From Fox Glacier: Scenic Helicopter Flight Tour with Snow Landing
From Fox Glacier: Scenic Helicopter Flight Tour with Snow Landing
Duration: 40 minutes
40 minutes
Expert local tour guide
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Experience Fox Glacier from above with a scenic helicopter flight and snow landing.
Take in sweeping views of glacier valleys, rainforest, and rugged alpine peaks before stepping onto the snow.
Learn about Fox Glacier’s dynamic landscape and ice features from your knowledgeable pilot.
Upgrade your flight to include Franz Josef Glacier or extend to Mount Cook and Mount Tasman for epic alpine panoramas.
20-min Fox Glacier helicopter tour
Snow landing on Fox Glacier
Pilot guide
30-min Franz Josef & Fox Glacier helicopter tour (as per option selected)
30-min Fox Glacier & Mt.Cook helicopter tour (as per option selected)
Helicopter on snow at Fox Glacier with mountain backdrop, Franz Josef tour.
Soar over Fox Glacier and alpine peaks with a scenic helicopter flight and snow landing.
Getting started
This scenic helicopter experience departs from Fox Glacier township. Arrive early to check in, receive a safety briefing from your pilot, and prepare for take-off into the Southern Alps.
What to expect
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Aerial views: Enjoy panoramic views of Fox Glacier’s crevasses, waterfalls, rainforest foothills, and towering alpine peaks, including Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.
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Snow landing: Touch down on a snowfield atop the glacier for photos and a short stop to soak in the alpine scenery and crisp mountain air.
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Expert pilot guidance: Throughout the flight, your pilot provides live commentary, sharing insights into the glacier’s terrain, local geography, and surrounding landscapes.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered peaks near Fox Glacier, New Zealand.
Lady photographing Mt Cook from helicopter during scenic flight tour.
Helicopter on snow at Fox Glacier with mountain backdrop, Franz Josef tour.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered peaks near Fox Glacier, New Zealand.
Lady photographing Mt Cook from helicopter during scenic flight tour.
Helicopter approaching Franz Josef Glacier on scenic flight tour.
What to bring
- Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
What's not allowed
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Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.
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Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.
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Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.
Additional information
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Snow landings are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilot’s discretion.
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Infants under 3 years weighing less than 15 kg will fly for free, sitting on an adult's lap. Infants under 3 years weighing above 15 kg must be charged at the child fare.
Group posing for a photo on Franz Josef Glacier with a helicopter in the background.
People enjoying snow activities near a helicopter on Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand.
Helicopter approaching Franz Josef Glacier on scenic flight tour.
Group posing for a photo on Franz Josef Glacier with a helicopter in the background.
People enjoying snow activities near a helicopter on Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand.
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