Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown
The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to Franz Josef glacier is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the glacier Heli Hike. The experienced guides will take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. The helicopter passes over the deep crevasses of the icefalls and waterfalls to land on the upper ice fall of Franz Josef glacier. From there you’ll be fitted with crampons for the two hours on the ice, exploring caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonder of the glacier in the South Island of New Zealand.
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Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown
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What's included in Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown
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Franz Josef Glacier
This is where the hiking portion of the tour will take place. Take in the beauty of the glacier up close and personal. The contract between the rainforest and the alpine environment is truly spectacular. The total duration of this tour includes check in time in Cooks and the flight from Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier and vice versa.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hiking boots and crampons are provided
- You are required to bring your own lunch and snacks. There is usually no time to get food in Franz Josef.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children and weight restrictions are applicable for this tour
- Existing or previous medical conditions including (but not limited to) those listed below may have an impact on your ability to participate in our Glacier Heli Hike. It's important that you advise us of the following when making your booking: Ankle or knee injuries; ACL damage; Joint replacements or dislocations; Neck or back injuries; Heart conditions and high / low blood pressure; Diabetes; Severe asthma. If you have any doubt about your ability to participate in the trip we recommend you consult your medical practitioner prior to booking. In addition to this, our lead guides may need to restrict guest participation on a Heli Hike Trip based on the specific conditions of the glacier on the day.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 50 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick-up from Queenstown Central accommodation. Pick up starts 50 minutes prior to departure.
Meeting / End Points
- Check in at our office 30 minutes prior to departure. We are located in the Remarkables Park Town Centre, near Queenstown Airport, with free all-day parking. Park near the New World supermarket and walk across the carpark entrance to our building on the corner of the main road (Hawthorne Drive).
