Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Spectacular Helicopter Flight
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 helicopter snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary enroute. You'll fly along the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea.
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Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight
What's included in Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Spectacular Helicopter Flight
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Franz Josef Glacier
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!
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)Pass-by Only
Fly close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak as well as seeing the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's longest glacier.
Inclusions
- Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Pilot guide
- Live commentary on board
- Items of a personal nature
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Weather check – due to very changeable weather conditions your weather is at same time as check-in. Check-In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• It is recommended that sunglasses, warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn due to cold temperatures • To avoid disappointment please let us know if a passenger's weight changes from time of booking. If your actual weight at check in is 15kg (33lb) or greater than your declared weight, you may need to be rescheduled and would be subject to flight availability. • All scenic flights are subject to weather conditions. Should a flight not operate due to weather conditions or minimum number requirements, passengers can redeem their voucher for any other scenic flights of similar duration and price at any of The Helicopter Line operations in Mount Cook, Queenstown, Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier. • Get in touch with us if your contact details have changed or need updating from time of booking.
