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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.

**Please note this 25minute flight has the highest rate of cancellation as it only has one flight route & snow landing site, so there are no back up options if its route is affected unlike the longer flights which have multiple options.

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

Restrictions

  • Weight Restrictions:

    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).

    Front Seat or Executive Helicopter upgrade requests cannot be made when booking a discounted seat

    Age and Weight Restrictions:

    Infants are up to 3 years (maximum weight of 15KG)

    Children 4-17 years (or 16KGs and over)

    Health Restrictions: 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.

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

  • 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 Apr to 18 Apr 2025

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Gerda Reus from Netherlands wrote on 24 February 2025

Very nice

Everything was well arranged, we enjoyed it a lot.

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sophieeee from Germany wrote on 10 February 2025

Awesome experience

Had the best 25 min of my life, flying the helicopter.

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justinb20 from Australia wrote on 05 February 2025

Sensational

Was great as they contacted us to get an earlier flight in case clouds and winds picked up. Pilot Mike was great as we were nervous flyers. An amazing experience and day

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Jason from Ireland wrote on 24 January 2025

Excellent experience

Great value for money. Very enjoyable trip and overall experience.

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carinad2 from United Kingdom wrote on 23 January 2025

Awesome Flight

Amazing, awesome experience. My husband had never flown in a helicopter and was a little anxious, whereas I had been in helicopters some years ago. After just a couple of minutes flying, he was absolutely loving it. Matt, our pilot was brilliant, describing the geography of the area and some history behind the glacier. This is a most do experience if you pass through Franz Joseph Glacier on your NZ Trip. Thankyou to all staff at Glacier Country Helicopters, it was an unforgettable memory that will be the highlight of conversations back home in the UK.

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