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Franz Josef Glacier / Waiau Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Experience New Zealand’s three largest glaciers and the incredible Southern Alps with a 15 minute snow landing!
Highlights
- See the glacial ice & crevasses while flying over Franz Josef, Fox & Tasman Glaciers
- Enjoy a 15 minute snow landing to fully experience Southern Alps
- Fly past Mount Cook & Mount Tasman
Departing from Franz Josef Township this 45minute flight includes
- Flying over the Franz Josef, Fox Glaciers & Tasman Glaciers
- See Mount Cook and Mount Tasman
- 15-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.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 35 authenticated Bookme reviews
From Ultimate Discovery - 45mins 3 Glaciers Scenic Flight
Thank you Nicki, I have passed your feedback onto the team!
Gareth Meyer from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2023
January
We had an amazing experience with Glacier Country on their Ultimate Explorer trip. Originally we had booked for the afternoon but the forecast was for heavy cloud so we had phoned to query if the trip would go ahead and they offered to move us onto the earlier flight. We had blue skies with a small amount of cloud starting to roll in. Seeing the glaciers from above was incredible, as was the snow landing. The pilot commentated on the landscape as we went and was keen to ensure we all got the best views regardless of the side of the helicopter we were sat on. One of our top NZ experiences so far!
From Ultimate Discovery - 45mins 3 Glaciers Scenic Flight
Thank you for the review Gareth, the weather does change fast here so having some flexibility really does helps us get you out during the best weather!
Joanna Kelly from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2022
Best views from the top of NZ!
Gus and Megan were so friendly and knowledgeable, shifting flights around so customers had the best weather experience. Highly recommend this company and trip - it should be on everyone’s bucket list to do at least once! Thanks for an amazing adventure, Jo
JY from New Zealand wrote on 29 May 2024
Won’t book again
We were there last month, the weather was not ideal on the first day so they rebooked us. The second day was perfectly sunny and cloudless but they still refused to take off while other heli tour companies were all operating just fine. We literally saw more than a dozen helicopters going into the mountains and returning. The blonde girl at front desk was kind of rude too. Book any other heli company other than this one.
From Ultimate Discovery - 45mins 3 Glaciers Scenic Flight
Hi, I've checked back on your booking and see we didn't fly at all on the day you were rebooked for, and you were given a full refund. Each company in town makes their own weather calls as we have different routes and landing sites to make the calls on. It looks like there were extremely high winds around our landing sites that day hence the sky was cloudless. We generally have one of the lowest cancellation rates in town due to the variety of landing sites we have but that doesn't mean we can always fly. There is also a lot of helicopter work in the area that isn't scenic flights. We will not be bullied into risking our team or customers by flying in conditions our pilots do not consider safe. Thank you
irenes6 from Australia wrote on 28 May 2024
loving it
The most amazing experience and views of my life with incredibly friendly people
From Ultimate Discovery - 45mins 3 Glaciers Scenic Flight
Kia Ora Irene, thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your flight with us and your friendly staff made it extra special for you!
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Nicki Franks from New Zealand wrote on 11 March 2023
Do it!
What an amazing experience to be able to get up close to the glaciers! The team were friendly and efficient in their organisation of the tour. I would highly recommend them!