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Twice the Ice: Glacial Helicopter Adventure
4.9
115 Ratings
Franz Josef / Waiau
Experience the thrill of a 30-minute helicopter flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers with a breathtaking glacier landing.
Experience the thrill of a 30-minute helicopter flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers with a breathtaking glacier landing.
Duration:
35 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Franz Josef Glacier - Why settle for one glacier when you can experience the wonder of two? Embark on a thrilling 30-minute helicopter journey to explore the majestic ice falls of both the Fox Glacier and the unparalleled Franz Josef Glacier.
This adventure promises unforgettable memories and is frequently highlighted as a standout experience by…
- Franz Josef Glacier - Why settle for one glacier when you can experience the wonder of two? Embark on a thrilling 30-minute helicopter journey to explore the majestic ice falls of both the Fox Glacier and the unparalleled Franz Josef Glacier.
This adventure promises unforgettable memories and is frequently highlighted as a standout experience by visitors to New Zealand.
- Franz Josef Glacier - Each glacier boasts unique characteristics, yet both offer a breathtaking West Coast adventure. Get up close to their neve and intriguing ice formations, with a snowfield landing that provides perfect opportunities for photos, snowballs, and lasting memories.
- Fox Glacier South Side Walk - Whether you prefer steep and dramatic landscapes or vast, remote expanses, our Twin Glacier flight offers the best of both worlds. This excursion includes a snow landing and the chance to witness two distinct glacial formations. It’s the ideal trip to marvel at the awe-inspiring Fox and Franz Josef glaciers.
What's Included
- Scenic Helicopter Flight
- Snow landing on a Glacier
- Professional Guide
- Photo opportunities throughout
- Scenic Helicopter Flight
- Snow landing on a Glacier
- Professional Guide
- Photo opportunities throughout
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Experience the thrill of exploring two stunning glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier - on a 35-minute helicopter tour that includes a glacier landing. Get an up-close view of their neve and unique ice formations. The adventure includes a landing on the snowfields of one of the glaciers, offering a fantastic opportunity for photos, snowball…
Experience the thrill of exploring two stunning glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier - on a 35-minute helicopter tour that includes a glacier landing. Get an up-close view of their neve and unique ice formations. The adventure includes a landing on the snowfields of one of the glaciers, offering a fantastic opportunity for photos, snowball fun, and unforgettable memories, before returning to Franz Josef Township.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We recommend you bring along warm clothes, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, your camera and a sense of adventure!
- For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.
- We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).
Location
Glacier Helicopters Franz Josef Glacier
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.
Departure Point: Main Street of Town
Address: Located in the township of Franz Josef Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(115 Ratings)
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Nicola
Oct 17, 2025
Unforgettable Experience! - A massive thank you to The Helicopter Line & Glacier Helicopters West Coast for going above and beyond to reschedule us around the weather so we could tick this off our bucket list in our final hours at Franz Josef. The booking process from start to finish was seamless, and the team were incredibly responsive and helpful throughout. What an unforgettable experience. Easily one of the highlights of our trip and truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Would highly recommend to anyone. Worth every cent!
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Steve
Oct 10, 2025
OMG. What an experience - We booked a flight up and over the glacier and mountain range. After checking in and being weighed we were on our way. The weather was magical. Climbing up and landing between the peaks on pristine snow. Breathtaking. Continuing up and along the glaciers seeing the way it has gouged out the valleys. Your pilot talking to you and explaining the lay of the land as we go. Make sure you have your camera. Try and book the earliest flights to get the rising sun over the peaks and fresh snow.
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Christopherrl1841xv
Oct 3, 2025
Great helicopter experience - Great experience. Staff and pilot were very professional. Safety was clearly key factor. We landed on the glacier which was very memorable.
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Mharrishome
Oct 1, 2025
Great Views, get in before global warming takes it away. - Beautiful views, and great to get out on the snow! It’s a ‘have to’ activity if you’re coming to Franz Josef. I hope I get to come back one day.
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Jimfx4429pn
Sep 24, 2025
Great company to fly with! - Excellent organisation and friendly staff. There are a good number of operators to choose from in Franz Josef and you can book here with confidence. Very professional and a hugely enjoyable trip! Thanks folks!
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Suziebe2648fx
Jun 22, 2025
Do it - An incredible way to experience one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world! Safe, knowledgeable, friendly.
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Subh_g
Apr 22, 2025
A must do - Wonderful experience . A must do to experience the glaciers. Pilot very informative. Glacier landing sureal
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Mark_r
Apr 22, 2025
Incredible experience not to be missed! - Spectacular views and awesome staff. Pilot was fantastic and gave us plenty of information about the history of the glaciers during the flight. Landing on the glacier and taking in the view was an incredible experience not to be missed!
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Hackpackers2450
Apr 18, 2025
Franz Joseph and Fox Glaciers with snow landing. - Amazing, squeezed the flight in between rain storms, awesome trip. Pilot was great, giving a commentary as we flew as well as handling incoming messages from other aircraft. Thanks.
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Elleh07
Apr 29, 2025
Request Left Side Seating - Before you purchase tickets for a flight, make sure you are guaranteed a front seat or left hand side seat for this trip. We were placed on the right hand side of the helicopter, behind the pilot. Unfortunately all the viewing of the glaciers were on the left hand side and the pilots commentary was also based on the left side views. When you pay the same price as everyone else for a flight, you expect to see the same things. Yes we did have views of the mountains and valleys out the right side window but we bought the flight to see glacier views! At no time were we told that we would have restricted views of the glaciers. I contacted the company whose stock standard reply was it had to do with weight distribution which I find interesting as the 3 other passengers on the left side were of fine build and weight whereas we were a much bigger and heavier build. Anyway not worth the money if you get stuck on the right hand side on this flight.
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