Glacier Helicopters -Franz and Fox

Rates: from NZ$175 per person

Glacier Helicopters offers a range of scenic helicopter flights departing from the villages of Fox and Franz Josef and flying over the Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glaciers and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with landings on the snow, high above the glacier terminal. helihiking is highly recommended, combining the excitement of walking on the glacier with the thrill of two helicopter flights. Charter flights are also available and can vary from 20 minutes to several hours duration.

These helicopter flights allow people with limited time to "get away from it all" and experience areas of New Zealand’s wilderness renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.

Helicopter bases are centrally located on the edge of the village and complimentary pick up and drop off transfers are available if required.

Fox Glacier Helihike

• Awesome helicopter flight to Fox Glacier and return
• Glacier landing and pickup
• Hike amongst glacial ice formations, weather permitting, is about 2.5 hours.
• Equipment provided – sturdy hobnail boots, socks, ice crampons.
• Moderate fitness required. Minimum age is 9 years. Heli Hike trips are weather-dependent. From $299 per person