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Glacier Explorer - 25mins 1 Glacier Scenic Flight

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Experience the magnificent glacial landscape of Franz Josef and the Southern Alps on our scenic helicopter flight!

Experience the magnificent glacial landscape of Franz Josef and the Southern Alps on our scenic helicopter flight!

Highlights

  • See the glacial ice & crevasses while flying over Franz Josef
  • Enjoy a 10 minute snow landing to fully experience the magnificent landscape
  • Incredible photo opportunities in the Southern Alps

Departing from Franz Josef Township this 25minute flight includes

  • Flying over the Franz Josef Glacier
  • See Mount Ellie de Beaumount
  • 10-minute snow landing in the Southern Alps included


Glacier Country Helicopters is a local family, owned and operated company. Husband and wife duo Poppy and Gus Gordon who are both commercial pilots started the company in 2014. You’ll find them at the hangar or flying one our helicopters most days.

Our friendly team are certified Qualmark Gold, have received the Traveller’s Choice Award several years and look forward to showing you the glaciers, rainforests and mountains that form our incredible back yard.

Adult $325.00
Child $325.00 (Aged 4 - 17 years)
Infant $165.00 (Maximum 1 infant per booking)

What's included

  • 25 minute helicopter flight - including snow landing

Duration

  • Allow 70 minutes for the whole activity

Location

  • Check in 30 minutes before flight departure time :
  • 10 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau
  • West Coast 7886
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: Do you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could affect what helicopter we fly you in. Please let us know as you proceed through checkout.

    Flights require a minimum of 4 pax to depart. Solo travels & smaller bookings are welcomed and we will aim to pair you up with another booking.

    Our helicopters hold a maximum of 6 passengers (including infants) if your group is bigger than this please note you will be separated into different machines.

    Flights, routes and departure times are all subject to change due to weather conditions.

    In the summer season there may not be fresh snow on the landing site. We will always do our best to get you snow photos, but conditions are different each summer.

    We ask that no one with cold or flu symptoms fly with us for safety reasons.


  • Bad weather refunds: If your experience is cancelled by the operator (due to weather) you will be entitled to a full refund. Your booking is only valid for the time & route you have booked. If the flight time or route you booked is unable to go ahead your booking will not be able to be rescheduled or transferred to an alternative route or flight time.

    Cancellation policy: All bookings are non-transferable and cancellations must be made 24hours in advance or 100% cancellation fee will apply.

    *This is in addition to Bookme's T&C's


Available Bookings from 19 Sep to 2 Oct 2024

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  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$131.00

  • Adult$325.00
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  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$131.00

  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$259.00
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  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$131.00

  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$131.00

  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$259.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$131.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$279.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$262.00
  • Infant$139.00
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cathyz6 from China wrote on 27 February 2024

很不错的体验

先是行程前一晚收到邮件，通知说当天下午1点可能有云雾影响飞行，可以安排上午的。于是改定了上午11点，没想到当天路上堵车，错过了11点的飞行，到达后帮我们免费升级了35分钟的航班。全程坐到了最前排的2个座位。超出预期！！！是位女飞行员Ponny，还帮我们拍了合影， 20NZD，买买买，值得纪念！

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peters6 from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2022

Wonderful experience

Spellbinding flight over the glacier and onto the mountains - highly recommended.

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So glad you enjoyed it Peter!

annieh11 from Australia wrote on 20 November 2023

Great experience

Loved every minute of it, thanks Mike.

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abduls1 from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2022

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT, MY DAUGHTER WAS ENJOYING THE MOST

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Amir Irani from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2022

Perfect

Awesome experience. Nice flight and friendly staff.

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Cheers guys thanks for taking the time to write a review. It was our pleasure to show you are amazing back yard. catch you next time. stay safe GCH team

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