Private Shackleton Glacier Tour: Whiskey Flight Over New Zealand's Southern Alps
Franz Josef / Waiau
Embark on a private Shackleton Glacier tour and experience a thrilling flight over New Zealand's Southern Alps. Discover the fascinating story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his Antarctic expedition while enjoying a whiskey flight and a snow landing on the glacier.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Franz Josef Glacier - Fly over the Franz Josef Glacier
  • Tasman Glacier - Fly over the Tasman Glacier
  • Aoraki/Mt. Cook - See Mount Cook and Mount Tasman from the air!
  • Franz Josef - Land on snow of the remote Shackleton Glacier for photos where you are welcome to try a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey.
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Comfort Seat
Additional Information

We welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake’s Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition.

This 50-minute flight includes flying over the Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. Fly past Mount Cook & Mount Tasman and then through the Southern Alps where the ‘’Lighting of The Beacons’’ was filmed for Lord of the Rings. You’ll have an included 15minute snow landing on the Shackleton Glacier where a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey available to those who want to sample.

We are a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef and please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share the check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights.

Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter’s weight and balance requirements.

  • Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in
  • Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.
Location
10 Main Road
Main Road
Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Our only base operates from Franz Josef. Cancellations within 24hours due to customer booking the wrong location will not be refunded.
Cancellation Policy

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

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