Milford Sound Heli-Cruise-Hike

Highlights of the Milford Sound Heli-Cruise-Hike package include:

• Scenic Helicopter flight including glacier landing
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Guide & Transport with a small operator
• Picnic lunch supplied

Fly north to discover Fiordland’s icon Milford Sound in all aspects via the air, water and road. Enjoy a full day of absorbing every highlight Milford Sound has to offer. This is an incredible trip!

Milford Sound Heli-Cruise-Hike Itinerary

9:40am

Depart from Te Anau and begin your flight to discover the northern region of Fiordland National Park. Iconic Milford Sound is well-known for its startling beauty and standout features. A glacier landing is included on Milford’s largest peak, Mt Tutoko (weather permitting). You will be with the helicopter for approximately 50-60mins including the landing (time may vary). Includes 1 wilderness landing.

10:40am

Land at Milford Sound Airport where your Trips & Tramps guide will pick you up to go check in for your cruise.

11:10am

Begin your cruise experience upon one of the local operator’s cruises. A picnic lunch will be included.

Milford Sound Cruise Highlights:

• Cruise highlights: 2-hour Milford Sound cruise with frequent stops at spectacular points of interest
• Complimentary tea and coffee on-board
• Interactive and informative commentary
• Up-close perspectives of waterfalls and wildlife and other scenery
• Fantastic photo opportunities
• Small and uncrowded experience

1:10pm

Once you have arrived back from the cruise, you will then depart Milford Sound via the road for the hike portion. The Milford Sound road offers many short walks along the way. Your guide is happy to cater the hikes to fitness levels and motivation levels on the day. They will offer a series of short walks in different environments from 5-30 minutes in length (e.g. Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn, Marian Gantry and Gertrude Valley). The walks include short scenic and photographic stops.

5-5:30pm

Return back to your accommodation

The itinerary above is an indication and is subject to change depending on weather conditions at the time.

Additional information:

• A minimum number of 2 passengers is required for a flight. Or 2 seats can be purchased. For parties of 2 people who wish to guarantee a private flight, a third seat on the helicopter requires purchasing. If you are booking for 3 or more passengers, we must be notified at the time of booking if you wish to have a private flight. Flights are shared unless specified.
• The flight duration is an approximate only and landings are included in this time frame. Duration, landings and routes may vary due to weather.
• All flights are weather dependent. We recommend to allow for flexibility in your schedule for your flight in case of changing weather conditions.
• Please review our Terms & Conditions for more details.