Best of · MOUNTAIN HELICOPTER FLIGHTS IN FRANZ JOSEF
Four-seat aircraft and one weather window a day mean the good mountain helicopter flights in Franz Josef go early. Below: the 4 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
Fly over Franz Josef Glacier with an English-speaking pilot, spot crevasses and ice pinnacles, then land on snow or alpine terrain for 10 minutes of photos. The route is weather-sensitive, but pilots such as Mike, Poppy, Mark, and Sam are praised for clear commentary and calm flying.
“Amazing views! The diver was super friendly and helpful”
Take a 35-minute helicopter flight over Fox Glacier and the Southern Alps, with 20 to 25 minutes in the air and about 10 minutes on the snow. Your pilot provides live commentary as you view crevasses, icefalls, rainforest-ending glacier country, and Aoraki Mt. Cook from above.
“So flexible due to bad weather. Such a unique perspective and definitely worth doing even if you can't perform a landing. Breathtakingly spectacular. Very friendly and accommodating guys”
Fly from Franz Josef in a twin-engine helicopter over Franz Josef, Fox, and Murchison glaciers. Land for 5 to 10 minutes on a high snowfield, then see Aoraki/Mt Cook, Tasman Glacier, the Southern Alps, and rainforest near the Tasman Sea. The pilot provides live commentary throughout.
“This is a truly magical experience and is well worth the ticket price. Soaring way above the galaciers and seeing how extensive and beautiful the ranges are should not be missed. The short stop on the Franz Josef glacier gives you an experience of a lifetime. Go for it!”
Take a 40-minute helicopter flight from Fox Glacier with a professional pilot, live commentary, and a snow landing at about 7,000 feet. You’ll see Fox, Franz Josef, and Tasman glaciers, Aoraki Mt. Cook, alpine snowfields, rainforest, and the Tasman Sea. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are essential.
“it was fantastic one of the highlights of our trip . to see the glaciers from the air as well as the landing on them as well is something i will never forget and the photo of mt cook i took up there was something quite special .the i would like to yhank all the staff as well from the girls behind the desk ,the loader and the piolet they were all fantastic”
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