Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

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Fox Glacier

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Fly over Fox Glacier, land on snowfields, and marvel at Mount Cook’s majestic west face. Experience breathtaking views and unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Fox Glacier - Land on the snow plains of Fox Glacier, get photos and soak in the snowfields.
Southern Alps - Soar along the Southern Alps.
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Take in New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Mt Cook before descending into the valleys below.

What's Included

Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5-10 minutes)
Pilot guide
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

Depart from Fox Glacier Village and soar over the iconic Fox Glacier and its snowfields, observing the crevasses and ice formations speeding past beneath you. Touch down on the snow above the glacier’s icefalls and take in the grandeur of the surrounding landscape. Be awed by the majestic presence of Aoraki (Mount Cook) as you explore its magnificent…

Location

The Helicopter Line Fox Glacier

Weather check – due to very changeable weather conditions your weather is at same time as your Check In time - 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.9

(28 Ratings)

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Annmarie303

Nov 5, 2024

Super experience - Great staff excellent trip for what we could afford and the day was just stunning for weather, great location and wee cafe too, for before and afterwards

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Gregrq6676wj

Oct 27, 2024

The best - An amazing flight. The landing on a snow top mountain without a breath of wind was surreal Our pilot Greg was fantastic and very knowledgeable.

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Tania_m

Aug 21, 2024

The weather stopped us... - The weather stopped us getting up onto Fox Glacier and we weren't sure we'd get up at all but the company worked hard to get us up and it was great! We had a great experience

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Jazzeld2024

Jun 27, 2024

Incredible Experience - What an incredible experience. Our timing is very nice as it is winter. "Must do" activity if you visit Mount Cook! Hats off to our pilot, Mr. Mike! 11/10 🤩🤩🤩

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Catherine_e

Feb 23, 2024

Simply WOW - Unbelievable experience. Just book it. You will not be disappointed. Landing on the glacier was the highlight of our trip.

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Andrewpm8594rk

Sep 30, 2023

Amazing service and once-in-a lifetime experience - The service we received was excellent. Despite needing to make changes and having our heli-hike cancelled due to weather conditions, Wicko was incredible and rearranged flights to fit our family party of six onto a scenic flight within 30 minutes. Our pilot, Jay, was assured, informative, caring and professional. We were one of the few who were able to fly for 30 minutes, see both Franz Josef and Fox glaciers and land on the mountain. Our experience was brilliant and we rate this company highly.

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Moiran481

Feb 5, 2019

Wonderful when you’re lucky with weather - We had a great trip. Luckily we were a 9 am flight. We spoke to people later who had their trip cancelled that day as the clouds had closed in. We didn’t manage to fly round Mount Cook due to the wind but we did Franz Josef Glacier as well as Fox instead. The company were well organized and the pilot was very smooth. The photos from the helicopter are not top notch as it’s through glass but you get a chance to capture some great ones when you land on the glacier. I think there are offers last minute which can save you quite a lot but you’re taking a chance they’ll be fully booked. It would depend on your budget and how much you really want to experience this. We’re glad we had this experience and would recommend the company.

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Burstybear

Sep 19, 2018

Amazing experience! - So glad we decided to do this trip, it was absolutely amazing. Victor was a fantastic pilot and the scenery and snow landing was unforgettable. Victor was also a good sport when my children decided to aim a few snow balls his way! Thanks again, you've helped make our NZ adventure extra special.

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Gavinricho

Sep 2, 2018

So flexible due to bad weather. Such a... - <p>So flexible due to bad weather. Such a unique perspective and definitely worth doing even if you can't perform a landing. Breathtakingly spectacular. Very friendly and accommodating guys</p>

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Doug

Apr 30, 2018

Awesome way to start a day - The customer service from the Helicopter Line was brilliant from my first email to them asking some questions right through to the flight and the return home. Charlotte promptly answered my email and then took my booking without me having to do virtually anything. When I arrived for my flight I was a bit early and Vicki asked if I wanted to go on the next one whilst the weather was good and assured me that I would have the front seat. I jumped at it. The flight was awesome, the pilot was great and we had plenty of time on the ice at the top of the glacier. The pilot even performed a special bank so that I could get a photo of a waterfall that disappeared beneath the glacier. You couldn't wipe the smile from my face. Everything just happened so easily and with no fuss. If you are thinking about doing a flight, and you should, then use these guys.

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From $272

up to 9 guests

1 Adult