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Doubtful Sound

Get the birds-eye view of the deepest fiord in New Zealand with our Doubtful Sound helicopter flight.

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Duration

1 hour

Landings

One landing

Cost per person

$945 pp

Experience some of Fiordland’s most spectacular fiords, mountains, lakes and waterfalls while you’re there.

Looking for things to do in Doubtful Sound? Welcome to the deepest fiord in the Fiordland National Park. Ten times bigger than Milford Sound, get lost in the rugged granite mountains rising 2,000m above sea level, the hidden alpine lakes, the rushing waterfalls and the vastness of the Tasman Sea at the mouth of Doubtful Sound. Then, once you’ve seen all you can from the air, touch down with a remote landing to experience Doubtful Sound from the ground.

What’s included:

Scenic helicopter flight through Doubtful Sound and Manapouri
One remote landing
In-flight commentary from your knowledgeable pilot via two-way communication

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Your journey with us

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Arrive at Te Anau

Arrive at the Te Anau Airport [42 Aviation Drive] 15 minutes before your flight.

Pre-flight orientation & safety briefing

Complete a passenger information form if required, then relax and enjoy the stunning views while your pilot readies the aircraft. You will undergo your safety briefing before boarding the helicopter.

Two women wearing headsets while seated inside a Fiordland helicopter, looking out the window, dressed in warm clothing.

Pre-takeoff

Time to get in the heli. Your pilot and ground crew will ensure that you are comfortable, buckled in, and have your headset on and ready to go.

Aerial view of a fiordland landscape with snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and a distant lake partially obscured by clouds.

Lift-off

The heli takes off, and you’re airborne. Take in the sights of the beautiful Lake Manapouri as your pilot flies towards Doubtful Sound, sharing the stories and history of the region as you fly.

Two people sitting on a snowy hillside in Fiordland, waving at a helicopter taking off in a mountainous landscape.

Remote landing

Your pilot chooses a secluded spot in Doubtful Sound to land. They’ll let you out among the stunning landscapes, where you’ll be immersed in nature’s incredible views. Be sure to snap some photos.

Back to the helicopter

Loaded back in the helicopter, you’ll again experience stunning Fiordland views as you head back to the Te Anau Airport.

Two women taking a selfie next to a Fiordland helicopter on a mountain at sunset.

Share your experience

We’d love to hear about your Doubtful Sound helicopter flight, and so will your family and friends. Make sure to tag #teanauhelictopers in your photos if you’d like to be featured on our socials.