Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Flight – 35 Minutes

Experience the dramatic landscapes of New Zealand’s Glacier Country on a 35-minute scenic helicopter flight from Franz Josef. Fly above Franz Josef Glacier and either Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier, cross the spectacular Southern Alps and Main Divide, and take in remarkable aerial views towards Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mt Tasman. Your flight also includes an approximately 10-minute snow landing in a remote alpine location, giving you time to step out and experience the mountains from an unforgettable perspective.

Discover Franz Josef Glacier and the Southern Alps from Above

No two days in Glacier Country are quite the same, which is what makes the Pilot’s Choice flight special. Rather than following one fixed route, your pilot selects the best flight path for the conditions on the day. Depending on weather and visibility, you’ll combine Franz Josef Glacier with either Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier while enjoying sweeping views across the Southern Alps. This flexibility helps make the most of the ever-changing alpine environment and the scenery available during your flight.

The highlight comes when the helicopter touches down on the snow in a remote alpine setting. Surrounded by ice, snow and some of New Zealand’s highest peaks, you’ll have approximately 10 minutes to take in the landscape and capture photos before continuing your scenic flight. With glaciers, mountain peaks and a snow landing packed into around 35 minutes, this experience is an exciting way to see the scale and beauty of the South Island’s Glacier Country.