The Helicopter Line can offer you spectacular close-up views on a scenic flight to explore and discover the dramatic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and snowfields.
Learn moreImmerse yourself in an unforgettable luxury adventure with this exclusive overnight experience on the stunning Franz Josef Glacier. Spend a night on the ice with our award-winning guiding team and create memories for a lifetime.
Learn moreAn unforgettable hosted journey to witness one of nature's most magnificent ice giants. Discover the history of the Franz Josef Glacier, its unique ecosystem and the recreational opportunities in its surrounding National Parks.
Learn moreA stunning 50 minute scenic flight over the vast snowfields and dramatic icefalls of the Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers. Then around Aoraki Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and over the Tasman Glacier. Every seat a window seat.
Learn moreFly over the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers. See Aoraki Mount Cook, Ice Lake and Gunn Range where the Lord of The Rings filmed the lighting of the beacons. Two snow landings are included in this 60 minute flight.
Learn moreScenic Helicopter Flights over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, Mt Cook & Tasman with Glacier and Snow landings.
Mountain Helicopters is a locally owned family company that has been operating in the Glacier region since 1998.
Steep and dramatic or vast and remote? Take our Twin Glacier flight and you won't have to choose – you'll experience two very different glacial formations and a snow landing.
Learn moreDiscover the glacier wonderland on close-up scenic flights with Glacier Helicopters.
Learn moreWhere can we take you? Wellington - Napier - Blenheim - Paraparaumu - Picton - Nelson - Westport - Taupo
Learn moreFrom Franz Josef Village fly over both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, soaring first over the townships and then following the ice flow high up into the upper reaches.
Learn moreFranz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glaciers.
Learn moreOur Grand Traverse scenic flight from Franz Josef provides the best way to experience this glacial environment in its entirety.
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