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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

By Glacier Helicopters
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$583 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 40m
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Overview

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and circle the top of magnificent Mt Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is the best helicopter experience on the West Coast.

Activity location

  • Franz Josef Glacier
    • Glacier Access Road, Westland Tai Poutini National Park
    • Franz Josef, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Glacier Helicopters Franz Josef Glacier
    • Main South Road
    • 7856, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast, New Zealand

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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
  • Activity duration is 40 minutes40m
    40m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$583.38 x 1 AdultAU$583.38
Total
Price is AU$583.38
Until Sun, 27 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Pilot
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • We recommend you bring along warm clothes, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, your camera and a sense of adventure!
  • For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.
  • We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).

Activity itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier
  • 15m
Fly up from our heli-pad up to Franz Josef Glacier where you will land up on the neve of the glacier. Stand on the pristine snow and take pictures of the huge ice expanse before heading towards Fox Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook for the rest of your helicopter journey.
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Pass by)
Fly over the Glaciers into the Mackenzie Country and head towards New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook and take up the changing landscapes and snow topped peaks around this amazing area before heading back over towards Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
Fox Glacier (Pass by)
Fly and take in the ice crevasses and towering peaks looking over the glacier.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFranz Josef Glacier
    • Glacier Access Road, Westland Tai Poutini National Park
    • Franz Josef, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGlacier Helicopters Franz Josef Glacier
    • Main South Road
    • 7856, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast, New Zealand

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