Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide. Navigate your way through the maze of ice on your moderately difficult hike. Learn of the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier and gain insight into the geological forces at play. Group size is limited to 11 to ensure a personalized experience.

Pourquoi nous choisir ? Le glacier le plus avantageux de Nouvelle-Zélande, avec les meilleurs taux de satisfaction client. Réservez avec nous et profitez d'économies importantes par rapport aux autres opérateurs de glaciers. Le plus expérimenté : Nous accompagnons fièrement le glacier Fox depuis plus de 50 ans. Plus de jours d'activité : Notre altitude d'exploitation plus basse nous permet d'être moins affectés par les conditions météorologiques que les autres opérateurs de la région. Liberté d'explorer : Le vaste territoire du glacier Fox nous permet d'explorer quotidiennement des paysages et des caractéristiques de glace uniques.

Une aventure unique en kayak, à seulement quelques minutes du glacier François-Joseph ! Traversez les eaux miroitantes du lac Mapourika et profitez d'une vue panoramique sur les Alpes du Sud et les glaciers environnants. Le lac Mapourika a été créé par le puissant glacier François-Joseph lors de son retrait il y a environ 14 000 ans. Il est aujourd'hui coincé entre les Alpes du Sud et la mer de Tasman. Ses eaux cristallines et ses vues imprenables en font l'un des joyaux pittoresques de la côte ouest. Explorez un sanctuaire de kiwis niché au cœur de l'une des plus anciennes forêts tropicales intactes du Westland ! Cette excursion, d'une durée maximale de trois heures, est conçue pour compléter votre expérience au Pays des Glaciers !

Fly from Franz Josef to see two of the biggest glaciers in New Zealand before a snow landing with our family owned and operated helicopter company. We are locally owned by husband-and-wife team Gus and Poppy started our West Coast company in 2014. They are both commercial pilots and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our Pilots Choice flight, you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier and fly into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10-minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 35 minutes. If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight. Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.

Parcourez en quad les anciens sentiers glaciaires du parc national de Westland Tai Poutini, sculptés dans le paysage par la glace et l'eau au fil des millénaires. Admirez le paysage luxuriant de la dense forêt tropicale et renouez avec Mère Nature.

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air.

Take in magnificent views while flying over the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding Southern Alps mountains on this scenic flight. We are locally owned by husband-and-wife team Gus and Poppy started our West Coast company in 2014. They are both commercial pilots and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our Glacier Explorer flight, you'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier and into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10-minute *alpine landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 25 minutes. *The snow levels on this alpine (rocky mountain) landing site vary seasonally, please book a longer flight for a snow landing all year* If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight. Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.

Discover one of New Zealand’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences at the West Coast Wildlife Centre — voted one of Lonely Planet’s 12 must-see attractions. Located in Franz Josef, this award-winning indoor, all-weather facility is home to Little Blue Penguins (kororā), the world’s rarest kiwi, and living Tuatara. Get guaranteed daytime kiwi viewing in our nocturnal house, explore the world-class Ambassador Penguin Encounter, and meet New Zealand’s iconic “living fossil.” Enjoy interactive glacier storytelling zones, the best shopping in Franz Josef, free Wi-Fi, and Tripadvisor-recommended coffee in our café. Perfect for all ages and any weather, this is a must-do experience for wildlife lovers, families, and travellers looking to connect with Aotearoa’s unique natural world.

Admirez certains des paysages les plus époustouflants de Nouvelle-Zélande lors de ce vol unique de 30 minutes en hélicoptère au-dessus des glaciers Franz Josef et Fox. Profitez d'une vue panoramique sur la beauté naturelle des glaciers depuis votre hélicoptère en plein ciel. Écoutez les commentaires en direct de votre pilote professionnel pendant le vol et contemplez le manteau de glace et de neige en contrebas. Atterrissez au sommet du glacier Franz Josef ou Fox, puis décollez pour admirer le paysage gelé de près. Prenez la pose et immortalisez le paysage glaciaire.

Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 35-minute helicopter flight with a glacier landing along the way. Discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations. You will then land on the snowfields up on one of the glaciers which is a huge highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and memories, before heading back down to Franz Josef Township