Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
Overview
Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot dolphins, seals and penguins. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past rivers, valleys and mountains with blue-green ice falls, and land upon a glacier/alpine in the heart of Fiordland National Park. (Glacier landing is subject to weather conditions).
Lunch available onboard: Whilst on your cruise, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. Don't forget to let a member of staff know if you wish to add this to your booking at an additional cost.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Landing and facility fees
- Headsets to hear the pilot clearly
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Will self-drive Pick up location TBC Kamana Lakehouse Mercure Queenstown Resort Heritage Queenstown Crowne Plaza Queenstown I-Site Millennium Hotel Pounamu Apartments The Rees Hotel Sherwood Bus Stop (Frankton Rd) The Hilton Resort & Spa
35 Lucas Place
Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Milford Sound
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants will be charged at the child rate (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must supply accurate weights upon booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown?
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Activity code: C-9180P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour 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.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Landing and facility fees.
- Headsets to hear the pilot clearly.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Landing and facility fees
- Headsets to hear the pilot clearly
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants will be charged at the child rate (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must supply accurate weights upon booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
