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Glacier Country Helicopters Ltd.
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Glacier Country Helicopters offer a choice of three scenic flight across the rainforests, glaciers and mountains that form our incredible backyard.
Price
From $280
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Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family-owned & operated company in Franz Josef. We offer scenic glacier flights with snow landings and heli-hunting for red deer, tahr & chamois in the mountains that form our incredible backyard
We pride ourselves on providing more that just a flight. We’re passionate about what we do and to us, it’s a real West Coast adventure. Our modern fleet depart on demand from our private helipad, located on the edge of town.
Come fly with us amongst the mountains, experience the unique and majestic rivers of ice plunging through the rainforests, and witness New Zealand’s stunning Southern Alps from above.
Available for:
- Scenic glacier flights from $280 per person.
- Heli hunting (hut drop off / pick up for experienced hunters) from $750 per helicopter.
- Heli hunting (fully guided with experienced local guide).
- Private charter flights.
- Engagements / photoshoots.
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