Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight
Board your twin-engine helicopter for a premier 40-minute flight including a remote snow landing above the eponymous glacier. Within the open-plan helicopter cabin that seats up to six passengers, look down upon two of New Zealand's finest national parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. From your vantage point in the air, discover the vast expanse of Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. You’ll get up close to towering peaks and crevasses, and learn about the alpine wonderland of the Murchison Glacier valley, as your pilot delivers expert commentary en route. Then descend onto a snowfield with a helicopter landing at around 7,000 feet (2,134 meters), and walk along the main divide, which offers panoramic views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier. Back in the air, continue down toward the coastal rainforests bordering the Tasman Sea before returning to the tour base.
Highlights
- ✓40-minute helicopter flight with snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier
- ✓See views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier from the summit
- ✓Soar over the Southern Alps and the Murchison Glacier valley
- ✓Listen to fascinating commentary from the pilot
What you'll see & do
- ✓Departing from Franz Josef Village, fly up towards the Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy the incredible views as your soar up over the glacial crevasses and ever changing ice formations before landing up on the Franz Josef Glacier for up to 10 minutes.
- ✓Soar past the spectacular Southern Alps!
- ✓Fly close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak as well as seeing the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's longest glacier.
- ✓Fly over Fox Glacier during your experience and marvel at the impressive ice formations.
What's included
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
- ✓Pilot guide
- ✓Live commentary on board
What's not included
- ✓Items of a personal nature
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children weighing less than 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight
Board your twin-engine helicopter for a premier 40-minute flight including a remote snow landing above the eponymous glacier. Within the open-plan helicopter cabin that seats up to six passengers, look down upon two of New Zealand's finest national parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. From your vantage point in the air, discover the vast expanse of Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. You’ll get up close to towering peaks and crevasses, and learn about the alpine wonderland of the Murchison Glacier valley, as your pilot delivers expert commentary en route. Then descend onto a snowfield with a helicopter landing at around 7,000 feet (2,134 meters), and walk along the main divide, which offers panoramic views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier. Back in the air, continue down toward the coastal rainforests bordering the Tasman Sea before returning to the tour base.
Highlights
- ✓40-minute helicopter flight with snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier
- ✓See views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier from the summit
- ✓Soar over the Southern Alps and the Murchison Glacier valley
- ✓Listen to fascinating commentary from the pilot
What you'll see & do
- ✓Departing from Franz Josef Village, fly up towards the Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy the incredible views as your soar up over the glacial crevasses and ever changing ice formations before landing up on the Franz Josef Glacier for up to 10 minutes.
- ✓Soar past the spectacular Southern Alps!
- ✓Fly close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak as well as seeing the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's longest glacier.
- ✓Fly over Fox Glacier during your experience and marvel at the impressive ice formations.
What's included
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
- ✓Pilot guide
- ✓Live commentary on board
What's not included
- ✓Items of a personal nature
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children weighing less than 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.