fly past the glaciated tops of Mt Tutoko, the highest peak in Fiordland national park at 2723m. Track via the lower Tutoko valley and return to Milford airport.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Sturdy footwear and a jacket is required
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- The health of our staff is of upmost importance. If you have symptoms or are feeling unwell please do not come to our workplace.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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September 2023
Thank you Scotty for making my husbands 60th birthday unforgettable for him. Scotty was so professional and just a great guy.
Thank you Scotty for making my husbands 60th birthday unforgettable for him. Scotty was so professional and just a great guy.