Wanaka is the ideal base from which to launch alpine scenic flights in and around the Southern Lakes district and the World Heritage Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks including Milford Sound.

Wanaka Helicopters specialises in providing high quality scenic flights and tours that are very personal, informative, relaxing, yet maybe even slightly adventurous. Being nature and eco conscious we put emphasis on showing visitors the true, unique, unspoiled natural aspects of this wonderful land. They are able to land some of their helicopters in the lodge gardens.

The Milford Sound scenic flight covers the 3030 metre high Mount Aspiring, Olivine Ice Plateau, deep glacier icefalls, alpine lakes and the rugged beauty of the Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Lord of the Rings locations also feature throughout the journey.

You will enjoy the personalized and relaxed atmosphere aboard a smaller sized cruise boat (up to 70 people maximum) with Mitre Peak Cruises and cruise the full length of Milford Sound. Throughout the 2 hour Milford Sound cruise waterfalls and various wildlife are viewed with the boat stopping at different points of interest.The return scenic flight extends over the Milford Walking Track, the spectacular 580 metre high Sutherland Falls (New Zealand’s highest), the Dart River Valley and overhead Cardrona before landing at Wanaka.

The pinnacle of scenic flight experiences, this Milford Sound flight shows the stunning contrast in our Southern Lakes scenery while saving you two days traveling time. Flying time 1 hour and 30 minutes return.