Fox It Up Heli Ice Climbing Adventure
- Challenge yourself with on this full day of adventure with the exhilarating sport of ice climbing. No experience is required!
- Explore the elevated alpine beauty and spectacular ice walls in the upper part of the Fox Glacier
- Highly experienced guides will guide you over vertical climbs and overhanging ice walls and pinnacles
- All the necessary outerwear, boots, and technical equipment are conveniently provided for you
- Take an unforgettable scenic helicopter ride and land on a remote and exceptionally beautiful part of the glacier
Options
Fox It Up Heli Ice Climbing Adventure
Inclusions
Professional guide
All necessary safety equipment
Safety orientation
Professional gear (climbing boots and socks, special backpacks, waterproof jackets and overtrousers, hats, and gloves)
Rental technical equipment (mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axes and technical gear)
Round-trip helicopter flights
Ground transportation
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Insurance
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 14+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 14-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Language level: A good level of English language skills is essential to understand the guide and the instructions
Maximum guide to customer ratio is 1:4
During the peak season (Oct-May), the slots are quite limited. If you are traveling with companions, it is strongly recommended to make ONLY one reservation for your entire party
Please note that the availability, route and length of your scenic flight will be dependent on weather conditions on the day
It is illegal to use drones in the area, so please leave yours in the car if you have one
Selfie sticks are not allowed to use around or in the helicopter
Please make sure that you fuel up with an energy-giving breakfast - you’ll need it!
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Snacks
Camera
Any Essential Medication
3-4 layers of warm upper body clothing
Jeans are not recommended
What's included in Fox It Up Heli Ice Climbing Adventure
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Activity schedule
- This activity is available on
- Monday-Sunday
Itinerary
- Duration: Up to 8 hours
- Ice time: Up to 7 hours
Fox It Up Heli Ice Climbing
- Shuttle bus transfer to the base at Fox Glacier township
- Heli-transfer back to the helicopter base
- Ice climbing with a professional guide
- Landing on the Fox Glacier
- Transfer to the helicopter
- Change clothing and wear the ice equipment
- Meet up with guide at Fox Glacier township
Route
How to get there
By bus: There are two companies that operate buses to and from Fox Glacier daily
By car: 4.5 hour drive from Queenstown or 3 hour drive from Wanaka, 2 hour drive from Hokitika
Atomic Shuttles: For more information and bookings go to the official Atomic Travel website or phone +64 3 322 8883
Intercity Coachlines: For more information and bookings go to the official Intercity website or phone +64 9 913 6100
Note: There are no rental car services around the township of Fox Glacier, but there is a shuttle service called Glacier Shuttles and Charters Franz Josef 0800 999 739 that will take people to Lake Matheson and Gillespies Beach
Meet
Venues
- Fox Glacier
