Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight
Overview
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40 minutes
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Experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a helicopter snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary enroute. You'll fly along the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children weighing less than 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Franz Josef Glacier
Departing from Franz Josef Village, fly up towards the Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy the incredible views as your soar up over the glacial crevasses and ever changing ice formations before landing up on the Franz Josef Glacier for up to 10 minutes.
Soar past the spectacular Southern Alps!
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
Pilot guide
Live commentary on board
Items of a personal nature
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Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful
GailynS1,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific! So much better than we’d imagined. Friendly, helpful staff behind the desk and safety personnel. Pilot was great, friendly, informative & we felt completely safe in his care.
What an amazing experience!
kieron12345,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! Great value for the money. It's surreal standing in snow in a tee shirt! Highly recommend!
This is a must do experience
kareneager3,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a little nervous about taking a helicopter ride, but I am so glad we did! Absolutely amazing experience. We flew over Fox, Franz Josef, and Mt Cook then landed on the Glacier, absolutely awesome 👌 Both ground crew and the pilot were reasuring, professional, and very safety focused.
Spectacular views
Caroline335,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very fortunate that the weather was good enough to make this spectular heli flight toward Franz Josef glacier. Though the flight was shortened due to low clouds and lasted about 30 minutes all in all, we were able to land near the glacier front and get a stunning view of the glacier and some waterfalls. Upon landing we were able to take some fotographs in the vicinity of the heli. Both the inbound and outbound flight were fantastic, with views of the not only of the glacier but also of the beautiful valley and river below. Simon, our pilot, and team were very safety conscious, requiring all passengers to watch a safety video before boarding.
Amazing flight
Nigel M,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing flight. A must do experience! The opportunity to land on the glacier was spectacular. Flying close around Mounts Cook and Tasman was amazing
Stunnng!
Steadysgirl,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Timing is everything. There were clouds in the area, so all the morning flights had been cancelled. We were lucky. so Thankful, it was amazing.
Excellent experience
jaynebR8437YS,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Pilot Richard was really informative and the experience was amazing. Highly recommend. Seems expensive but a trip we will never forget
Amazing Helicopter ride
ChandlersForders,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great customer service in booking and rearranging flights - so that we could get exactly what we wanted. Very honest about weather restrictions and likelihoods of a flight going ahead. Wonderful flight over and onto the glacier. Able to go on the full 40 minute flight - even Tasman Glacier and Mount Cook. Spectacular views and Jay was a very knowledgeable pilot. We were able to replicate a photo from our last flight with you 26 years ago!
Great Trip
RickCosseboom,Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. The staff was amazing and our pilot, Jason, was great and provides lots of information during the flight! We did the 40 minute trip, well worth the price.
Amazing experience
571gilld,Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience- Simon was our pilot - very knowledgeable about the area . Would like to acknowledge the lovely Wiko who was very helpful in making our booking super easy. Thanks to everyone of the team for all their help .
From NZ$671.80
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