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Queenstown Transfer

If you travelled by coach to Milford Sound, how about catching a helicopter back to Queenstown? Take in the sights of the Routeburn Track, Glenorchy, Lake Whakatipu and even a remote landing: all while arriving in style and cutting your drive time by five hours.
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Duration

Allow 45 mins

Landings

1 remote landing

Cost per person

$950.00 incl. GST

Return to Queenstown from Milford Sound with a stunning scenic flight and remote landing.
Depart from Milford Sound Airport and fly over lush mountain forests, towering peaks, the Routeburn Track, Lake Whakatipu and Glenorchy on your way back to Queenstown. Throw in a remote landing and you’ve fed two birds with one scone by combining transport and adventure. A minimum of 4 passengers are required for this flight.

What’s included:

  • Scenic helicopter flight to Queenstown 
  • 1 remote landing
  • Stunning photo opportunities
  • In-flight commentary from your knowledgeable pilot via two-way communication
  • Drop off near Queenstown

Your journey with us

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01
Arrive at Milford Sound
You arrive at Milford Sound Airport [104 Milford Sound Highway] 15 minutes before your flight is scheduled.
Helicopter outside hanger
02
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.
Two women sitting in a helicopter
03
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.
Shot of Milford Sounds from helicopter
04
Lift-off
The helicopter takes off and you’re airborne heading towards Queenstown. Take in overhead views of the Routeburn Track.
05
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!
06
Back to the helicopter
Loaded back into the helicopter, you take off again, heading over Glenorchy and Lake Whakatipu before finally landing in Queenstown.

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