Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier
Overview
Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and circle the top of magnificent Mt Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is the best helicopter experience on the West Coast.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Photo opportunities throughout your experience
- See Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Scenic Helicopter Flight
- Professional Pilot
- Snow landing on a Glacier
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Your tour begins when you arrive at base on the Main Street of Fox Glacier. Take off on this 40-minute ultimate Mt Cook helicopter flight when you fly over the glacial icefalls, crevasses and the neves. You will experience views from the coast to the mountain tops as you get to see both of the amazing West Coast Glaciers (Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier) and New Zealand’s highest peak, Mount Cook.
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Stop 2
Cross the Southern Alps spine and circle to the top of the magnificent Mt Cook before taking the opportunity to top it all off with a spectacular snow landing, getting your feet on snow and taking the best holiday photos. This is the best helicopter experience on the West Coast and perhaps even in all of New Zealand.
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Stop 3
Land on Franz Josef or Fox Glacier high in the snow.
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Stop 4
Fly over Fox Glacier and take in the amazing views of the ice crevasses and towering peaks
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.
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End Point
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
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