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Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $350.00 per person

Depart Fox Glacier Village, fly over the legendary Fox Glacier and snowfields and watch the crevasses and ice forms race by below you. Land in the snow above the icefalls of the glacier and experience the magnitude of the scenery surrounding you. Then let the impressive presence of Aoraki (Mount Cook) amaze you as you explore it's majestic west face, before descending down into the valleys below. More...

Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes)

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $270.00 per person

Fox or Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes)
Fly from our Franz Josef or Fox Glacier Heliport to the top of the Fox or Franz Josef icefall and land on the snow for a fantastic photographic opportunity. This entry level flight will show you why so many are impressed by the sheer crevasses and pinicles that form the ice scapes of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Be sure to book from the correct departure location (Fox or Franz Josef) - book for a Franz Josef departure... More...

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $480.00 per person

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours 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 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... More...

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes)

Air Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $480.00 per person

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes)
The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. We top this off by landing you on the snow for photo opportunities. As a bonus, weather permitting we cross the main divide for you to view the Tasman Glacier. This will be your ultimate helicopter scenic flight excursion from Fox or Franz Josef on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Be sure to have plenty of space on... More...

Akaroa Helicopter Tour from Christchurch

Helicopter Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $569.00 per person

Akaroa is the jewel in Canterbury's crown, a gorgeous little French inspired sea-side village full of wonderful shops, restaurants and cafe's to explore and home to the world's rarest dolphin. A helicopter flight takes just 15 minutes from Christchurch! More...

Twin Glacier Mount Cook Spectacular (Allow 25 minutes)

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $299.00 per person

Twin Glacier Mount Cook Spectacular

Combines two glaciers and Mount Cook for impressive views from the air. Without the snow landing this option will allow you to spend extra time taking in the amazing views of New Zealand's Southern Alps including Mount Cook and Mount Tasman along with two world famous glaciers. (Reporting time 30 minutes prior to departure) More...

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Ferntree Cottage - Holiday Home.

Situated in Mapua in the Tasman region, Ferntree Cottage features a patio and garden views. The air-conditioned...

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Heli-Jet Combo - Air Tour - Nelson. Starting from $2475.00 per person.

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 40 minutes in a Buller Canyon Jet Boat
• Mountain Landing ...

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