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Air and Scenic flights in Franz Josef

Air and scenic flights in Franz Josef offer a unique way to experience the region’s dramatic glaciers, alpine peaks, and pristine wilderness. These tours, including glacier flights with snow landings, provide breathtaking aerial views and unforgettable encounters with New Zealand’s Glacier Country.

Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glacier Flight

Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glac...

Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glacier

Westland Wonderland 40 minute HELIMAX movie

Westland Wonderland 40 minute HELIMAX movie

Large HELIMAX screen (13 metres x 6 metres)

Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier Flight
Glacier Explorer - 25minute Franz Josef Flight
Flight option 1 - Franz Josef Glacier incl. snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)
Pilot Choice - 35-minute Twin Glacier Flight
Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight

Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight

Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers (discovered by Sir Earnest Shackleton)

Tourist Information About Air and Scenic flights in Franz Josef

Air and Scenic Flights in Franz Josef

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand’s West Coast with unforgettable air and scenic flights in Franz Josef. This region is renowned for its dramatic glaciers, towering Southern Alps, and pristine wilderness. Flying over Franz Josef offers travellers a unique perspective of the glaciers, valleys, and alpine terrain, revealing natural wonders that are impossible to fully appreciate from the ground.

A highlight of these aerial adventures is the glacier flight with snow landing, which combines a scenic helicopter journey with the opportunity to land directly on the glacier. Once on the snow, you can step out and explore crevasses, ice caves, and sparkling ice formations, all while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. For those who prefer a broader perspective, standard glacier flights offer sweeping views of Franz Josef and nearby Fox Glacier, alpine rivers, and untouched rainforest, providing spectacular photo opportunities and memories that last a lifetime.

These air and scenic flights are suitable for all types of travellers, from adventure seekers to nature enthusiasts and photographers. Whether you are looking for a thrilling heli adventure or a peaceful aerial tour of the region, air and scenic flights in Franz Josef provide an exceptional way to experience the grandeur of New Zealand’s Glacier Country. Soar above glaciers, land on snowfields, and witness some of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in the world, all from the comfort and safety of expert-guided flights.

 

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