Explore by Air

Get a bird’s eye view of the world’s most stunning scenery with Air Milford, a family-owned and operated aviation company specialising in personalised sightseeing excursions.

Air Milford is a Milford Sound scenic flight and charter flight specialist, offering you flights to and from Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Mount Cook and Queenstown. 

Air Milford has a 100% safety record and operates a fleet of ‘high-wing’ Cessna, all of which offer superb views. It is also the only Queenstown company to fly the turbo prop Cessna Caravan, a state-of-the-art aircraft which ensures passengers have excellent viewing opportunities whilst enjoying quiet air-conditioned comfort and luxurious leather seats. 

For more information, including fly-cruise-fly options, Conference & Incentive packages, and flight transport to and from the Milford Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, please visit our website.

CHARTER SERVICE

Air Milford provide charter services New Zealand wide. Contact them directly for more information.

Alpine Helicopters specialise in awe-inspiring scenic experiences. With knowledgeable and experienced mountain flying pilots and a modern, comfortable helicopter fleet, let us take you to explore incredible places few people ever visit. Our friendly team will ensure you have an unforgettable flight as you take in the panoramic views from above.   

Alpine Helicopters has an aviation heritage that dates back to 1963 when company founder Sir Tim Wallis pioneered the use of helicopters for backcountry access and heli-skiing. Our local knowledge, as well as strong family traditions, makes Alpine Helicopters the ideal partner for all of your scenic and helicopter needs. From short scenic flights through to full-day experiences, let us tailor the perfect day for you.

Alpine Helicopters operate from both Queenstown and Wanaka.

Glenorchy Air is an owner-operated scenic flight airline based at Queenstown Airport. It offers scenic flights from Queenstown and Glenorchy to Milford Sound, where a cruise is available. All Glenorchy Air Milford Sound flights include a bonus return flight over the glaciers of the Barrier Range and, weather permitting, views of Mt Aspiring. We also fly to Fiordland, Aoraki Mt Cook, the glaciers, the penguin and albatross colonies of Otago’s east coast, Stewart Island, and to New Line Cinema’s Lord of the Rings movie location sites in the southern part of New Zealand’s South Island.

Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters is Queenstown’s leading scenic flight helicopter company built on a reputation of providing a high standard of professionalism and immaculate presentation. We fly guests from all over the world around the iconic landscapes of Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park.

Alpine or snow landings are part of all our flights and glacier landings are included in all Milford Sound experiences. Our premier flights also include landing on a remote alpine peak to enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic and wine. We pride ourselves on offering a professional and honest service and making you as comfortable as possible in our pristine 6-seater Squirrel helicopters. Our highly experienced, well-known local pilots will share with you their extensive knowledge and history of the area while showing you the best of our amazing scenery.

At Heli Glenorchy, their goal is to create personal and unforgettable experiences. See our beautiful part of the world from the skies above Glenorchy, Milford Sound, Fiordland and beyond with a local pilot, guide and storyteller. Explore the breath-taking wilderness, forests, pristine alpine lakes, wild West Coast beaches, cascading waterfalls, glaciers and jagged mountain peaks. If you are looking to explore, let Heli Glenorchy fly you.  

Leave the ordinary behind and discover the pure, pristine beauty of New Zealand. You’re in experienced and friendly hands with Queenstown’s most trusted helicopter company. They’re a family-owned, local company who are as passionate about helicopters as we are about this beautiful place we call home. Let us share our world with you.

The wilderness between Milford Sound and Queenstown has some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. Milford Sound Scenic Flights and Tours offers scenic flights, the famous Fly/Scenic Cruise/Fly package, and also scenic flight, coach and cruise options from Queenstown to Milford Sound.

Operating 6 aircraft, with window seats for all guests, our scenic flights capture the stunning beauty of this untouched wilderness – hanging valleys, cascading waterfalls, hidden mountain lakes and fiords, lush rain forest and snow-capped soaring peaks in the Fiordland and Aspiring National Parks.

Our experienced pilots will ensure you don’t miss a thing. All flights depart regularly on a daily basis and are subject to weather conditions. For the most up to date weather information, please contact us directly to discuss your best options to see the famous Milford Sound.

Over The Top – the helicopter company, operate the most modern helicopters in New Zealand. Distinctively ALL BLACK, our fleet incorporates the Eurocopter EC130B4, a 21st century helicopter, spacious and powerful with advanced safety features. Our flying experience in the area dates back to 1976. This span of over thirty five years has given our crew an intimate knowledge of the special places and unique people within the region along with an ingrained respect for the local weather and mountainous terrain. We look forward to sharing this expertise with you.

The ultimate in New Zealand heliskiing. Southern Lakes Heliski offers more terrain & more vertical than any other heliski operator in the region.

With a variety of daily and private charter packages, our highly experienced guides and pilots have been making the dreams of local and international skiers and snowboarders a reality for more than 30 years.

With our terrain spreading across 17 mountain ranges, and more than 800 diverse runs, we tailor our experiences to all abilities from intermediate through to expert skiers and boarders, ensuring there is no shortage of untouched snow.

Operating from both Queenstown & Wanaka, Southern Lakes Heliski provides a world-class experience.

For more than 40 years, Harris Mountains Heli-Ski has guided skiers and boarders to the choicest snow and terrain New Zealand has to offer.

Their team has decades of local and international experience, not only in heli-ski guiding, but in all aspects of mountaineering and alpine flying. They ski hundreds of peaks in eleven legendary mountain ranges – more territory than any other operator. From gentle rolling slopes, perfect for backcountry first-timers, to snowy bowls, challenging chutes and steep lines for the more experienced, this is the powder playground of your dreams.

They know these mountains. Let them show you why we love them.

Set against a backdrop of The Remarkables mountain range and nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is an internationally-recognised picture-perfect alpine paradise. The Helicopter Line offers a range of exciting flight-seeing packages encompassing Milford Sound, The Remarkables and the Queenstown Lakes District, as well as designing scenic helicopter tours to suit your itinerary. The many exciting activities available in this natural playground have earned Queenstown the reputation of ‘adventure capital of the world’. In conjunction with Queenstown Combos, The Helicopter Line also offers several activity Combos packages.

True South Flights premium boutique flightseeing company in Queenstown operating Cessna Caravan, Gipps Aero GA8 and Piper Lance aircraft to destinations across Aotearoa. We pride ourselves on providing an unforgettable flight experience with our experienced and knowledgeable team.

Our most popular destination is Milford Sound. The flight provides awesome views of some of NZ’s most scenic mountains and natural beauty. In Milford we connect with our cruise boat partners Pure Milford who operate the luxury catamaran The Gem for a 2-hour nature cruise will include seeing beautiful waterfalls, stunning wildlife, and views of the Tasman Sea. Experience a new route on the way back to Queenstown in time for dinner.

We connect Queenstown tourists with Aoraki (Mount Cook) and Franz Josef Glacier, tackle a glacier on one of our remarkable Glacier Heli hike day trips, or brag to your mates about Skiing NZ’s longest glacier on our Ski the Tasman tour. 

True South Flights can also provide you bespoke charter flight options to anywhere in NZ.

Ultimate Hikes are the exclusive operators of multi day guided walks on the famous Milford & Routeburn Tracks, two of New Zealand's most iconic Great Walks located in the remote landscapes of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks.

Explore alpine peaks and untouched forests of New Zealand’s South Island whilst enjoying the comfort of our private lodges, all in the safe hands of our experienced guides.  Our walks are all inclusive starting in Queenstown or Te Anau.  This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature without the hassle of organising the logistics yourself.  3 day, 5 day and 6 day walks available from November to April.