Scenic Flights

on west coast glaciers

When was the last time you flew across a glacier? Rarely does the opportunity to encounter such unique and jaw-dropping natural scenery arise. So, what better way to fully appreciate the vast scale and grandeur of New Zealand's famous West Coast glaciers than by helicopter? Most of our flights also include a snow landing so you can get up close and personal with the unique surroundings, too.

Scenic Flights

From $195
Pilot Helping Two People Out Of A Helicopter For A Snow Landing

Snow Landing

This flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air. Experience the seclusion of a snow landing in this largely inaccessible alpine region.

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$360
Helicopter flying to Mount Cook over snow capped mountains

Fox Glacier to Mount Cook

Imagine flying the entire length of the Fox Glacier, then soaring at eye level against the west face of Aoraki/Mount Cook.

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$490
Helicopter Flying Next To Snow Capped Mountains

Mt Cook Spectacular

The ultimate glacial experience – this flight tour covers it all! Glacial icefalls, crevasses and neves, views from ocean to alps. Cross the Southern Alps spine and circle the peak of magnificent Aoraki/Mount Cook

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$360
Helicopter Hovering Over Glacial Features

Twin Glacier

Explore by helicopter the ancient icefalls of Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Experience the thrill of a snow landing that sets you up for some spectacular photo opportunities and unforgettable memories.

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$189
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Fox Glacier | Overflight

This 10 minute Fox Glacier flight provides awe-inspiring views of the Fox Glacier from above. This short scenic flight provides you with an opportunity to view the stunning ice falls, crevasses and waterfalls which make this part of the World truly unique.

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$199
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Fly, Wildlife Centre & Dine - Franz Josef

Experience the best of Franz Josef with our Fly, Wildlife & Dine package. You will experience a stunning scenic helicopter flight (20 or 30 minute option) over the Glacier/s with a snow landing included with plenty of time for photos. Once back, head to the Franz Josef Wildlife Centre, the official home of the Rowi and Haast tokoeka. See Rowi in a natural, forest, walk-through setting. Then off to The Landing Bar & Restaurant for a delicious meal using your 20% discount voucher.

Fly, Wildlife Centre & Dine - Franz Josef

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Featured Activity

Heli Hike Franz Josef

$485
Heli Hike Franz Josef
Featured Activity

Heli Hike Franz Josef

A first-hand exploration of a glacier by chopper, seeing only what experienced mountaineers can reach is a wilderness experience you’ll never forget. From our Franz Josef Village base, you’ll fly up to the Franz Josef Glacier in the Westland National Park. You’ll land on a section of this 12km long glacier where we’ve made a daily safety assessment of the conditions on this fast-moving ice flow. Equipped with glacier boots and crampons you’ll walk for two hours amongst the ice formations and pinnacles and see first-hand the extraordinary colours of the ice-flow. Touch the ice, breathe in the fresh air.

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Franz Josef OR Fox Glacier

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