Westland Tai Poutini National Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Franz Josef Town: 3-Glacier Helicopter Ride with Landing

1. Franz Josef Town: 3-Glacier Helicopter Ride with Landing

Take in three of New Zealand’s most impressive glaciers during a helicopter ride. Land on the elevated snow landing site to take photos of the spectacular views. Meet at the local partner’s office to check in and attend a safety briefing. Then, following a transfer to a private hangar, you will meet your pilot and board the helicopter for takeoff. Put your headset on to listen to your pilot's guided commentary. Fly over the terminal moraine of the ancient Franz Josef Glacier and up the valley to see the big three from above. The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are ice rivers that plug New Zealand's longest glacier: the Tasman Glacier. Take in their ice pinnacles and crevasses while flying amongst some of New Zealand’s biggest mountains. Admire Mount Cook in the impressive Southern Alps. Land on an elevated snow landing site to enjoy stunning views of Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 15 minutes. You will have plenty of time to take photos before returning to the hangar.

Franz Josef: 4-Glacier Helicopter Ride with 2 Landings

2. Franz Josef: 4-Glacier Helicopter Ride with 2 Landings

Take in four of New Zealand’s most impressive glaciers during a helicopter ride. Land on two snow landing sites to take photos and see the spectacular scenery. Meet at the local partner’s office to check in and attend a safety briefing. Then, following a van transfer to the helicopter hangar, you will meet your pilot and board the helicopter for takeoff. Put your seatbelt and headset on to listen to your pilot's guided commentary. Fly over the terminal moraine of the ancient Franz Josef Glacier and up the valley to see the big three from above. The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are ice rivers that plug New Zealand's longest glacier: the Tasman Glacier. You'll also see the Shackleton Glacier - a well-kept secret. Take in their ice pinnacles and crevasses while flying amongst some of New Zealand’s biggest mountains. Admire Mount Cook in the impressive Southern Alps. This flight includes two snow landing sites to enjoy stunning views of Westland Tai Poutini National Park. You will have plenty of time to take photos before returning to the hangar.

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4.8 / 5

based on 13 reviews

What an amazing trip. Megan was excellent with communicating to bring the trip forward to make the most of it before the weather changed. Gus the pilot was amazing, such a smooth flight with great local knowledge and history. Highly recommend this to anyone we had such a great time.

Great experience. Arron great fun and back stories. Poppy, pilot (CEO) awesome. So great to be able to land on the snow field and take it all in right there amongst the snow capped mountains that we normally only see from afar. Highly recommend going with them.

I was really nervous but Megan and Poppy made me feel so comfortable I was able to take the flight. I now will never regret doing it. Thanks Nathalie

Staff were very friendly and informative. They gave us lots of information before and on the flight. Great views and a brilliant experience.