Fiordland is an area of spectacular beauty. Native forests, glacial hewn valleys, towering mountains and majestic and primeval scenery have afforded this area world heritage status. Ancient animals and plants of Gondwana still exist here.
Over The Top are delighted to be able to take guests to explore this inaccessible area. As with all Over The Top experiences our trips are leisurely – your time is our time.
Lift off from the Over The Top departure lounge at 0900 (or at a time to suit) for a spectacular and exclusive helicopter flight over alps and glacial lakes before descending into Milford Sound, the first of fourteen fiords / or into the heart of Fiordland, Dusky Sound in the south west corner of the south island of New Zealand. Acclaimed World Heritage Status for its extreme beauty, rear birds and geological feature.
Wind your way up or down the remote and rugged coastline of the Tasman Sea depending on what fiord you have chosen, discover the Fiords and beaches accessible only by helicopter. Touch down and put your feet in the sand and feel the power of the thunderous ocean waves stretching ceaselessly beyond you before entering Doubtful Sound, the sound of silence being about 50 kilometres from the nearest inhabited place, with great wildlife this truly is a fiord worth visiting.
Over The Top offer a unique opportunity to explore remote areas normally inaccessible. This relaxed and interpretive expedition distils the essence of New Zealand’s most dramatic scenery.
Lunch at your leisure as you find the perfect setting for your picnic of the finest regional foods.
WHAT TO BRING?
Camera, sunglasses, sturdy shoes, warm jacket and a smile
MORE INFORMATION
This excursion is only available on a private basis.
DEPARTURE TIME
Once you have submitted your enquiry we will be in contact within 24 hours to confirm your departure time.
CANCELLATION
Cancellations within:
24 hours of tour receive a 25% refund
7 days of tour receive a 50% refund
8 days or more receive a 100% refund
(100% refund will be issued if cancelled due to weather)
PICKUP INFORMATION
Either self-drive to our departure lounge at the Queenstown airport where we have ample complimentary parking and aim to be here 20 minutes prior to lift off. Alternatively, we can arrange a pick up from your Queenstown accommodation 30 minutes prior to lift off.
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We had a fantastic trip with Dan over the Alps, into Milford sound, landed on a glacier, and then home to Queenstown. I have wanted to do this trip for at least 25 years, but it has just never happened, till now. so exciting, and well worth the...
Alison H
Another great experience off the Bucket List
We were supposed to fly to Milford Sounds and to return by cruise but because due to weather conditions we had to change the experience. Instead we did this tour which was amazing. The views were incredible, we were simply mesmerized. The landing on...
Claudia C
Amazing experience
Your ability to put the nervous flyers amongst us at ease, coupled with your knowledge of the area and the interesting sites you introduced us to is a testament to your ability as a pilot and a tourism provider in Queenstown.
Sir John Key
former New Zealand Prime Minister
