Operators
Air Safaris Franz Josef
Our Grand Traverse scenic flight from Franz Josef provides the best way to experience this glacial environment in its entirety.
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Air Charter Karamea
Karamea's only aeroplane charter company, offering Heaphy Track and Old Ghost Road transfers.
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495
Ultimate Discovery - 45min Scenic Flight
Ultimate Discovery is a 45 minute scenic flight including the three big ones! Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers, take in Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. Enjoy a 15 minute snow landing allowing for plenty of photos.
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350pp
Helicopters & Hummers - Franz Josef Eat, Stay & Fly Package
One night’s accommodation at 4.5 Star Westwood Lodge B&B, 25 minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef Glacier including a 10-minute snow landing, hummer limousine ride to the Blue Ice Restaurant for a 2-course dinner.
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$899
Extreme Fox: All Day Heli Hike Adventure
Feeling amped? Then our Extreme Fox Heli-Hike is for you; spend an exhilarating day on the West Coast’s largest glacier and challenge yourself. Forge your own unique trail through the dramatic terrain of Fox Glacier’s steep upper icefall.
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575
Trans-Divide Excursions from Franz Josef to Lake Tekapo
For travellers with limited time, our one way or return scenic flights from Franz Josef to Tekapo over the main divide of the Southern Alps let you experience the other side without the 8 hour drive.
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Mountain Helicopters - Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, Mt Cook & Tasman
Scenic 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.
$400
Precision Helicopters Hokitika
Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based at the Gateway to the southern Alps, adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge. Climb aboard to view glaciers, west coast Native bush, alpine terrain, historic huts and more.
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$240 - $450
The Helicopter Line Fox Glacier
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.
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$280 - $495
Glacier Country Helicopters Ltd.
Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company in Franz Josef offering scenic glacier flights and much more in our incredible backyard.
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995
Milford Sound Flights from Franz Josef
This flightseeing tour is ideal if you have limited time as driving to Milford Sound from Franz Josef takes 9½ hours. Our Milford Sound flights operate on demand from Franz Josef with time on the ground for photos and perhaps a boat cruise.
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585
Franz Josef Heli Hike
A first-hand exploration of a glacier by chopper, seeing only what experienced mountaineers can reach is a wilderness experience you’ll never forget.
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