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Scenic Helicopter Flights over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, Mt Cook & Tasman with Glacier and Snow landings.
Mountain Helicopters is a locally owned family company that has been operating in the Glacier region since 1998.

This flightseeing tour is ideal if you have limited time as driving to Milford Sound from Franz Josef takes 9½ hours. Our Milford Sound flights operate on demand from Franz Josef with time on the ground for photos and perhaps a boat cruise.

For travellers with limited time, our one way or return scenic flights from Franz Josef to Tekapo over the main divide of the Southern Alps let you experience the other side without the 8 hour drive.

The Terrace, Franz Josef Glacier offers modern accommodation on a quiet side street right in the centre of Franz Josef.

Fox Glacier Lodge is located in Fox Glacier and sits on the edge of The Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Free WiFi access is available. The lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodations as well as self-contained units with cooking facilities.

Glacier Explorer is a 25 minute scenic flight flying over the Franz Josef Glacier and taking in part of the Southern Alps. The 10 minute snow landing with a great view of Mt Ellie de Beaumont & Mt Cook in the distance with plenty of time for photos.

Reflection Lodge is a boutique B&B in a private garden setting in Fox Glacier (West Coast NZ) with fantastic mountain views.

HeliServices.NZ Franz Josef Glacier with snow landing (allow 20 minutes) - Explore the Franz Josef Glacier to 6,000ft and land on the snow with exceptional views of New Zealand's Southern Alps.

At the top end of Franz Josef village, sits the beautiful, serene St James Church

We are ideally situated just a short stroll into the main village business hub, surrounded by native bush and majestic mountains, providing privacy for guests in a tranquil, peaceful relaxing setting.

Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over the glacier with a unique guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of the pristine alpine environment.

Franz Josef TOP 10 Motels are situated in a quiet rural setting with magnificent glacier and mountain views.