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Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight
About This Tour
This premier 40-minute helicopter tour lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps.
Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Step out of the helicopter and experience how it feels to walk on snow. Then follow the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea.
Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Step out of the helicopter and experience how it feels to walk on snow. Then follow the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Snow Landing (approx. 10-minutes)
- Pilot guide
- Live commentary on board
- Scenic helicopter flight
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Departing from Fox Glacier, this is one of New Zealand's largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glacier.
Then land on the beautiful snow plains on Fox Glacier.
Then land on the beautiful snow plains on Fox Glacier.
2
Experience one of New Zealand's largest glaciers from above!
3
You’ll fly over the Tasman Glacier on the eastern side of the Southern Alps.
4
You'll fly close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest peak.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.