NEW ZEALAND · HELICOPTER TOURS
Distances here run longer than the map suggests, so a day out has to be worth the petrol. Below: 15 helicopter tours, what each costs and how long it takes door to door.
Fly over Franz Josef Glacier, see ice pinnacles and crevasses, then land in the Southern Alps for ten minutes of remarkable photos.
“Amazing views! The diver was super friendly and helpful”
Fly over Franz Josef and Fox or Tasman Glacier, then land on the snow for 10 minutes in New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
“A great taster of landing on a glacier - commentary was good and got to see both fox and franz josef glaciers as well as Mount cook”
Review of Mount Cook’s 25-minute helicopter flight with alpine landing, glacier views, pilot commentary, practical tips, and value advice.
“Well organised helicopter ride to the top and back”
Fly above Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, hear pilot commentary, and land on pristine snow in the Southern Alps on this 35-minute trip.
“Tom was an amazing pilot and made the trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience!”
Review of the Milford Sound small-group tour from Queenstown, with scenic drive, nature cruise, picnic lunch, and flight return.
“Our guide Pam was very knowledgeable about the area and provided expectations for the day’s schedule when we started out. The scenery along the drive to Milford sound was beautiful and the number of stops was just right. The Milford Sound cruise was wonderful with plenty of waterfalls and a few seals on Seal Rock. The highlight of the trip was the breathtaking return flight to Queenstown over the mountain peaks and Lake Wakatipu. Due to weather conditions, the flight is only available about 50% of the time so try to be flexible with your scheduling of the tour based on the weather forecast. We were able to swap days…”
Review of Franz Josef’s heli hike: a scenic helicopter flight, 2.5-hour glacier walk, ice caves, safety tips, costs, and weather advice.
“Wow wow wow! One of the most incredible things I''ve ever done! Sarah our guide was brilliant and Ellen helped us switch to an earlier booking which I am so so grateful for, otherwise our experience would have been cancelled due to low cloud! I cannot recommend this enough, the helicopter flight was amazing and everything was so smooth. The hike over the glacier was nothing I'll ever experience again. If you can afford it, do it!! You won't regret it!”
Walk Fox Glacier after a scenic helicopter flight, exploring ice caves, arches, and crevasses with expert guides and full gear provided.
“We had a fantastic day. They did everything they could to make sure we had a memorable experience. Toa and Flin were the perfect guides. We’d highly recommend this experience”
Review of Queenstown’s 25-minute helicopter tour with alpine landing, hotel transfers, pilot commentary, mountain views, and practical booking tips.
“I was terrified 1 st time in a helicopter, I loved every minute of our flight. The staff where friendly, helpful and caring.”
Review the Mount Cook ski plane and helicopter combo, with a Tasman Glacier landing, flight tips, weather advice, and honest value notes.
“The alpine landing was a once-in-a-lifetime must have experience. It offers a superb view of Mount Cook and the surrounding mountains.”
Walk on New Zealand’s Tasman Glacier, explore blue ice formations, and enjoy two scenic helicopter flights beneath Aoraki/Mount Cook.
“We had the most amazing time viewing the blue caves and heli hike on the glacier. Highly recommend.”
Review of Air Kaikoura’s 40-minute whale-watching flight, with whale sightings, mountain views, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.
“An awesome experience that we would highly recommend as part of any trip to Kiakoura. The company will also aid in getting you to and from the airport when possible. We were able to see hundreds of dusky dolphins and beautiful views in every direction.”
Fly over Franz Josef Glacier, land in the Southern Alps, and judge the weather, snow, seating, and value before booking this 25-minute tour.
“Amazing experience fabulous scenery and exceptional company to go with , would definitely recommend.”
Fly from Queenstown over Skippers Canyon, Mt Aspiring glaciers and Earnslaw Burn, with a possible glacier landing and expert pilot commentary.
“Amazing helicopter ride over Mt Aspiring and we got to land near an glacier! Jeff the pilot was quite informative and polite! Very steady and safe flight. The ladies helped to pick us up from the hotel and back after the ride. Highly recommend!”
Fly above Franz Josef Glacier, land on its snowfield, and enjoy sweeping Southern Alps views in this compact 25-minute helicopter tour.
“Amazing experience with stunning views up to the glacier. Wish it was longer though. We only just got into a good snow fight and we had to leave!”
Fly over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, land on the snow, and enjoy Southern Alps views on this short, weather-dependent helicopter tour.
“From the moment we walked through the doors of The Helicopter Line we were made to feel welcome and at ease. Our pilot James was fabulous he was funny and informative also helpful getting us up off the snow when we fell The views of the glaciers were amazing but stepping out of the choppa onto the snow was something we will remember forever. It was an awesome experience We highly recommend if you are in Franz Josef taking this trip”
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