Fox Glacier
Fly above the beautiful snowfields of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Explore the ice structures, capture the panoramic views of New Zealand and even challenge your friends to a snowball fight!
Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.
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Enjoy a scenic flight over the Southern Alps in this once-in-a-lifetime helicopter experience over the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers. Start your adventure at the helicopter base in Fox Glacier Township, and meet your expert pilot. Once you take off, marvel at the spectacular panoramic views over the town and surrounding landscapes. You'll spend 30 minutes flying in a comfortable helicopter ride over the region.
You'll get a chance to admire the sprawling ice arches, the Chancellor Dome region, and the ice trekking trails of the Fox Glacier. While riding above the steeper Franz Glacier, you'll see parts of the glacier that are usually inaccessible to hikers. The rugged beauty of its waterfalls and unique rock formations will leave you in awe. Your tour guide will explain how it is the steepest and fastest moving glacier in New Zealand.