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21-Day Legendary New Zealand Tour

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $3788.06 per person

Starting from Auckland, we make our way down the beautiful and volcanic North Island to New Zealand's capital, Wellington, before catching a ferry to cross the Cook Strait to get up close and personal with the best of the South Island.

As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a Māori Cultural night, a pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant carving experience, and learning to paddle a waka (Māori canoe) with your group.

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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...

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Fox Glacier

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

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glaciers. Top it off with a snow landing and standing on the ancient ice of the glaciers. You’ll also fly over the Tasman Glacier on the eastern side of the Southern Alps and close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest peak. More...

Heli Hiking Franz Josef

Heli Hiking - Franz Josef - Starting from $469.00 per person

Combine a scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a 2-hour guided walk on glacial terrain during this exhilarating tour from Franz Josef. Find out why New Zealand's South Island is famous for its gorgeous landscapes as you follow an experienced guide past ice caves, crevasses and pinnacles. Learn about glacier formation and movement, and enjoy supreme panoramic views. Choose from seasonal departure times to suit your schedule. More...

Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a helicopter landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route. You'll walk along the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the... More...

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JAG Escape Franz Alpine Retreat - Motel.

JAG Escape Franz Alpine Retreat is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, a 5-minute drive from Franz Josef Town....

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Mount Cook and The Glaciers Helicopter Flight - Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook. Starting from $650.00 per person.

Our premier flight over the Mt Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the...

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