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Glacier Explorer - 25mins 1 Glacier Scenic Flight

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Experience the magnificent glacial landscape of Franz Josef and the Southern Alps on our scenic helicopter flight!

Experience the magnificent glacial landscape of Franz Josef and the Southern Alps on our scenic helicopter flight!

Highlights

  • See the glacial ice & crevasses while flying over Franz Josef
  • Enjoy a 10 minute snow landing to fully experience the magnificent landscape
  • Incredible photo opportunities in the Southern Alps

Departing from Franz Josef Township this 25minute flight includes

  • Flying over the Franz Josef Glacier
  • See Mount Ellie de Beaumount
  • 10-minute snow landing in the Southern Alps included


Glacier Country Helicopters is a local family, owned and operated company. Husband and wife duo Poppy and Gus Gordon who are both commercial pilots started the company in 2014. You’ll find them at the hangar or flying one our helicopters most days.

Our friendly team are certified Qualmark Gold, have received the Traveller’s Choice Award several years and look forward to showing you the glaciers, rainforests and mountains that form our incredible back yard.

Adult $350.00
Child $350.00 (Aged 4 - 17 years)
Infant $175.00 (Maximum 1 infant per booking)

What's included

  • 25 minute helicopter flight - including snow landing

Duration

  • Allow 70 minutes for the whole activity

Location

  • Check in 30 minutes before flight departure time :
  • 10 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau
  • West Coast 7886
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: All passengers and any gear will be weighed at check in. If you are 120kg or over, you will be required to book a comfort seat (the cost is half the RRP of your flight).

    Do you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis, or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could affect what helicopter you fly you in.Please let us know as you proceed through checkout.

    Flights require a minimum of 4 pax to depart. Solo travellers & smaller bookings are welcomed, and we will aim to pair you up with another booking.

    Bad weather refunds: If your experience is cancelled by the operator (due to weather) you will be entitled to a full refund. Your booking is only valid for the time & route you have booked and is not be able to be rescheduled or transferred to an alternative.

    Snow Landing: All routes and snow landings are subject to change at short notice including during the flight. If you are unable to snow land due to weather conditions and your flight is turned into an overflight (total time will be reduced by your snow landing time) you will be refunded the landing fee of $30 per person.

    Cancellation policy: All bookings are non-transferable, and cancellations must be made 24hours in advance or 100% cancellation fee will apply.

    For full T&Cs please see Glacier Country Helicopters website.

    *This is in addition to Bookme's T&C's

Available Bookings from 5 Mar to 18 Mar 2025

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  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$350.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.8

117 reviews

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peters6 from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2022

Wonderful experience

Spellbinding flight over the glacier and onto the mountains - highly recommended.

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From Glacier Explorer - 25mins 1 Glacier Scenic Flight

So glad you enjoyed it Peter!

annieh11 from Australia wrote on 20 November 2023

Great experience

Loved every minute of it, thanks Mike.

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abduls1 from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2022

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT, MY DAUGHTER WAS ENJOYING THE MOST

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Amir Irani from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2022

Perfect

Awesome experience. Nice flight and friendly staff.

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From Glacier Explorer - 25mins 1 Glacier Scenic Flight

Cheers guys thanks for taking the time to write a review. It was our pleasure to show you are amazing back yard. catch you next time. stay safe GCH team

David Johnson from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2022

Exceptional

This was really an amazing experience, the whole deal, the flight, the view, the snow landing. We have been lucky to have had some incredible nature experiences all over the world and this was up there with the best of them. The reception team and our pilot Gus were relaxed and friendly, but thoroughly professional. Only warning is to do this at the end of your holiday otherwise everything else you do after may seem a bit average!

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From Glacier Explorer - 25mins 1 Glacier Scenic Flight

Thanks for taking the time to write a review it is a real big boost to the whole team to hear how happy everyones experience was. We have had such a great time flying all our guest in our amazing back yard with this amazing weather. Stay safe and catch you next time

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