Top Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Outdoor Activities - page 3

Join our 100% local and family-owned business to see the world-famous glaciers plus some of the hidden secrets in Westland Tai Poutini and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Parks. This flight takes you to some of the remote and rarely seen areas of our National Parks! If you're seeking an experience that very few people get to see join us on a helicopter flight to over the rainforests, iconic glaciers and majestic mountains that form our incredible backyard. This 90-minute flight includes - The famous Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers plus multiple lesser-known but equally stunning glaciers. - See Mount Cook from all directions including the rarely seen South side! - The beautiful Westland Tai Poutini and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Parks accessing some of the more remote areas. - 3 snow landings with plenty of photo opportunities!

The Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers are often called accessible glaciers, but you can’t see much of them from ground level. For the best views, take to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight, with a short landing atop one glacier to touch the snow and ice. Enjoy unparalleled views on a private flight, without the risk of strangers hogging the window seat. Flights depart from Franz Josef town.

See two remarkable glaciers from the air on a 30-minute helicopter tour of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier. Lift off from a helipad at Fox Glacier twon, then fly across ice falls, formations, and crevasses on your way to Franz Josef Glacier, and touch down on a glacial snowfield for a photography session. Departures are available throughout the day for this 30-minute helicopter tour of two New Zealand glaciers.

Welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake's Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition. This 50-minute flight includes: - Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers - Mount Cook & Mount Tasman - Fly through the Southern Alps where the ""Lighting of The Beacons"" was filmed for Lord of the Rings - 15-minute snow landing included - Complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey available to those who want to sample it with the glacial ice Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy own the company and are both commercial pilots. If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight.

Enjoy views of Jurassic-era rainforests, glaciers, and snow-capped mountains reflected on calm Lake Mapourika on this small-group boat cruise on the lake. Visit a kiwi conservation area and learn more about New Zealand’s native bird. You’ll cruise for around two hours so bring some snacks or a bottle of wine to drink as you relax and take in the beauty of the West Coast.

On this private Pilots Choice flight you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier past Mount Cook and fly into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 35 minutes. We are a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office. Please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights. Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter's weight and balance requirements.

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014, and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our PRIVATE Mt Cook Supreme flight you'll fly over the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps to see Mount Cook and enjoy two included 10-minute landings - the first a snow landing for photos and the second on the Shackleton Glacier. Total experience time approx. 60 minutes. Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office. Please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share the check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights. Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter's weight and balance requirements.

Franz Josef Glacier is one of the highlights of the South Island’s West Coast, but you can’t see much from ground-level. Take to the skies in a helicopter for a scenic flight that gives unparalleled views of the glacier, the Southern Alps, and the surrounding landscape. Land on the snow high in the mountains for a fun photo op. Everyone is guaranteed an unobstructed view on this private flight.