Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight
4.9
Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight
By The Helicopter Line West Coast
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Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 -10 minutes)
- Live commentary on board
- Pilot guide
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Start:
- The Helicopter Line Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier Main South Road SH6 Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier 7859, New ZealandWeather check – due to very changeable weather conditions your weather is at same time as your Check In time - 30 minutes prior to departure time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3434FGL_HLF4F- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3434FGL_HLF4F
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Itinerary
- Fox Glacier Main South Road SH6 Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier 7859, New ZealandWeather check – due to very changeable weather conditions your weather is at same time as your Check In time - 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- 1Land on the snow plains of Fox Glacier, get photos and soak in the snowfields.Pass bySouthern AlpsAoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
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- Travel120970016290 contributions10/10!!Our team had the most incredible day in the air with Jeremy (Jezza). Everything went so smoothly. We felt safe the whole time and thoroughly enjoyed the incredible views.Written 21 March 2025
- GrandTour149811491640 contributionsAmazing!! Just amazing!Amazing experience!!! Unbelievable scenery and very knowledgable and friendly team!! Highly recommended!! 10 out of 10!!Written 21 March 2025
- N4146VQjimb0 contributionsJust do it!Great experience, we were booked for the 2 glaciers and Mt Cook trip but unfortunately the weather was against us. Never mind what we did was wonderful. Loved the pic taking technology and the deft manoeuvres of our pilot Clark.Written 12 March 2025
- K1864SPmatthewt0 contributionsMountains High Helicopter Flight, GlentannerDid the 40min Mountains High trip from Glentanner with pilot Josh on Sunday 9th March 2025. Awesome trip and great info from Josh throughout the trip. Amazing weather and incredible views...Great to land and admire the vista from the Tasman Glacier and get up close to Mt Cook. Breathtaking scenery, very professional operation and though it may seem expensive, it's definitely worth it! Would do it again! Check the weather to make the most of it! 😁🚁❤️Written 9 March 2025
- mnass680 contributionsAn amazing flightA great helicopter flight to both Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Our pilot Jay was very professional and provided an interesting insight and made us feel safe throughout the flight. An amazing experience. Highly recommended.Written 5 March 2025
- Navigator374710523030 contributionsMust-see experience in Franz Josef!Once in a lifetime experience, and great service all along the way! It's incredible to see the glaciers from above and then get right in them!Written 2 March 2025
- Lauren H0 contributionsQueenstown to Milford SoundWe helicoptered from Queenstown over the mountains to Milford Sound. It was clear so we landed on Tutoko Glacier! Jeremy was a great pilot! Did a few twists for thrills. The cruise was good but the flights made the trip truly memorable!Written 27 February 2025
- readonpark0 contributionsBrilliant excursionThe views were superb and the pilot made sure we got to see fantastic sights while pointing out landmarks on the way. The snow landing was amazing. Loved every minute of itWritten 25 February 2025
- alleysacco0 contributionsSICKWhat an amazing experience. My partner and I were very scared, especially because the weather was variable. They kept telling us that they were under a heavy rain advisory and the trip could be cancelled at any point, and that it was there first time going up in 2/3 weeks due to weather. Also, did you know that visitors sleep on the glacier about ~1 time per year due to weather changes... That wasn't fun to learn when you're already scared. Overall, the hike was very easy, and very worth all the fears.Written 24 February 2025
- EmmaS54680 contributionsExpensive, but worth it!An amazing trip. We were lucky with the weather and conditions were fabulous. The guide was excellent and very friendly. Tour probably not long enough really. We were rushed at the end and not given enough time for photos as we had to be ready to catch our return helicopter! Although we did take lots of photos in the early part of the trip. Excellent safety briefly and we felt very safe throughout.Written 22 February 2025
- suelT5720SD0 contributionsJust Wow 😮Hubby and I had done the Heli-hike some 20 years ago, and enjoyed the experience. The helicopter flight was more relaxed and we thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly in the company of friends. Paul, our pilot was excellent giving us great commentary and opportunity to take photos, and experience landing on the glacier. This company is really well organised, efficient and well trained. I would highly recommend this company. Truly, you won’t be disappointed.Written 22 February 2025
- susankY4408LU0 contributionsGlacier Landing!The Helicopter Line tour was fantastic. We landed on Franz Josef Glacier and flew over Fox Glacier. Very professional pilot. I highly recommend!👍Written 20 February 2025
- Dobbo650 contributionsMust DoFantastic experience. A great way to see and land on the glacier. Pilot provided excellent commentary. Defo recommend.Written 16 February 2025
- Sue W0 contributionsThe best activity of our whole trip so far,such a Wow factor!!!Our pilot Paul was excellent we couldn't have wished for better.AUnbelievably fantastic.Such a Wow factor flight. Pilot Paul was excellent & very informative.Would highly recommend this company😃Written 14 February 2025
- jaynebR8437YS0 contributionsExcellent experienceExcellent. Pilot Richard was really informative and the experience was amazing. Highly recommend. Seems expensive but a trip we will never forgetWritten 13 February 2025
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Helen S
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • Solo
This trip was well worth the money, l highly recommend it. Although you are crammed into the helicopter like sardines! It seats 6 but would be better if only 3 were in the back seat instead of 4, especially if you don't go in a group with people you know but their is ample oppotunity to take fantastic photo's during the flight. The landing on the glacier is the icing on the cake & the pilot will take souvenir photo's for you. Our pilot Greg was very knowledgeable & made sure everyone had the oppotunity to see everything. He even tipped the helicopter on it's side so we could look down below us. If you've never been in a helicopter before, & you are a little apprehensive, this is the trip for you as the views are so spectacular you'll forget you are even flying. I'd forgotten how much l love to fly & this trip reminded me l have to book a lesson as soon as l get home!
Written 10 March 2025
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Kia ora Helen,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and gorgeous photos with us. We’re thrilled that you found the trip to be such a memorable adventure. We will be sure to pass your kind words to Greg. We appreciate your feedback about the seating. It’s always our goal to make the experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We’re delighted that the glacier landing and the unique perspectives from the flight left such a lasting impression. Thanks again for your kind words and for recommending us. We wish you safe travels.
Kind regards,
The Helicopter Line
Written 16 March 2025
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Andrewandtamara
25 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The service we received was excellent. Despite needing to make changes and having our heli-hike cancelled due to weather conditions, Wicko was incredible and rearranged flights to fit our family party of six onto a scenic flight within 30 minutes. Our pilot, Jay, was assured, informative, caring and professional. We were one of the few who were able to fly for 30 minutes, see both Franz Josef and Fox glaciers and land on the mountain. Our experience was brilliant and we rate this company highly.
Written 30 September 2023
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Hi Andrew,
Thanks so much for your 5-star review and wonderful feedback. Have passed along your kind words to both Wiko and Jay. So happy to hear you were able to join us for a flight and appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for your support. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your West Coast adventures.
Written 19 October 2023
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Timb6bedfordshire
Ferndown, UK8 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We decided on the spur of the moment to book a flight from the Glentanner Holiday park to Mount Cook with landing on the Tasman Glacier. What an excellent trip and views to die for. So pleased we did it and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.
Written 18 November 2024
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Kia ora,
Thank you for your 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you had such a memorable time. The views of Aoraki / Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier are truly breathtaking, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the adventure. We appreciate your recommendation and are so pleased we could be part of your unforgettable journey.
Kind regards,
The Helicopter Line
Written 25 November 2024
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Highton, Australia64 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
The customer service from the Helicopter Line was brilliant from my first email to them asking some questions right through to the flight and the return home. Charlotte promptly answered my email and then took my booking without me having to do virtually anything. When I arrived for my flight I was a bit early and Vicki asked if I wanted to go on the next one whilst the weather was good and assured me that I would have the front seat. I jumped at it. The flight was awesome, the pilot was great and we had plenty of time on the ice at the top of the glacier. The pilot even performed a special bank so that I could get a photo of a waterfall that disappeared beneath the glacier. You couldn't wipe the smile from my face. Everything just happened so easily and with no fuss. If you are thinking about doing a flight, and you should, then use these guys.
Written 30 April 2018
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Paul C
Spain18 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
An amazing experience, we all loved it. Our Pilot ( I thgink his name was Jezza) made it a memorable experience for all of us. Thank you again.
Written 12 January 2025
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Kia ora,
Thank you for taking the time to share your 5-star review and experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your flight with us. We appreciate your recommendation.
Best wishes,
The Helicopter Line
Written 12 January 2025
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Mel N
Denver, CO57 contributions
This was an amazing experience! I have never been in a helicopter before and loved it. Our pilot was experienced and informative, which made for a great tour.
Written 16 December 2024
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Kia ora Mel,
We thank you for your excellent feedback. We're so glad your first helicopter experience was such a memorable one. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the flight and found the experience exciting and informative. Our pilots love sharing their knowledge of these incredible landscapes. Thank you for flying with us.
Best wishes,
The Helicopter Line, Fox Glacier
Written 12 January 2025
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Moira N
Larbert, UK80 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We had a great trip. Luckily we were a 9 am flight. We spoke to people later who had their trip cancelled that day as the clouds had closed in. We didn’t manage to fly round Mount Cook due to the wind but we did Franz Josef Glacier as well as Fox instead. The company were well organized and the pilot was very smooth. The photos from the helicopter are not top notch as it’s through glass but you get a chance to capture some great ones when you land on the glacier. I think there are offers last minute which can save you quite a lot but you’re taking a chance they’ll be fully booked. It would depend on your budget and how much you really want to experience this. We’re glad we had this experience and would recommend the company.
Written 5 February 2019
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Frank M
San Francisco, CA42 contributions
Must try while traveling the west coast!! We didn’t get to see Mt. Cook due to the weather and poor visibility but was able to still land on the Fox Glacier for 10mins. Our pilot Victor was amazing and we all felt extremely safe. Very professional company. Had a blast and would do it again in a heartbeat!
Written 28 January 2018
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Hi FrankM.
Thank you for your excellent review. Victor is an excellent pilot so we are thrilled to hear you felt safe and found our service professional. We do our utmost best to provide an excellent experience.
Kind Regards, The West Coast Team.
Written 31 January 2018
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Kate C
16 contributions
Excellent trip. Rich gave us such a good flight and commentary. Landing on the snow was fantastic, an unforgettable experience.
Written 2 February 2025
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Kia ora Kate,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We’re so glad to hear about your experience. We will pass your kind words on to Rich, he will be happy to hear that you had such a memorable flight. Thank you for joining us from Fox Glacier.
Kind regards,
The Helicopter Line
Written 3 February 2025
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AnnMarie303
Southampton, UK4 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Great staff excellent trip for what we could afford and the day was just stunning for weather, great location and wee cafe too, for before and afterwards
Written 5 November 2024
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Kia ora Annmarie,
Thank you for the great review. We're glad to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us. Being able to explore the South Island glaciers is an incredible opportunity and we're thrilled you joined us. Thank you for your recommendation.
Best wishes,
The Helicopter Line
Written 11 November 2024
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HI
If we book a flight . Fox glacier and Mount Cook and you cancel due to weather conditions, then would you give us another flight ? We only plan to be there for a day and a half at the end of May.
I realize that you would have other people booked at other times , and they would get priority over us, so that is why I am asking .
thanks
Written 8 May 2018
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