Scenic Flights
See the area from a whole new perspective, with plenty of options linking to cruises in Milford Sound
Flight-seeing trips by helicopter and fixed wing aircraft to Milford Sound and Mount Cook depart from Glenorchy airport. Milford Sound is just 36 kilometres in a direct line from Glenorchy. The change in scenery over this area is phenomenal and, if the weather is fine, it is one of the most spectacular excursions you will ever take. No landing fees at Glenorchy Airstrip mean that flight-seeing trips to Milford Sound can be more economical from Glenorchy rather than Queenstown.
Glenorchy Air
Experience awe-inspiring, personalised flights to Milford Sound, Mt. Cook, Mt. Aspiring, Stewart Island and beyond with this family-owned and operated company. While based at Queenstown Airport, pickups are available from Glenorchy. There are many flight options to suit your time, budget and level of adventure. All the aircraft have expansive windows, allowing every passenger unobstructed views.
To book your adventure, click on any of the following links below:
Milford Sound – Fly, Cruise, Fly – 9am | 1.30pm
Milford Sound – Coach, Cruise, Fly – 7am
Milford Sound – Fly, Explore, Fly – 9.30am | 1.30pm
Mt Aspiring and Glaciers Sunrise Flight (winter only) – 7.35am
Heli Glenorchy
Within 15 minutes of take off you’ll be discovering breathtaking fiords, waterfalls, glaciers, soaring above the world-famous Milford Sound or touching down for a snow landing. Wherever you go you’ll be taking in some of New Zealand’s unparalleled remote beauty. Choose from a variety of trips or create or your own charter, the sky’s the limit!
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Featuring cascading waterfalls, ancient glaciers, and lush alpine meadows. Once on the ground, embark on a guided hike through this untouched wilderness, exploring the dramatic terrain and taking in the awe-inspiring views. You will take a journey walking up the glacier-fed river and experiencing all the native Flora and Fauna the trek has to offer. From here, you will walk directly into the heart of Earnslaw Burn basin and be surrounded by waterfalls while enjoying an artisan picnic lunch. They then fly you back to Glenorchy, including the dramatic ascend, getting up close and personal with the blue ice from the “hanging” Glacier.
Discover some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery by air with an unforgettable aerial tour. As you soar above the stunning landscapes, marvel at the breathtaking vistas of snow-capped mountains and lush valleys. The journey culminates in a snow landing, where you can step out and immerse yourself in the panoramic views across Glenorchy. This unique experience offers a perfect blend of adventure and tranquillity and, most of all, some fun for all ages and group sizes.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking beauty of Mount Aspiring National Park, where hidden alpine lakes shimmer under the sunlight and cascading waterfalls create a symphony of natural wonder. Feel the exhilaration as you navigate through stunning ice formations, each one a testament to the raw beauty and resilience of the Southern Alps. Finally, experience the thrill of touching down on a glacier, a rare opportunity to step foot where few have trodden before, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of New Zealand’s South Island.