Expert Guided Heli-Hike to Franz Josef Glacier

• Take wing to the steepest and the fastest moving glacier in New Zealand on a chopper.
• Be enthralled by the majestic panorama of the Southern Alps as you fly over its picturesque terrain.
• Don your crampons and set out to explore stunning ice caves, incredible ice formations of the glacial terrain and much more on a 2-hour professionally guided hike.
• You’re in for a day full of adventure (and safety) with expert mountaineering guides and all specialist equipment ready to make your glacial journey one to remember!

• Helicopter ride to the Franz Josef Glacier
• 2-hour long guided glacier hike
• English-speaking expert mountaineering guide
• Specialist equipment for hiking (glacier boots, socks, ice crampons, waterproof jacket and pants)

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

Important Information

• Your flight is subject to favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather, you may reschedule your booking or request a full refund.
• This tour is classed as an adventure activity and carries a degree of risk; please be aware that your safety cannot be absolutely guaranteed since all risks cannot be eliminated. A balanced and conservative approach to safety management is taken.
• Agreeing to participate is your personal decision, accepting there are environmental and external elements outside human control that may cause harm.
• Franz Josef Glacier Guides have been assessed to meet or exceed the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) regulations 2016.
• For safety reasons, there is an overall weight limit of 120kg. Please be aware that if the gear takes your weight over 120kg, you will not be able to participate.
• Children need to be at least 8 years old, weigh at least 35kg and be at least 137cm tall to participate due to safety ratings with our harnesses.
• iPads or selfie sticks are not allowed on board for safety.
• All decisions regarding guests' participation in the Franz Josef Heli Hike are at the Senior Guide's discretion.
• Due to morning ice conditions, children are not permitted on the 11 am Heli Hike from 1st May to 30th September.
• Suitable for participants with moderate fitness levels.
• Not suitable for pregnant women, people with heart problems or other serious health conditions.
• Kindly bring along warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), sunglasses and sunscreen and a waterproof jacket (provided if you don't have one).
• Please follow the dress code: leggings or light trousers, shorts are acceptable. Please DO NOT wear jeans.

Operating Hours

• The hiking tours depart at various times throughout the year. The duration of the entire experience is approximately 4 hours.
• The Flight Departs from and returns to The Helicopter Line Base.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
• Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.
• Kindly ensure that you arrive 60 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Departure Locations

• Departs and returns from the Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
• Address: Glacier Base, 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand.

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Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Franz Josef Bus Stop. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the departure point.