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Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes)

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $270.00 per person

Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes)
Fly from our Franz Josef or Fox Glacier Heliport to the top of the Fox or Franz Josef icefall and land on the snow for a fantastic photographic opportunity. This entry level flight will show you why so many are impressed by the sheer crevasses and pinicles that form the ice scapes of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Be sure to book from the correct departure location (Fox or Franz Josef) - book for a Franz Josef departure... More...

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Fox Glacier

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $350.00 per person

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glaciers. Top it off with a snow landing and standing on the ancient ice of the glaciers. You’ll also fly over the Tasman Glacier on the eastern side of the Southern Alps and close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest peak. More...

Heli Hiking Franz Josef

Heli Hiking - Franz Josef - Starting from $469.00 per person

Combine a scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a 2-hour guided walk on glacial terrain during this exhilarating tour from Franz Josef. Find out why New Zealand's South Island is famous for its gorgeous landscapes as you follow an experienced guide past ice caves, crevasses and pinnacles. Learn about glacier formation and movement, and enjoy supreme panoramic views. Choose from seasonal departure times to suit your schedule. More...

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $350.00 per person

Marvel at some of New Zealand’s most amazing scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers’ natural beauty from your helicopter high in the sky. Listen to live commentary from your professional pilot on route and gaze over the mantle of sheet ice and snow below. Land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier, then hop out to experience the frozen landscape up close. Pose for photographs and... More...

Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $480.00 per person

This premier 40-minute helicopter tour lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps.

Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Step out of the helicopter and experience how it feels to walk on snow. Then follow the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests... More...

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Westwood Lodge - Lodge.

Set amongst native gardens, Westwood Lodge offers stylish bed and breakfast accommodation with mountain views. Each...

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24 Day Epic NZ Tour - Haka Tours - Multi-day Tour - Auckland. Starting from $4273.71 per person.

Over 24 unforgettable days you will experience it all: secluded beaches, jaw dropping scenery, Maori culture,...

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