Doubtful And Dusky Sound Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau | 1 hour 30 minutes

4 Reviews | Te Anau
Select Date and Travelers
You can select up to 9 travelers in total.
Adult (15-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 9
2
Child (5-14) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9
0
Infant (0-4) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9
0
Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Doubtful And Dusky Sound Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau
2 Adults x $817.08
$1,634.16
Approx Total
$1,634.16

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks

Overview

This scenic flight visits both Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound. Two of Fourteen beautiful Fiords within the Fiordland National Park. Doubtful Sound is the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park 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.

Itinerary

  • Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

    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.

    1 hour

  • Southern Secret Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

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

    20 minutes

  • Lake Manapouri (Pass By)

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

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Due to comfort and weight and balance of the aircraft and the aircraft type used, passengers weighing over 120kgs may be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews

5.0

4 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    4
  • 4 stars
    0
  • 3 stars
    0
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    0

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews with 5 stars

Beautiful and well worth it.

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a great experience. The pilot was knowledgeable and friendly, the price reasonable, and the sights breathtaking.

amazing flight and amazing nature

Published on Feb, 2019

Great flight with great pilot and lots of time during the 2 landings. Pilot showed a lot of details and was superfriendly! I can only recommend it!

On top world! Helicopter flight over Doubtful and Dusky Sound.

Published on Jun, 2018

Gaven, our highly skilled pilot, gave us an excellent commentary as we flew over some of the most spectacular scenery in NZ. I have no words to adequately describe the majesty and grandeur of seeing the Sounds from this perspective. Whilst Gaven gave us an excellent experience as tourists, I really loved the fact that his flying experience stretches far beyond the tourism industry, with his involvement in conservation, assisting in rescue work, etc. It's great spending a couple of hours in the air with someone, who not only has the skill to fly a helicopter sooo smoothly, but is very knowledgeable and experienced. We also really appreciated Staci's friendly and professional assistance in the office.

Highlight of my 38-Day Trip to NZ

Published on Feb, 2018

The weather was proving to be a real hindrance for me to experience what later became the highlight of my whole trip. Staci in the office had prepared me the day before and even the morning of that the flight wouldn't be able to take place. It was threatening rain and more importantly, the winds were too high. While on my drive from Queenstown to Te Anau Staci called me back. She said there was a chance and my heart leapt. It would mean that we had to take the largest helicopter and that could change our route, payment, etc. That was ok with me. Largest helicopter...ha ha, I needed a small stepladder to get into it! But it worked. Fraser (my pilot and I apologize if I've got the wrong name) and I lifted off on an approximately 2 hour flight of bliss. I'd already cruised through Doubtful and Dusky Sounds but to see it from the air, even in dark cloudy skies, was incredible. We landed three times so that I could spend time just marveling at the beauty of it all. The first landing, however, was the magical one. Fraser had JUST finished saying to me: "Sometimes we see kea up here." The kea is an endangered cheeky alpine parrot. I'm a real bird-lover so seeing kea in the wild was one of my goals. I was lucky enough to see them 3 times during my trip. We turned around and there was a kea hopping down from where we left the helicopter to check us out. He got so close that he was only three feet away. I got a video of him hopping down to me and then it was like he posed so that I could get some good pictures. You can't arrange experiences like this. Nature just hands them to you when you're lucky. I can't say enough about Te Anau Helicopter Services and the staff. They knew how important this flight was to me and did everything they could to make it happen. It was worth every minute and every penny.

Compare Similar Experiences

Current

Doubtful And Dusky Sound Helicopter Scen ...
17513P3
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
4
2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
29858P2
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,269
Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ...
Likely To Sell Out
38244P1
time

5 hours

time Free Cancellation
609
Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cr ...
Likely To Sell Out
43964P1
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
300
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Souther ...
3960NATURE
time

1 hour 45 minutes

time Free Cancellation
245
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Qu ...
Likely To Sell Out
2264RJ301
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
200
Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & O ...
3960MFNREDB
time

1 hour 45 minutes

time Free Cancellation
187
Half-Day Milford Sound Nature Cruise and ...
Likely To Sell Out
38244P2
time

5 hours

time Free Cancellation
148
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and C ...
9180P8
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
132
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour fr ...
Likely To Sell Out
233041P1
time

7 hours to 10 hours

time Free Cancellation
101
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from T ...
Likely To Sell Out
331433P3
time

7 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
43
Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown ...
3434ZQN_HLQ1B
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
40
Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scen ...
Likely To Sell Out
38244P15
time

1 hour

time Free Cancellation
33
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Full-Day Milford Sound Extraordinaire To ...
41793P1
time

9 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,018
Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or ...
Likely To Sell Out
2264P23
time

7 hours to 12 hours

time Free Cancellation
192
Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Te Anau
3910GS88
time

7 hours 45 minutes

time Free Cancellation
112
Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from ...
45020P5
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
109
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour fr ...
Likely To Sell Out
233041P1
time

7 hours to 10 hours

time Free Cancellation
101
Milford Track Transport - Water Taxis
7929P10
time

50 minutes

time Free Cancellation
57
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from T ...
Likely To Sell Out
331433P3
time

7 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
43
Kepler Track Water Taxi
7929P7
time

15 minutes

time Free Cancellation
38
Milford Sound Premium Coach and Cruise w ...
3960P14
time

7 hours

time Free Cancellation
38
Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guid ...
10245P4
time

7 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
22
Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike
10245P5
time

7 hours

time Free Cancellation
21
Fiordland Heli-hike
324657P1
time

3 hours to 6 hours

time Free Cancellation
14
Recently Viewed
Curacao Night Adventure Bar Hops & Bites
32767P20
time

4 hours to 5 hours

time Free Cancellation
0
James Bond Insel - Phang Nga Bucht
75810P14
time

8 hours

time Free Cancellation
19
6-hour Welcome to Prague Private Tour
41319P2
time

6 hours

time Free Cancellation
24
Tour to the Totumo Volcano and day at a ...
319814P2
time

7 hours

time Free Cancellation
3
Agafay Desert Delights: Quad Biking, Cam ...
181459P3
time

6 hours

time Free Cancellation
0
Litchfield National Park Waterfalls and ...
6121P14
time

10 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
13
Early Access: Tower of London Opening Ce ...
278452P11
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
49
Acquired Taste Food Tour in Georgetown
444753P1
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
45
Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Mo ...
9555P4
time

4 hours

time Free Cancellation
395
Connect with TravelOne
Louise Berg
Destination Expert
Plan your Next Trip
TravelOne Subscribe
We organise unforgettable vacations.
Subscribe for trending deals.
© Copyright 2025 TravelOne Technologies Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
Visa Card Mastercard Maestro Amex Discover

TravelOne uses cookies to give you the best possible service. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. More details can be found in our privacy policy.

Do you have a destination in mind, or would you like TravelOne AI to suggest one?

What is your destination?

Are you visiting Japan for the first time?

Travel Date

What is your general interest for this trip?

City Breakup


Travelers Details


Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2
Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2

Accommodation Preferences

Preferred Star Rating?

Property Preference?

Property Location?

Preferred Hotel Chain?

Meal At The Hotel?

Dining Preferences

Which meal package would you like to choose?

What are your meal preferences?

Dining Style Preferences?

Cuisine Preferences?

Dining Atmosphere Preferences?

Preferred Meal Times?

Transportation

What are your preferences for arrival/departure transfers?

What are your preferences for internal transfers?

Guide Support

What kind of guide support do you prefer during your trip?

Preferred Language for Guide?

Preferred Type of Guide?

Group Size for Tours with Guides?

Desired Role of the Guide?

Specific Guide Personality/Style Preference?

Dining recommendations/reservations?

Flights Preferences

What are your preferences for onward and return flights?

Cabin Class

Preferred Departure Time

Preferred Arrival Time

Preferred Airlines

What are your preferences for internal flight?

Cabin Class

Preferred Departure Time

Preferred Arrival Time

Preferred Airlines

What type of experiences do you seek while traveling?

    Culinary Classes and Workshops
    Candy Making Classes Chocolate Tours Cocktail Tastings Mixology Classes Paella Making Classes Pasta Making Classes Pizza Making Classes Olive Oil Tasting Wine Making Workshops
    Food & Beverage Tours
    Beer & Brewery Tours Chocolate Tours Coffee & Tea Tours Culinary Tours Pastry Tours Sake Brewery Tour Sake Tasting Street Food Tours Taco Tours Wine Tours
    Food Tastings and Sampling
    Cocktail Tastings Olive Oil Tasting Sake Tasting Wine Tastings High Tea
    Dining Experiences and Meals
    Brunch Dinner Lunch Breakfast Restaurants Dinner and Show Tickets
    Food-Related Cruises
    Brunch Cruises Coffee Cruises Dinner Cruises Lunch Cruises
    Thematic Food Events & Experiences
    Donut Walking Tour Markets
    Specialized Food Events
    Dining Experiences Dinner and Show Tickets
    Wildlife Observation & Encounters
    Bird Watching Dolphin Watching Whale Watching Shark Diving Wildlife Watching Wildlife Encounters Swim with Dolphins Zoos & Wildlife Parks Aquariums Safaris
    Hiking & Exploration
    Hiking Tours Glacier Walks Nature Walks National Parks Nature Parks Parks Natural Attractions Outback Tours
    Camping & Outdoor Stays
    Camping Honeymoon Packages
    Adventure & Sports in Nature
    Mountain Bike Rentals Mountain Bike Tours Horseback Riding Sandboarding
    Boating & Cruises
    Sailing Glass Bottom Boat Tours Gondola Cruises
    Paddle & Active Water Sports
    Kayaking Tours Stand Up Paddleboarding Jet Ski Rentals
    Underwater Exploration
    Scuba Diving Snorkeling Shark Diving Swim with Dolphins
    Fishing & Marine Experiences
    Fishing Charters Eco Tours
    Sky & Aerial Nature Experiences
    Hot Air Balloon Rides Northern Lights
    Historical Landmarks & Sites
    Ancient Ruins Castles Tours Monuments and Memorials Religious Sites
    Museum & Cultural Institutions
    Museums Museum Tickets & Passes Attractions & Museums Planetariums
    Classic & General History Tours
    Archaeology Tours Architecture Tours City Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours
    Literature, TV & Film-Based Tours
    Game of Thrones Tours Harry Potter Tours Literary Tours TV Tours
    Mystery & Dark History Tours
    Ghost Tours Crime Tours Underground Tours
    Industrial & Commercial History
    Factory Tours Plantation Tours
    Observation & Structural History
    Observation Decks Skyscrapers & Towers Classic Car Tours
    Sacred & Religious Sites
    Religious Sites Religious Tours
    Spiritual & Cultural Rituals
    Sufi Whirling Shows Easter Lunar New Year
    Traditional & Cultural Bathing Practices
    Arab Baths Hammams & Turkish Baths Onsens
    Healing & Wellness Experiences
    Thermal Spas & Hot Springs Spas Yoga Classes
    Immersive Spiritual Experiences
    Light & Sound Shows
    Nature & Wildlife Conservation
    Eco Tours Nature and Wildlife Tours Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Watching
    Protected Natural Areas
    National Parks Nature Parks Involves Poverty Stricken Communities Involves Animals
    Sustainable & Responsible Travel
    Sustainable Tours Volunteer Tours
    Land-Based Exploration
    Hiking Tours Nature Walks Walking Tours Self-guided Tours
    Cycling & Eco-Friendly Transport
    Cycling Cycling Classes Bike Rentals Bike Tours E-Bike Tours
    Nightlife & Entertainment
    Adults-only Shows Bar Tours Burlesque Shows Cabaret Casino Tours Comedy Shows Night Cruises Night Tours Nightlife Pub Tours
    Live Music & Performances
    Concerts Jazz Shows Musical Shows Opera Performances R&B/Soul Concerts Rap & Hip-Hop Concerts Samba Dance Shows Theater Shows Live Concerts Music Tours
    Festivals & Seasonal Celebrations
    Festivals Mardi Gras Carnival Christmas Halloween Oktoberfest Packages & Special Events
    Dance & Cultural Party Experiences
    Disco Dance Shows Luaus Samba Dance Shows
    Spectacle & Family-Friendly Entertainment
    Children’s Shows & Concerts Circus Shows Family-friendly Shows Fireworks Shows Shows
    Unique & Themed Experiences
    LGBT Friendly Tours Street Art Tour Theme Parks Universal Theme Parks
    Performing Arts & Live Shows
    Acoustic Concerts Ballet Tickets Ballroom Dance Shows Belly Dance Shows Broadway Shows Cirque du Soleil Shows Classical Concerts Classical Music Flamenco Performance Live Concerts Musicals Opera Performances Sufi Whirling Shows Tango Dance Shows Theater Shows Traditional Dance Performances
    Cultural & Heritage Experiences
    Cultural Tours Culture Costume Dress Up Experiences Fashion Shows Fashion Tours Lantern Festival
    Art & Creative Workshops
    Art Classes Craft Classes Painting Classes Pottery Classes Photography Tours
    Dance & Music Participation
    Dance Lessons Dance Shows
    Language & Cultural Learning
    Language Classes Spanish Lessons
    Historical & Traditional Skills
    Archery Classes Swordsmanship Classes
    City Exploration
    Hop on Hop Off Buses Trolley Tours Tuk Tuk Tours
    High-Adrenaline Aerial Adventures
    Air Tours Hang Gliding Helicopter Tours Heli-Hiking Helicopter Transfers Paragliding Parasailing Skydiving Ziplining
    Land-Based Extreme Driving
    4WD Tours ATV Tours Buggy Rentals Dune Bashing Hummer Tours Motorcycle Tours Off-Road Tours Performance Car Driving Motor Sports Go Kart Road Trip Vespa Rentals
    Air & Water-Powered Thrill Rides
    Airboat Tours Jet Boat Rentals Jetpacks Flyboarding
    Climbing & Vertical Challenges
    Climbing Ice Climbing Rock Climbing Caving Sea Caving
    Snow & Ice Adventures
    Dog Sledding/Mushing Husky Dog Tours Ice Fishing Ice Skating Snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
    Water & Surf Sports
    Freediving Kitesurfing Rafting Scuba Diving Surfing Lessons Wakeboarding Waterskiing White Water Rafting
    Sand & Desert Adventures
    Camel Rides Sandboarding
    Unique & Unconventional Challenges
    Bungee Jumping Escape Rooms Flight Simulator Shooting Shooting Ranges Tubing Zorbing Scavenger Hunts Fun & Games
    Spectator Sports & Events
    Baseball Tickets Horse Racing Rugby Soccer Sporting Event Tickets & Passes
    Ball Sports
    Golf Tours & Tee Times Lacrosse Classes Softball Classes Tennis
    Winter Sports
    Skiing Skiing Classes
    Combat & Tactical Sports
    Martial Arts Classes Paintball
    Extreme & Challenge-Based Sports
    Obstacle Courses
    Sports Training & Lessons
    Sports Lessons Cycling Cycling Classes
    Exclusive & VIP Experiences
    Private and Luxury Viator VIP Tours Once in a Lifetime Experiences Viator Experience Award 2022 Viator Experience Award 2023 Viator Experience Award 2024 Viator Exclusive Tours
    Private & Personalized Travel
    Private Day Trips Private Drivers Private Sightseeing Tours
    Romantic & Scenic Experiences
    Romantic Tours Sunset Cruises Helicopter Tours Limousine Tours Luxury Car Tours Photo Shoots
    Weddings & Special Celebrations
    Wedding Ceremonies Wedding Packages Weddings & Celebrations Photo Shoots
    Classic & Scenic Cruises
    Canal Cruises Catamaran Cruises Dhow Cruises Gondola Cruises Sightseeing Cruises Water Tours
    Themed & Specialized Cruises
    Dinner Cruises Night Cruises Submarine Tours
    Multi-Day & Extended Water Journeys
    Multi-day Cruises Ports of Call Tours Shore Excursions Worry-Free Shore Excursion
    Private & Adventure Boating
    Boat Rentals Power Boats Sailing
    Unique & Alternative Water Travel
    Duck Boat Tours Pack Animal Tours Ferry Services Water Transfers Water Parks Water Equipment Rentals
    Travel by Season
    Autumn / Fall Spring Summer Winter Spring Break Winter Sports

    Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!

    Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!