Helicopter Tours

30-Minute Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Tour

Duration

30 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

4.7/5(67)

Tracey W

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Great experience. Pilot was very good and gave a running commentary. Ground staff were very helpful moving our flight to a time later in the day when we could definitely be able to land on the snow

Experience a helicopter flight above two iconic glaciers with a snow landing on Franz Josef.

Take in icefalls, lush rainforest valleys, and alpine peaks, then land on the snow for unforgettable photos.

Learn about the region’s changing glaciers through live commentary from your pilot guide.

30-minute flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glacier

Snow landing on Franz Josef glacier

Pilot guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Tracey W
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great experience. Pilot was very good and gave a running commentary. Ground staff were very helpful moving our flight to a time later in the day when we could definitely be able to land on the snow
Belinda B
Family
Verified booking
May 2026
The views, the pilot, just the overall experience
Blair H
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Was an awesome trip to see the glaciers, amazing, loved the experience. I wondered beforehand if it was worth the expense, the answer is, absolutely, worth every single dollar
John M
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Our flight was absolutely fabulous, with our skilled Pilot, Adrian. The weather was abolutely perfect and the views from the Helicopter where breathtaking.
Shaon S
Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Absolutely amazing and a one of a kind experience we have had so far from all our holidays. Special thanks goes to our pilot Jiordie with his superb skills and knowledge.👍🏼👍🏼

Take in sweeping aerial views of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier as you fly over rugged alpine terrain, icefalls and rainforest valleys before landing on snow for a memorable snowy touchdown.

Getting started

This adventure includes a 30-minute helicopter flight departing from either Franz Josef or Fox Glacier township, with scenic commentary from your expert pilot. Arrive early to check in, get briefed on safety, and prepare for your flight.

What to expect

Aerial views: Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over New Zealand’s Southern Alps, glacier valleys and snow-capped peaks as you fly above both famed glaciers.

Snow landing: Touch down on a snowfield atop Franz Josef Glacier for photos, crisp mountain air and unforgettable scenery.

Pilot guidance: Throughout your flight, benefit from live commentary and insights from your experienced pilot guide.

What to bring

Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

What's not allowed

Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.

Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.

Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.

Additional information

Snow landings are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilot’s discretion.

Infants under 3 years weighing less than 15 kg will fly for free, sitting on an adult's lap. Infants under 3 years weighing above 15 kg must be charged at the child fare.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Kindly ensure that you arrive 30 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Departure Locations

Departs and returns from Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures.

Address: 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7951, New Zealand.

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Departs and returns from Franz Josef Base – Alpine Adventure Centre.

Address: 29 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7856, New Zealand.

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