Book direct with discount.
20 minute experience by helicopter including a snow landing above the Fox or Franz Josef (IMPORTANT - take care to choose your departure point when booking due to separate schedules from each location, Franz Josef base OR Fox Glacier base)
Flight 1 - Franz Josef or Fox Glacier including a snow landing (allow 20 minutes)
Explore the Fox or Franz Josef glacier to 6,000ft and land on the snow with exceptional views of New Zealand's Southern Alps. (NOTE: When booking take care to confirm which base you need to depart from due to a separate schedule from each location - Fox Glacier town or Franz Josef town)
Essential gear:
- Sunglasses
- Covered-in shoes (sneakers or trainers are fine) or hiking boots
- Wear comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for wearing on the snow
- Occasionally the temperature can be 5-10 degrees cooler on the snow than it is in the village
- Allow plenty of room on your memory card and/or phone for photos
Check with our ground crew if you are unsure of what to wear
Please note: Selfie sticks, especially extendable ones are a safety hazard and must not be taken
Please note that we do not allow passengers to take iPads on the flights as they can impede the view of the pilot and other passengers.
You are very welcome to bring along another means of taking your photos (phone, camera or GoPro are all great)
Check-In Time:
Check-in time is 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This allows time for payment processing and aircraft allocation.
Prices are in New Zealand dollars, include GST and are valid to 30 September 2024. From 01 October 2024 new rates apply (NOTE: prices subject to change at any time). Minimum numbers apply.
FOX GLACIER and FRANZ JOSEF Office Hours:
Summer 7.30AM to 5.00PM / Winter 8.00AM to 5.00PM
Please note: Snow landings, flight routes and flight departures are subject to suitable and safe weather conditions and pilot’s discretion