About Milford Helicopters
Milford Helicopters is owned and operated by Jeff & Natalie Shanks in Te Anau. Chief pilot Jeff Shanks has been flying in the Fiordland area since 1986.
Milford Helicopters was formed in 1988 with one Helicopter based in Milford Sound, and in 1996 purchased a second helicopter which is also based in Milford Sound. The current helicopters are a AS350 B2 squirrel with a passenger capacity of six. The second machine is a McDonal Douglas 500E with a passenger capacity of four.
Milford Helicopters is the only aviation firm with an office and hanger buildings at Milford Sound aerodrome. Milford Helicopters undertakes all types of helicopter work including:
lifting
supply work
passenger transport for fishing
passenger transport for hunting
passenger transport for tramping parties
film photography work
avalanche control work
scenic flights
Milford Helicopters conduct a lot of work for the Department of Conservation (Te Anau), Works Civil Construction (Te Anau) and the Hollyford Valley Walks. We have insurance cover as insurance certificate for five million dollars public liability.
Milford Helicopters holds a Department of Conservation concession for landings and work in Fiordland National Park - No. AS 37847
Scenic Flights - Activities
Te Anau, Central Te Anau