NEW ZEALAND · WINTER ACTIVITIES
The good winter activities go early and the great ones go earlier. Here are 14 to lock in before you land, what is included and how they differ.
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!”
Fly over Franz Josef and Fox or Tasman Glacier, then land on Southern Alps snow for photos on this scenic 35-minute helicopter tour.
“Spectacular, breathtaking.. pilot, Eddy was great, clear skies which made it even better. Book it..!”
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”
Review of Queenstown Ice Bar, including ice sculptures, cocktails, warm gear, price, practical tips, and who will enjoy this one-hour experience.
“We had a great time. An experience you won't regret. A must do in Queenstown.”
Fly over Fox Glacier, land on its snow, and see Southern Alps ice falls on a 25-minute helicopter tour from Fox Glacier.
“Great job (only the shop location was hard to find)”
Fly over Franz Josef Glacier, land in the snow, and see Mount Cook and Mount Tasman on a 20-minute Southern Alps helicopter ride.
“The flight and landing were spectacular. Scenery is out of this world. A must see.”
Fly over Franz Josef Glacier, land on its snowfield, and see icefalls, crevasses, forest, rivers, and coast in 20 unforgettable minutes.
Fly above Queenstown, land in alpine snow, and enjoy mountain, lake, and valley views on this 30-minute helicopter adventure.
“The pilot / guide made it . With out home it was just a ride . Great knowledge and read the crowd well and catered for with his knowledge and information. This information was given with enthusiasm. This is good to see given his job is backwards and forwards all day long with the same same routine. Hats offf , well done team”
Fly above Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman glaciers, see Mount Cook, and land on snow during this thrilling 40-minute helicopter tour.
“Tolle Erfahrung für die ganze Familie. Professionelles, freundliches Team.”
Fly over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, land on the snow, and enjoy a 35-minute helicopter trip from Franz Josef Village.
Review of Franz Josef’s 25-minute glacier helicopter flight, snow landing, mountain views, price, weather limits, and practical tips.
Fly over Glenorchy, Lake Wakatipu, and snowy peaks on a 25-minute helicopter tour with a 10-minute alpine snow landing.
“Amazing , Matt was great, very knowledgable, in terms of geology and local history. Very smooth flying and landing . Thank you Matt 🤲🏾”
Combine Mount Hutt skiing, Southern Alps views, wildlife spotting, and New Zealand’s highest alpine hot pools on a full-day trip from Christchurch.
“This Mount Hutt Scenic Sightseeing Tour was an excellent all-round experience. The admission fee felt fair for everything included, and the length of the visit was just right plenty of time for sightseeing and skiing without feeling rushed. The atRead more”
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