Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
- 35 minutes (approx.)
- Flight time: 20 to 25 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Land atop Fox Glacier during a 30-minute helicopter tour, narrated by an experienced alpine pilot. Watch snowfields and ice formations come into view as you hover above the glacier, then land in the snow above the icefalls at the top. Your scenic aerial tour takes in the majestic Southern Alps, with impressive views of Aoraki Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain.
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group flight
- Learn more about the Southern Alps via the pilot’s narration
- An easy way to view Aoraki Mt. Cook from the West Coast
- See parts of the Southern Alps you couldn't access any other way
What's Included
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Live commentary on board
- Pilot guide
- Snow landing approx. 10 minutes
- Allow 35-minute total trip duration including alpine landing
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Helicopter Line Fox GlacierFox Glacier Main South Road SH6 Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier 7859, New Zealand
Weather check – due to very changeable weather conditions your weather is at same time as your Check In time - 30 minutes prior to departure time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Arrive at the helicopter base for a 30-minute aerial tour including a snow landing above Fox Glacier. Step into the twin-engine, 6-passenger helicopter, where an open cabin ensures optimal viewing.
Listen to fascinating commentary from the pilot, whose expertise includes navigating the skies through the scenic wonderland of the Southern Alps.
Fly over Fox Glacier and hover above deep crevasses and other ice forms before making a soft landing in the snow above the icefalls. Capture the magnitude of the surrounding scenery, including views of Aoraki Mt. Cook, which towers 12,217 feet (3,724 meters) above sea level.
Explore its majestic west face from the air before descending into the valleys below.
Listen to fascinating commentary from the pilot, whose expertise includes navigating the skies through the scenic wonderland of the Southern Alps.
Fly over Fox Glacier and hover above deep crevasses and other ice forms before making a soft landing in the snow above the icefalls. Capture the magnitude of the surrounding scenery, including views of Aoraki Mt. Cook, which towers 12,217 feet (3,724 meters) above sea level.
Explore its majestic west face from the air before descending into the valleys below.
Southern Alps (Pass By)
1
Fox Glacier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Pass By)
Fox Glacier (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 276 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
It is everything & more than one can imagine. The views were spectacular and the flight is worth every penny.
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It is everything & more than one can imagine. The views were spectacular and the flight is worth every penny.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Kia ora Graham,
Thank you for the kind words. That's exactly what we hope people will feel when they fly with us. We are glad you had a wonderful time.
Ngā mihi nui,
The Helicopter Line
If you do this you flight you will never forget it. We did this activity with stunning deep blue skies and have many photos and videos to record such a wonderful adventure. Highly Recommended
The weather stopped us getting up onto Fox Glacier and we weren't sure we'd get up at all but the company worked hard to get us up and it was great! We had a great experience
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Kia Ora Tania,
Thank you for your fantastic review. We're thrilled to hear that despite the weather challenges, our team was able to make your Fox Glacier adventure a memorable one. Your patience and understanding were much appreciated, and we're glad you had a great time. Thank you for joining us.
Kind regards,
The Helicopter Line
Unbelievable experience. Just book it. You will not be disappointed. Landing on the glacier was the highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Catherine,
We appreciate your 5-star review and thank you for joining us for the Fox Glacier and Mount Cook flight. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and are grateful to be the highlight of your trip. Thank you for joining us on the West Coast.
Best wishes,
The Helicopter Line
So flexible due to bad weather. Such a unique perspective and definitely worth doing even if you can't perform a landing. Breathtakingly spectacular. Very friendly and accommodating guys
This was on my husbands bucket list and he just loved it.
For the scenery and the experience it would have been a five! The pilot expertly manoeuvres the helicopter to try and give all the passengers a good view whilst maintaining a commentary. My reason for knocking a star off and marking the trip 4 out if 5 is just that 30 minutes is not long enough to take it all in. It just felt a wee bit rushed if you were trying to take photos on the flight.
Yes, the trip is well worth taking. My advice.... film/video record the scenery whilst in flight. There's plenty of time on the glacier for photos.
We loved this helicopter ride. It was well worth the money and we would have regretted not going.
It was a trip of a lifetime and the helicopter ride was part of making it so.
AMAZING! A Must do. We had no idea of how beautiful Fox Glacier/Mount Cook was. Such a wonderful experience, definitely recommend this tour.
What a MAGIC experience ! Don't DEBATE it - just DO it !!
Breath taking that's all I can say. Well worth doing.
Cool , cool ,cool ! Get near a window and take photos of absolutely everything . Listen to the pilot . Enjoy
Brilliant in every way with a very competent and informative pilot - thanks for a memorable experience.
Awesome experience, helpful staff and pilot. Thanks.
Family friendly staff and facilities. The helicopter ride to the glacier and commentary was first class.
We flew with Justin and it was the BEST FLIGHT EVER - simply outstanding - crystal clear commentary and superb conditions made a ONCE IN A LIFETIME FLIGHT. Thank you very, very much.
This was the best trip that I have ever been on. I would recommend it to anyone. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
The helicopter flight was the highlight of our NZ trip. All the staff were fantastic and looked after us well.
Ein sagenhaftes Erlebnis. Unser Pilot Sam zeigte all seine Flugkünste und wir durften bei strahlendem Sonnenschein die Welt von ober erleben. Sollte auf einer Reise in NZL nicht fehlen.
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