Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)
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Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)
By HeliServicesNZ Fox & Franz
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Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes)
Fly from our Fox glacier town Heliport to the top of the Fox Glacier icefall and land on the snow for fantastic photographic opportunities. This entry level flight will show you why so many are impressed by the sheer crevasses and pinnacles that form the ice scape's of the Fox Glacier. Be sure to book from the correct departure location (Fox Glacier)
Free cancellation • Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).
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Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 20m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Pre-flight safety briefing
What's not included- Souvenir photos (are available to purchase) when conditions allow
- Entry to Franz Josef Cinema to view WESTLAND WONDERLAND 40 minute South West New Zealand spectacular
- Start:
- 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7951, New ZealandFox Guides Building, 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 49003P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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 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: 49003P8
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- 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier 7951, New ZealandFox Guides Building, 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand
- 1Spectacular views of pinnacles and seracs of the Fox Glacier
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- DeniseAllen23090 contributionsJust awesome....Fantastic experience the glacier is amazing and being able to land and get out really was the icing on the cake. Thanks to them for making it such a memorable experience and for helping us create wonderful memories. Great staff and impressive health and safety too.Written 24 March 2025
- Tissa0100 contributionsExcellent experienceWe had an excellent flight to both Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. The views were exceptional and the experience one of the highlights of our visit to New Zealand. The helicopters can carry 6 persons, so if you go for the cheapest one (to Franz Josef only) you can expect it to be full. The twin glacier tour was only booked by us (3 persons), so we had a private tour.Written 14 March 2025
- peggym3570 contributionsWoaw!What a wonderful experience ! We were very lucky with the weather though… very experienced and friendly pilot, lots of information. Breathtaking views and an amazing snow landing!Written 11 March 2025
- Go012368243830 contributionsQuite simply WOW!!!What an AMAZING experience!! Our day started with disappointment when our original company cancelled our flight due to the cloudy conditions. We contacted HeliServicesNZ & they were confident the weather would change sufficiently to be able to fly & they were right!! Big thanks to Aaron for his customer service & great chat! Words can’t adequately express the spectacular views during the flight & the touchdown on the glacier will live long in our memories! Ken, our pilot gave us his very knowledgeable commentary throughout our flight & was so kind in photographing us all on the ice…thank you!! If you get the chance, definitely do this & book with HeliServicesNZ!!!Written 11 March 2025
- flysub0 contributionsPessimiBooked with confirmation email for 3pm. I arrive on time, after a long journey, and they tell me that I am alone and therefore they cannot take the helicopter (it is not written in the confirmation email... only in small print on their website) They suggest moving to 4pm. There are clouds in the sky, but they assure me that there is no problem. At 3:30pm I pay, but shortly before leaving they tell me that the route will not be the one I had booked, but another one.. I already understand that there will be problems and ask not to go. They tell me that I have already paid.. So I have to go. Up there, obviously, it is full of clouds and you can see half of what I should have seen. Also, the tour lasts 25 minutes and not 30. Of which 7 are stopped on the glacier. So in total it is 18 minutes of flight.. the helicopter is old and not new as they had assured me. When I get back I report all these things, but they answer me badly too. Zero professionalism. 420 nzd wasted. The worst helicopter experience of my life (and I've had many). I strongly advise against this company. There are others anyway. Certainly more serious!Written 8 March 2025
- C789FJbriane0 contributionsGreat helicopter tourOur pilot was excellent, friendly and informative. We had a fantastic day with great views. Couldn't have ben better. Thank you.Written 5 March 2025
- timprior0 contributionsTwin glacier helicopter trip with spectacular viewsOn Distant Journeys tour and this was an ‘add on’. So glad we went, it was the most fabulous experience. Our pilot (Geordie) was excellent and after landing on Franz Glacier we then went up and over the ridge to view the Tasman Glacier. The views over the alps were beyond spectacular and the Tasman Glacier was amazing to view from above. A superb 30 minute tour and worth every penny.Written 28 February 2025
- Alison Y0 contributionsHelicopter rideExcellent service Felt very safe after discussing our booking , very flexible too considering how busy they are Really friendly staff who know their job wellWritten 23 February 2025
- Judith R0 contributionsWOWWhat a professional company. From the minute we walked in we were welcomed and fully explained to about what we would get in one of their flights. No bookings that day so booked for 7.30 am the following morning knowing the weather report wasn’t great . They gave us another time option if it was canceled. Arrived early and weather wasn’t great but we were kept fully informed the whole time as to what was happening. ( Pilots call to fly or not) . Flight went ahead and we did not have to pay until we landed as we were told we would pay for the service we received . This was incase the flight was shortened or we couldn’t land on the glacier. After full safety procedure we were able to fly and WOW what an amazing view . The pilot (Jamie) was very professional and we landed and stood on the Fox glacier. Not a clear blue day but the incredible moody sky made this a WOW moment and appreciate that we live in such a beautiful country. Thank you to all at Heliservices for your great professional service and giving us the opportunity to view our beautiful mountains and glaciers from above.Written 23 February 2025
- 104jacquelynk0 contributionsHelicopter ride Franz Josef and Fox GlacierThe view from the helicopter was amazing. First time stepping on Fox glacier. Was surprised in summer, it is not so cold on the glacier. I really enjoyed the experienceWritten 17 February 2025
- BobSki-UK0 contributionsDon’t think about it . . . Do it !!!I hadn’t planned to do a helicopter trip but thought I’d pop into the office to get an idea of availability and prices. Aaron, in the office and later the ‘loader’ was really helpful - and did so with a great manner - relaxed but professional (as it should be). I opted for the twin glacier flight and was lucky to have a window seat the whole journey. Jordy (the pilot) was fantastic and really fun to fly with. The thing that blew me away was his ability to print off our individual pictures (of us on the glacier) before we had even taken off again !!! An experience well worth the price 👍Written 8 February 2025
- Shannon M0 contributionsSo glad I did this experienceAmazing experience and best way to see the Franz Joseph glacier. Staff were helpful and kind. Easy to get to the heli. Everyone should consider doing this trip - it is well worth the money.Written 17 January 2025
- Guide496198265030 contributionsBreathtaking glacial experienceI took my young son on this flight, and it was perfect for us. A 5 minute helicopter flight over Franz Josef glacier to a snow landing whilst observing the glacier. Snowballs were thrown and a small snow man built before flying back down the glacier. Amazing experience.Written 12 January 2025
- 100trudyr0 contributionsExperience of a lifetimeThe trip was just phenomenal- words can’t really describe it. Rusty was an excellent pilot and we felt safe the whole time. Kids were nervous before we went but were absolutely fizzing within minutes and declared it was the best thing they had ever done. Snow landing and the time spent on the glacier was tops. 10/10 recommend, I just wish we had done the longer flight to spend more time in the air.Written 6 January 2025
- dmhesse77600 contributionsIncredible flight to an awe inspiring siteLanding on the glacier was the highlight of our 3-week trip. Unbelievable 360 views. Being an avid lifelong skier, this was awe inspiring. You don't realize just how small you are until you stand on these ice fields. So cool. A must do activity. Watch the movie at the office too - well worth it.Written 20 November 2024
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Karin F
Bray, Ireland83 contributions
Originally booked to fly from Fox Glacier, the morning off I got a call from a team member asking me to go to Franz Josef instead. The staff there were really helpful getting me on a tour.
I'm so glad I waited the extra time as this is an amazing trip around the glaciers. The staff are friendly & helpful.
I'm so glad I waited the extra time as this is an amazing trip around the glaciers. The staff are friendly & helpful.
Written 9 July 2023
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Thank you Karin F for the wonderful 5 star rating and equally wonderful feedback. Having the flexibility of both locations allows us to make the most of weather clearances when they happen and I am pleased it worked so well for you and you had an amazing experience. And thank you for "friendly and helpful" feedback on our front line staff.
Written 12 July 2023
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Evangeline R
Sydney, Australia33 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
The flight was fantastic. Take off was super smooth. The views were incredible, with the glacier being even better than I hoped. We were disappointed that we couldn't land but the visibility was just too poor, so rather happy we didn't attempt it. It didn't matter though as it was awe inspiring. I would happily do it again.
Written 4 March 2025
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Thank you Evangel... for your excellent 5 stars rating and wonderful feedback. So great to hear it was awe inspiring and the views were so incredible. We would love for you to come back and do it again : )
Written 21 March 2025
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Catt F
6 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
We had the trip of a lifetime thanks to the team! Incredible experience. We had been let down by the weather and the other operator we booked with. We had a long drive following our booking so weren’t sure whether to stick around as there were no helicopters flying. We walked into heli services and it felt like they did everything they could to make this trip incredible for us. Initially we didn’t think we would be able to fly, and the company we’d booked with didn’t fly at all that day. We were offered 10 minutes of fly time and jumped at the chance. In the 30 minutes prior the weather improved and not only did we get to fly but we also managed to land. The only people to land all day! This was towards the end as most places’ last flight is 4pm and this was our time. So I would say if you can be flexible and wait throughout the day or even stay another night then do so. Our pilot Sam was warm, friendly, knowledgable and made this trip once in a lifetime. Because there were only two of us we would not have been able to do this trip without a third person and this is another reason our original operator cancelled as it wasn’t a busy day. However this company have smaller helicopters and we even managed to ride in the front. The guy from Watford who gave us our brief and transported us was lovely,
Him and the owner made it feel like they did everything possible to have such a special experience and we are so grateful! Absolute must do trip!
Him and the owner made it feel like they did everything possible to have such a special experience and we are so grateful! Absolute must do trip!
Written 23 May 2023
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Wow thank you so much kattf20 for such a wonderful description review and thank you for taking the opportunity to fly with HeliServices.NZ and thank you so much for your patience that clearly paid off with a fantastic experience.
Written 25 May 2023
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Nomad65883490372
Bradford, UK15 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This really was 'the trip of a lifetime'. Stunning scenery and great to step out of the helicopter onto the glacier. Nice one Mark.
Written 7 December 2023
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