Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau
Overview
Discover the beauty of the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park.
Being 10 times larger than Milford Sound there is plenty to view in the helicopter from rugged granite mountains rising approximately 2000 m above sea level, hidden alpine lakes with rushing waterfalls and the vast Tasman Sea meeting at the mouth of Doubtful Sound. You will also have a remote landing if the weather is suitable.
What's Included
- Landing and facility fees
- Live commentary on board
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Lunch
- This is not a private flight
Meeting Location
42 Aviation Drive
Manapouri 9679, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Lake Manapouri
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This is not a private flight
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-17513P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Landing and facility fees.
- Live commentary on board.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Lunch.
- This is not a private flight.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Landing and facility fees
- Live commentary on board
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Lunch
- This is not a private flight
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This is not a private flight
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
