30-Minute Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Tour
30-Minute Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Tour
Duration: 30 minutes
30 minutes
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
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Experience a helicopter flight above two iconic glaciers with a snow landing on Franz Josef.
Take in icefalls, lush rainforest valleys, and alpine peaks, then land on the snow for unforgettable photos.
Learn about the region’s changing glaciers through live commentary from your pilot guide.
30-minute flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glacier
Snow landing on Franz Josef glacier
Pilot guide
Helicopter tour at Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers with person enjoying snow.
Take in sweeping aerial views of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier as you fly over rugged alpine terrain, icefalls and rainforest valleys before landing on snow for a memorable snowy touchdown.
Getting started
This adventure includes a 30-minute helicopter flight departing from either Franz Josef or Fox Glacier township, with scenic commentary from your expert pilot. Arrive early to check in, get briefed on safety, and prepare for your flight.
What to expect
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Aerial views: Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over New Zealand’s Southern Alps, glacier valleys and snow-capped peaks as you fly above both famed glaciers.
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Snow landing: Touch down on a snowfield atop Franz Josef Glacier for photos, crisp mountain air and unforgettable scenery.
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Pilot guidance: Throughout your flight, benefit from live commentary and insights from your experienced pilot guide.
Helicopter on snow with Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in background.
Helicopter flying over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in New Zealand.
Helicopter tour at Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers with person enjoying snow.
Helicopter on snow with Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in background.
Helicopter flying over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in New Zealand.
Tourists on a snowy glacier with a helicopter, Fox and Franz Josef scenic flight.
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.
Helicopter tour group on snow-covered Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, New Zealand.
Helicopter landing on snow with people playing near Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
Tourists on a snowy glacier with a helicopter, Fox and Franz Josef scenic flight.
Helicopter tour group on snow-covered Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, New Zealand.
Helicopter landing on snow with people playing near Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
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