Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

4.9 (15 reviews) 40 min Free cancellation

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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Glacier Helicopters

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Pilot

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier

10 min

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)

Passing 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

Passing by

Fly and take in the ice crevasses and towering peaks looking over the glacier.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.

End point

Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.

Using your ticket

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized 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).