Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight
Overview
Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 35-minute helicopter flight with a glacier landing along the way. Discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations. You will then land on the snowfields up on one of the glaciers which is a huge highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and memories, before heading back down to Franz Josef Township
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Photo opportunities throughout
- Scenic Helicopter Flight
- Snow landing on a Glacier
- Professional Guide
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The only thing better than one glacier is two glaciers, so why not experience twice the ice. Explore the glacial ice falls of the mighty Fox Glacier and the incomparable Franz Josef Glacier on this twin 30-minute helicopter flight. It’s an adventure you'll remember forever and is often cited as a highlight of a New Zealand trip by holidaymakers.
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Stop 2
Each Glacier has its own different characteristics but both are magnificent and make for an unforgettable West Coast experience. You will discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations - landing on the snowfields is a highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and memories.
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Stop 3
Steeper and more dramatic or epic vastness and more remote? Take our Twin Glacier flight and you don't have to choose. This trip includes a snow landing and the chance to experience two very different glacial formations. This is the perfect trip to encounter both jaw-dropping glaciers, Fox and Franz Josef.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.
Departure Point: Main Street of Town
Address: Located in the township of Franz Josef Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6
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End Point
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.
Departure Point: Main Street of Town
Address: Located in the township of Franz Josef Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We recommend you bring along warm clothes, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, your camera and a sense of adventure!
- For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.
- We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).
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Special Instructions
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions. If you are staying in the town you are flying from, the base will be no longer than a 10-minute walk from where you are staying
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