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Helicopter Hiking in Milford Sound & Fiordland

By Lumina Concierge Team • 6 min read • Updated January 2025
Fiordland Helicopter Hiking

Fiordland National Park is a dramatic landscape of glacier-carved valleys, dense rainforests, and towering sheer granite peaks. A private helicopter hike allows you to reach remote ridgelines in minutes.

Why Choose Heli-Hiking?

Traditional multi-day Great Walks require 3 to 4 days of grueling trekking with heavy packs. Heli-hiking delivers immediate access to alpine ridgelines like the Gertrude Saddle or Kepler Track crests with a dedicated wilderness guide and daypack.

What to Expect On Your Hike

Departing from Queenstown or Te Anau, your aircraft soars over Lake Wakatipu before landing on high alpine meadows. Enjoy a 2 to 4 hour guided walk surrounded by hanging glaciers before a champagne lunch setup in the wilderness.

Book a Private Heli-Hike

Operated with certified pilot guides and private aircraft.

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