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Queenstown Airport is located in the heart of the lower South Island.. The surrounding Central Otago and Southern Lakes regions are famous for their spectacular scenery, diverse experiences, and vibrant food and wine culture. Whether you’re looking for relaxation and indulgence or adventure and excitement, you’ll find warm Southern hospitality along the way and unforgettable travel experiences.
Flightseeing
Discover our incredible region by air! We have many fixed wing plane and helicopter operators offering fabulous flightseeing experiences.
Explore The Regions
The Southern Lakes region, with cosmopolitan Queenstown at its heart, is renowned for its majestic beauty, world-class attractions and warm hospitality. As well as its breath-taking scenery and adventurous activities and spirit, the region is home to one of the world’s great wine growing areas, several international standard golf courses, diverse ski areas, work-class biking and walking trails, fantastic fishing and the natural wonders of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National parks.
Snow Report
Get the latest information on the conditions from across the four ski areas located within a 90 minute drive from Queenstown Airport.
Air Milford
Air Milford is a family-owned and operated aviation company specialising in personalised sightseeing excursions.
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Over The Top
Over The Top – the helicopter company, operate the most modern helicopters in New Zealand.
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Alpine Helicopters +64 3 443 4000 info@alpineheli.co.nz https://www.alpineheli.co.nz
Glenorchy Air
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.
BOOK NOWGlenorchy 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
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.
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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.
BOOK NOWThe 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.
Southern Lakes Heliski
The ultimate in New Zealand heliskiing. Southern Lakes Heliski offers more terrain & more vertical than any other heliski operator in the region.
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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.
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True South Flights premium boutique flightseeing company in Queenstown operating Cessna Caravan, Gipps Aero GA8 and Piper Lance aircraft to destinations across Aotearoa. They pride themselves on providing an unforgettable flight experience with their experienced and knowledgeable team.
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