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Air and Scenic flights in Glacier Country

Glacier Country on New Zealand’s West Coast offers spectacular air and scenic flights, providing panoramic views of glaciers, mountains, and pristine alpine landscapes. Experiences like glacier flights with landings and heli-hiking tours allow visitors to explore crevasses, ice formations, and frozen valleys up close, combining breathtaking scenery with thrilling adventure and unforgettable encounters with New Zealand’s alpine wilderness.

Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier Flight
Westland Wonderland 40 minute HELIMAX movie

Westland Wonderland 40 minute HELIMAX movie

Large HELIMAX screen (13 metres x 6 metres)

Flight option 1 - Fox Glacier incl. snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)
Pilot Choice - 35-minute Twin Glacier Flight
Flying Fox Heli Hike

Flying Fox Heli Hike

Guided heli hiking adventure on the Fox Glacier

Flight option 1 - Franz Josef Glacier incl. snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)
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)

Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glacier Flight

Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glac...

Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glacier

Glacier Explorer - 25minute Franz Josef Flight

Tourist Information About Air and Scenic flights in Glacier Country

Air and Scenic Flights in Glacier Country

Glacier Country, located on New Zealand’s majestic West Coast, offers some of the most breathtaking aerial experiences in the world. Air and scenic flights in Glacier Country allow visitors to take in panoramic views of towering mountains, expansive glaciers, and pristine alpine landscapes. Whether you are a nature lover, photographer, or adventure seeker, these flights provide a unique perspective of the region’s dramatic scenery.

A standout experience is the glacier flight and glacier landing, where travellers soar above the icy expanse before landing directly on the glacier. From the air, you can admire the intricate patterns of crevasses, deep blue ice formations, and the vast scale of these ancient glaciers. Landing on the glacier allows for close-up exploration, creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the raw beauty of New Zealand’s alpine wilderness.

For those seeking a more active adventure, heli-hiking tours combine scenic flights with guided glacier treks. After being dropped onto the ice by helicopter, expert guides lead you across crevassed terrain and frozen valleys, revealing hidden ice caves and stunning panoramic views. Air and scenic flights in Glacier Country are perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers, delivering an unforgettable blend of awe-inspiring views, thrilling adventure, and a deep connection with one of New Zealand’s most remarkable natural landscapes.

 

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