Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 19 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown worth booking?
Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown is a 4-hour experience in Queenstown, New Zealand, from $1665 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (19)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $1665 per person
Allow 4 hours 2 landings: Milford Sound & Alpine landing Over The Top Helicopters are pleased to offer a personal scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound with a cruise. Your pilot, acting as your personal guide, will
What you get
- Applicable landing and facility fees
- Scenic Helicopter tour
- National Park fees
- Professional pilot / guide
- Alpine Landing
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off
About this experience
Allow 4 hours 2 landings: Milford Sound & Alpine landing Over The Top Helicopters are pleased to offer a personal scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound with a cruise. Your pilot, acting as your personal guide, will fly you down to Milford, over the breath-taking snow-capped Southern Alps, where we will land and shut down the helicopter. You will board the cruise boat to take one of the most memorable journeys you can imagine down Milford Sound, taking in the rainforest covered slopes and the majestic waterfalls. On return to Milford you will again board the helicopter for yet more amazing scenery from the air, together with a landing on an alpine location allowing you to take more photographs of an amazing experience.
What's included
Included
- Applicable landing and facility fees
- Scenic Helicopter tour
- National Park fees
- Professional pilot / guide
- Alpine Landing
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off
- Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly
Not included
- Food & Beverage
What you'll see and do
Milford Sound
Experience Milford Sound from the air and sea. Over The Top Helicopters are pleased to offer a scenic helicopter flight to Milford Sound to join a cruise boat. Escorted throughout the journey by your pilot, together you will board the cruise boat to take one of the most memorable journeys you can imagine down Milford Sound, taking in the rainforest covered slopes and the majestic waterfalls from sea level. On return to Milford airport, board the helicopter for yet more amazing scenery from the air, together with a landing on a remote alpine location, accessible only by helicopter. With the helicopter shut down, take in the serenity of the quiet location for some photographs before starting up again for the return journey back to Queenstown
120 minutes here · Admission included
Over The Top - The Helicopter Company
This is our helicopter base and departure lounge
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Queenstown
Blue Hanger 10 Tex Smith Lane Frankton Queenstown
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 40 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Blue Hanger 10 Tex Smith Lane Frankton Queenstown
Options you can book
Private Eurocopter EC130B4
Exclusive in the Eurocopter EC 130 B4 helicopter
Share With Others
Pay per seat in an aircraft
Private Squirrel AS350
Exclusive in the Squirrel Helicopter
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Over the Top Limited
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pricing is based either per person or per helicopter at one rate
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Minimum passenger numbers apply for Shared flights
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements on shared flights. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in uneven terrain
- A warm layer is recommended to bring with you or wear
- You will be contacted either the day prior or the day of your booking to confirm based on weather conditions
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A stunning experience and a must do when in Queenstown
The entire crew from the front office to the pilot were warm, welcoming and professional. The communicate clearly and promptly with weather adjustments. The flight and landings were beyond incredible.
via Tripadvisor
Flight only offered
Did not get to Milford Sound due to bad weather but helicopter experience was great. Experienced pilot/guide was exceptional. Overall disappointed at not seeing Milford Sound but happy with alternative offered
via Tripadvisor
Superb experience!
Amazing views, superb service, very good pilot we felt safe throughout with. Landing in glacier was the icing on the cake!
via Viator
A spectacular experience
My partner and I were visiting Australia and New Zealand for the first time and Queenstown came highly recommended. We were also strongly encouraged to take a helicopter ride out to Milford Sound by our travel organizer and we are so glad we went with Over the Top! Right from when we were picked up at our hotel and transported to the airport, through check-in and boarding, we could tell Over the Top was carefully crafting an experience. I’ve forgotten the name of our pilot now, but he was great (and the back of his head is in one of the photos I’ve posted here!). Our pilot was not only a great pilot, but also a great aerial tour guide and photographer (very welcome when you’re standing on a glacier and need help capturing the moment). I expect all Over the Top pilots are of similar excellent caliber. The views were breathtaking and photos simply do not do it justice. I recall thinking as I took the photos that the photos were simply not capturing the sheer scale of southern New Zealand’s mountain range. It’s a must see. The Milford Sound cruise was also amazing with similarly breathtaking views, I think because of the contrast of earlier being above the mountains and then later sailing between them. The only advice I’d give here is to make sure you pre-pay for the cruise buffet, as you’ll be hungry by the time you arrive at the boat and the cash-only sandwiches they sell for those who did not pre-pay for a meal do not compare to the feast you could be having. The cruise is offered by a different company, so make sure to confirm with Over the Top that food is included in your package when booking. Also, I was very glad to have brought sunglasses as the glare from the snow capped mountains and the pristine Milford Sound waters would be blinding otherwise. Overall, a truly unforgettable experience. I’m writing this review almost a year after our experience and I still remember so many details. Over the Top strives for excellence and it is clear from the moment you arrive at their helicopter pad that your money was very well spent. When my partner and I return to Queenstown we’ll be planning to take another trip with Over the Top!
Response from the operator: WOW - A year later and you've been kind enough to share your thoughts. Thank you so much for choosing to fly with us. All your feedback is duly noted. We are constantly working at enhancing our experiences, particularly those where we work together with our valued 3rd party partners. So glad we'll also be seeing you again when you and your partner return to Queenstown as there are so many more wonderful excursions we'd love to suggest showing you. All the best and hope to see you soon.
via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable and worth it
Very kind and friendly pilot/tour guide, beautiful place that only can be reached by helicopter, unforgettable memory, worth it.
Response from the operator: Fantastic to hear - thanks so much for choosing to fly with us Natalia. We hope to see you again in the future.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1665 to $10240
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Over the Top Limited, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.0.
See everything Over the Top Limited runsWhy this scores 61
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Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Queenstown.
How much does Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown cost?
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Prices start at $1665 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Queenstown usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Queenstown is not rushed.
Is Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Queenstown, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Queenstown can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Queenstown and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Queenstown within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Queenstown?
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On Outty we rank every Queenstown experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Queenstown?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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