Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight
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 at the edge of the Tasman Sea.
Options
Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight
What's included in Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fox GlacierPass-by Only
Departing from Fox Glacier, this is one of New Zealand's largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glacier.
Franz Josef GlacierPass-by Only
Experience one of New Zealand's largest glaciers from above!
Tasman GlacierPass-by Only
You’ll fly over the Tasman Glacier on the eastern side of the Southern Alps.
Inclusions
- Scenic helicopter flight including snow landing (5-10 minutes)
- Pilot guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.
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.
