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Activity Te Anau, New Zealand

Doubtful And Dusky Sound Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

5.0 (5 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Doubtful And Dusky Sound Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

About this activity

This scenic flight visits both Patea Doubtful Sound and Tamatea Dusky Sound. Two of Fourteen beautiful fiords within the Fiordland National Park.

Doubtful Sound is the second largest fiord and is most popular next to Milford Sound. Dusky Sound is one of the largest and complex fiords in Fiordland, being 40km long and 8km at the widest part, it encompasses many islands and was named by Caption Cook in 1773.

Private and Luxury Helicopter Tours Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate Agent Low Quality Product

At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
English
Operated by
Te Anau Helicopter Services

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

    one hour

    Departing Te Anau Helicopters hanger, you will immediately see views of the Fiordland National Park. The duration of the flight continues through many differing aspects of the park including lakes, tall mountians and hidden tarns.

  2. Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

    20 min

    Doubtful Sound will come into view as you cross over the moain divide of the Southern Alps.

  3. Lake Manapouri

    Passing by

    Lifting off from Te Anau Helicopters, Lake Manapouri will come into view and you will fly west over the lake towards Doubtful Sound.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please come to our office, at Te Anau Helicopters, Te Anau Airport.

End point

  • Please come to our office, at Te Anau Helicopters, Te Anau Airport.

Using your ticket

  • Please call +64272359631 or free phone (in New Zealand only) 0800234890 when you arrive in Te Anau or 2 hours before the flight departure to confirm your booking and to check the weather conditions will be suitable for your flight.
  • Comfortable shoes and warm clothing are recommended.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Doubtful And Dusky Sound Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

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