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Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glaciers.

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.

Flying to New Zealand's two most famous glaciers is the arctic adventure you have always dreamed about. INFLITE Experiences Fox Glacier give you exclusive access to the dramatic terrain and spectacular views of one of New Zealand's natural wonders.

A first-hand exploration of a glacier by chopper, seeing only what experienced mountaineers can reach is a wilderness experience you’ll never forget.

Fly over the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers. See Mount Cook, Ice Lake and Gunn Range where the Lord of The Rings filmed the lighting of the beacons. Two snow landings are included in this 60 minute flight.

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.

It is our passion to be up in the air enjoying every minute of the stunning views. That feeling and that view is what we would love to share with you, and we promise to give you a once in a lifetime experience.

Twin Glacier Fox and Franz - This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders of both the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Again while landed on the snow photograph Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. (allow 30 minutes).

A stunning 50 minute scenic flight over the vast snowfields and dramatic icefalls of the Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers. Then around Aoraki Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and over the Tasman Glacier. Every seat a window seat.

See what most people never get the chance to and journey into the largely inaccessible heart of the majestic Southern Alps. Explore the ice falls and experience a snow landing and explore before returning to Franz Josef/Fox Glacier township.

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.

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you’ll view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vastness the glaciers.