"Smooth and stress free experience from beginning to end. Called on the day and felt very welcomed and well taken care of."
When was the last time you flew across a glacier?
Rarely does the opportunity to encounter such unique and jaw-dropping natural scenery arise. So, what better way to fully appreciate the vast scale and grandeur of Aotearoa New Zealand's famous glaciers than by helicopter? Explore Fox, Franz Josef and the Tasman glaciers and get up close and personal with the unique surroundings, too.
Location
Aoraki / Mount Cook • Franz Josef • Fox Glacier
Experiences
Scenic Helicopter Flights • Charters
About
Glacier Helicopters is a trusted and professional helicopter company, providing a number of aviation services within the West Coast and Aoraki / Mount Cook region of the South Island, New Zealand.
Our staff are focused on providing the best client experience, in a safe and enjoyable manner. They have a unique knowledge and understanding of the local operating environment and share a passion for showcasing this stunning landscape to clients. Glacier Helicopters pilots hold a New Zealand Commercial Helicopter Pilot License. Aircraft Operated by The Helicopter Line
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Why choose us
- Operating with a fleet of modern Airbus helicopters specifically configured for flying in and around our spectacular mountain environments.
- We take immense pride in holding the highest level of certification from the Civil Aviation Authority for scenic helicopter operations, which involves strict adherence to regulations and rigorous monitoring of all operational aspects.
- Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to ensuring that you have the most exceptional experience. With a significant number of concessions from the Department of Conservation, we can take you to parts of New Zealand that are otherwise inaccessible. This privilege allows us to share some of the most iconic landscapes in the country with you.
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Our most popular experiences
Mount Cook Spectacular
This flight covers it all, from snow landings, glacier icefalls, crevasses and neves, views from the oceans to alps. Cross the rugged spine of the Southern Alps and circle the peak of magnificent Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain.
Franz Josef Twin Glacier
Explore the ice falls at both Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. This trip has the same features as our Fox or Franz Josef Snow Landing flight, with additional time to view both glaciers from the air rather than one.
Be inspired by what others experienced before you
"Highly recommend Glacier Helicopters! The team are friendly and welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested. The flight itself was spectacular! An overall incredible experience that I can’t recommend enough!"
"Was a surreal experience that words and photos can’t describe. Staff went above and beyond for us! 100% needs to be on everyone’s bucket list for NZ"
"The flight was a true highlight of our trip. The alpine landing was so much better than I could have expected. Deep powdery snow, amazing views. Plus our Pilot (Dan) was amazing. He was friendly, knowledgable and made the experience a 15/10."
"We had an excellent experience flying to the glacier with Glacier Helicopters. The pilot was spot on with his flying skills and was very informative with facts about the glacier."
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