Franz Josef Grand Traverse Scenic Flight

South Island

Air Safaris

from

NZ$470

per adult

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Upper section of Franz Josef Glacier seen from a scenic plane flight over the Southern Alps

Experiences

Scenic Plane Flights

Family-friendly Tours

Half-Day Tours

South Island

Start: Franz Josef Village

Location: Franz Josef

Duration: ~50 minutes

Details

Franz Josef Grand Traverse Scenic Flight: A Breathtaking Aerial Adventure

Departing from Franz Josef on the West Coast, this scenic flight is your chance to witness some of Aotearoa’s most dramatic landscapes from above. Glide past the jagged peaks of Aoraki Mt Cook and soar over the dazzling white of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. With every passenger guaranteed a window seat, you won’t miss a moment of the jaw-dropping scenery.

As you fly across glacial lakes, rainforest, and even glimpse the Tasman Sea, your experienced pilot will share stories and geological insights along the way. It’s a smooth, comfortable ride with views that change every second—ideal for photographers and nature lovers alike. This flight truly captures the raw, wild beauty of New Zealand’s South Island in one unforgettable experience.

Aerial close-up of glacial crevasses and blue ice on a South Island glacier

Aerial shot of Aoraki/Mt Cook’s snow-covered summit and rugged alpine peaks

Close aerial shot of Mt Cook’s icefalls and crevassed ridgeline under blue skies

Passenger taking photo of Mt Cook from inside an Air Safaris scenic flight

Snow-covered Southern Alps with Canterbury coastline in the distance during scenic flight

Aerial view of the Fox Glacier névé with crevasses and surrounding snow-covered peaks

Sunset over Franz Josef Glacier névé captured from aircraft window during scenic flight

Overhead view of Lake Alexandrina and Lake Tekapo with Southern Alps in the distance

Aerial view of Mt Cook summit with lenticular cloud and wing of plane in foreground

Aerial view of Mount Tasman and the Fox Glacier Névé during a Grand Traverse scenic flight over the Southern Alps.

TOUR INFORMATION:

50-minute (about) scenic plane flight
Fly from Franz Josef

AGE INFORMATION:

Adult: 14 years +
Child: 3 -13 years

CANCELLATION & AMENDMENT FEES

If you cancel more than 24 hours before your tour is due to depart you will get a full refund.**
Cancellation or amendments made within 24 hours prior to travel will result in a 100% cancellation fee.

Note: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

*Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*