Mount Cook Spectacular Scenic Flight | From Fox or Franz Josef | 40 minutes

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Queenstown, New Zealand

From  $610

per person
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Next available: 21-04-2025 12:00 PM

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  • 40-minute experience with an 8-10 minute glacier landing
  • See it all – Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook
  • Enjoy views of the Tasman Glacier, Aotearoa New Zealand's longest glacier
  • Take in the towering ice formations and vast size of glaciers, landing on the snow plains of an incredible glacier
  • Informative pilot commentary

Are you ready for the flight of a lifetime? Embark on an unforgettable adventure where you can witness New Zealand's three most spectacular glaciers and explore ancient ice.

 

Experience the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Franz Josef and Fox glaciers from an aerial perspective, with a landing on the pristine snow-covered ice. Exploring New Zealand's glaciers has never been easier! This flight covers it all, with snow landings, glacier icefalls, crevasses and neves.

 

During the flight, you'll also be treated to breathtaking views of Mount Cook / Aoraki, which stands as the highest peak in New Zealand, as well as a stunning sight of the Tasman Glacier on the eastern flank of the Southern Alps.

Flying from either Franz Josef or Fox glaciers, you'll enjoy views from ocean to alps and take in some of the most incredible New Zealand sights. Then, fly across the Southern Alps’ rugged spine and circle the peak of magnificent Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain.

You'll stop for a snow landing before heading back to base.

 

Meeting Point

Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base OR Glacier Helicopters Base situated on the Main Road (State Highway 6), Franz Josef Glacier, 7856. These meeting points are approx. 30m apart. Glacier Helicopters will reach out to you the day before with the exact meeting point.

We love that you get to see New Zealand's highest mountain up close on this trip!  

  • Child prices apply to children 4-14 years. Infants are 0-3 years; children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
  • All flights require a minimum number of 3 passengers for departures
  • All flights operate subject to suitable weather conditions
  • To avoid disappointment, please let us know if a passenger's weight changes from time of booking. If your actual weight at check in is 15kg (33lb) or greater than your declared weight, you may need to be rescheduled and would be subject to flight availability
  • The Tour Operator will provide information to participants before and during the activity to ensure their participation suits their ability and objectives, and is as safe as practicable with any potential changes during the trip identified
  • It is important clients acknowledge there are risks, understand safety information and briefings before and during their activity and follow the instructions set out by our experienced and trained teams
  • Drones, iPads, bags and selfie sticks are not allowed on board for safety
  • It is important clients acknowledge there are risks, understand safety information and briefings before and during their activity and follow the instructions set out by our experienced and trained teams
  • All flights are subject to weather conditions and may be rescheduled or cancelled

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Warm clothing - jacket

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes (snow on your toes is not nice!)

  • Sunglasses and sunscreen

  • Your phone/camera (large cameras are required to be on a strap)

For safety reasons, the following items are not permitted:

  • Loose clothing and scarves

  • Selfie sticks

  • Drones

  • Flammable liquids, lighters

  • iPads/tablets

  • Bags of any description

Please leave these items locked in your car. There is a small space behind the desk you can leave items, however all items are left at owner’s own risk.

The tour departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base OR Glacier Helicopters Base. These meeting points are approx. 30m apart. Glacier Helicopters will reach out to you the day before with the exact meeting point.

 

The FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER office locations:
1. The Helicopter Line, 20 Main South Road Franz Josef, SH6, 7856.
2. Glacier Helicopters, 30 Main South Road Franz Josef SH6, 7856.