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Neve Discoverer - 20 Minute Helicopter Flight

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Take to the skies on a thrilling helicopter flight over the Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers!

Take to the skies on a thrilling helicopter flight over the Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers!

Highlights

  • 20 minute scenic flight
  • Snow landing

The rugged West Coast is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes in New Zealand where the mountains meet the Tasman Sea and where rainforests make way to Glaciers.

Only here can glaciers be found in such a majestic setting, in such close proximity to the Sea, making Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers truly unique. Feel the anticipation build as you board our state of the art helicopter with large viewing windows and gently lift off on your adventure.

You'll experience awe-inspiring views from the get-go as we make our way to either the Fox or Franz Josef Glacier. This exclusive flight also includes a snow landing allowing you to play in the snow or simply soak up the stunning views of this untouched wilderness.

Come and experience with us a truly magical alpine wonderland!

Adult $330.00
Child $231.00 (4-14 years old)
Infant $165.00 (0-3 years old)

Location

  • Departs from Franz Josef
  • Main South Road SH6
  • Franz Josef

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: Minimum number of 4 persons for the flight to be confirmed, single bookings are wait listed to confirm. The exact time to fly will be as close to the time indicated in your booking and will be confirmed by our base.

Available Bookings from 30 Apr to 13 May 2024

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  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
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  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
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  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
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  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

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  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

  • Adult$330.00
  • Child$231.00
  • Infant$165.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Éric Continsoux from France wrote on 24 February 2020

Un peu trop « Time is money »

C’est une affaire bien rodée. Peu être trop pour être tout à fait plaisante. La sécurité est de mise et rien n’est laissé au hasard Par contre la photo prise par le pilote et directement imprimée dans l’hélicoptère et proposée à 20$... c’est la touche de trop. Ne pas oublier que sur 20 minutes il n’y a que 10 minutes de vol. Et 10 minutes de selfies sur la neige. Mais au final, ça reste une bonne expérience quand même

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From Neve Discoverer - 20 Minute Helicopter Flight

Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to here you had a good experience with us. We strive to provide a smooth, friendly and safety concious experience for our guests and this seems to be reflected in your experience with us. The pictures that the pilot print are $20 and the money goes back to the pilot but they are an optional purchase. The duration of our trips do include the snow landing in that time. We hope you enjoy the rest of your New Zealand adventure. Kind Regards, The Helicopter Line, West Coast.

axeld from France wrote on 26 November 2018

Great!

C est génial! Nous étions 5 dans l hélico avec le pilote en plus. Essayez d avoir la place de devant qui est la mieux évidemment, derrière, c est un peu sardine quand même. ;) Tous les helicos se posent au même endroit sur la neige au sommet, donc pas sur le glacier lui même ni avec une vue sur le glacier. Les glaciers disparaissent extrêmement vite et nous devons tous réduire notre empreinte carbone pour les conserver! donc prenons l hélicoptère 200 fois par jour pour les regarder fondre du dessus!! Le dilemme du touriste écolo! :)

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From Neve Discoverer - 20 Minute Helicopter Flight

Hi Axel, Thank you for flying with us and leaving us a great review. We are thrilled you had a great experience with us. Who gets the front seat is determined on weight and balance as we are required to load our helicopters according to CAA regulations. We land on the snow catchment area of the glacier, as this is the safest place to land a helicopter with the guests to get out without specialised gear. Unfortunately the Glacier is receding, which means we cannot climb on the glacier at the terminal face as it is too treacherous. The best way to see the glacier is via a helicopter as you were able to experience with us. Kind Regards, The West Coast Team

mareeb3 from New Zealand wrote on 01 November 2021

Franz Josef Glacier helicopter trip

A breath taking experience - amazing views & scenery. Our pilot gave great commentary as well. We live in an extremely beautiful country & this just was a perfect showcase!

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Cheryl Shortall from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2022

Awesome experience!

Loved every minute of the journey. Staff were great, I would definitely recommend.

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Fikri Nasir from Malaysia wrote on 14 January 2022

Amazing experience

Helicopter ride + glacier + snow top mountain! Its amazing and worth the price!

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