Fly over glaciers & mountains, land on snow, & soak in alpine views in one trip.

• Everything you get: Enjoy a 20–minute helicopter flight over rainforests, mountains, and Franz Josef Glacier, ending with a snow landing for photos and short exploration. Includes live commentary from your pilot.
• Why choose this: This helicopter tour lets you combine glacier views with lush rainforest valleys and rugged alpine peaks, plus a memorable snow landing — perfect for travellers wanting a shorter, highly scenic adventure with a mix of glacier and mountain landscapes.
• Upgrades: Extend your flight to see both Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, or choose the longer aerial option to include panoramic views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman for an even more spectacular glacier and mountain experience.

Inclusions #

• 20-min Franz Josef helicopter tour

• Snow landing on Franz Josef

• Pilot guide

• 30-min Franz Josef & Fox Glacier helicopter tour (as per option selected)

• 40-min Glaciers & Mt. Cook helicopter tour (as per option selected)

What to bring

• Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

What's not allowed

• Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.
• Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.
• Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.

Additional information

• Snow landings are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilot’s discretion.
• Infants under 3 years weighing less than 15 kg will fly for free, sitting on an adult's lap. Infants under 3 years weighing above 15 kg must be charged at the child fare.

Maximise your views—two iconic glaciers, one flight with a snow landing on Franz Josef.

• Everything you get: Enjoy a 30-minute helicopter flight over both Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, soaring above icefalls, mountains, and rainforest valleys. Touch down on Franz Josef Glacier for a snow landing, where you can step out, take photos, and enjoy live commentary from your experienced pilot.
• Why choose this: This twin-glacier flight offers more variety in one short experience, combining views of two famous glaciers with a memorable snow landing—ideal for travellers wanting maximum scenery without a long time commitment.

Inclusions #

• 30-minute flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glacier

• Snow landing on Franz Josef glacier

• Pilot guide

What to bring

• Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

What's not allowed

• Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.
• Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.
• Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.

Additional information

• Snow landings are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilot’s discretion.
• Infants under 3 years weighing less than 15 kg will fly for free, sitting on an adult's lap. Infants under 3 years weighing above 15 kg must be charged at the child fare.

The ultimate glacier flight—two glaciers, alpine peaks, & a snow landing.

• Everything you get: Enjoy a 40-minute helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, and surrounding alpine landscapes, including dramatic icefalls, rugged peaks, and rainforest valleys. Land on snow atop Franz Josef Glacier to step out, take photos, and experience the alpine environment up close, with live commentary from your expert pilot throughout the flight.
• Why choose this: This grand glacier flight delivers the most comprehensive aerial experience in the region, combining multiple glaciers, mountain scenery, and a snow landing—perfect for travellers wanting the ultimate scenic helicopter adventure in one unforgettable trip.

Inclusions #

• 40-minute Mt.Tasman, Mt.Cook, Franz Josef & Fox Glacier helicopter tour

• Snow landing on Franz Josef glacier

• Pilot guide

What to bring

• Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

What's not allowed

• Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.
• Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.
• Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.

Additional information

• Snow landings are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilot’s discretion.
• Infants under 3 years weighing less than 15 kg will fly for free, sitting on an adult's lap. Infants under 3 years weighing above 15 kg must be charged at the child fare.

Full-day Fox Glacier adventure with round-trip helicopter flight & glacier hike.

• Everything you get: Full-day guided heli-hike with round-trip helicopter flights and ground transport. Explore the glacier with expert guides, equipped with all gear including socks, climbing boots, crampons, gloves, hats, waterproof jacket, backpack, and over-trousers.
• Why choose this: Experience Fox Glacier like few ever can — a full-day adventure with scenic helicopter flights, glacier landing, and guided ice exploration.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Fox Glacier

• Round-trip helicopter ride

• Expert guides

• Ground transport

• Socks, climbing boots, crampons, gloves & hats

• Waterproof jacket, backpack & over trousers

What to bring

• Bring along your warm, breathable base layers, suitable long pants for walking in (tracksuits and leggings are fine).
• You can also bring your own water bottle, drinks, sunglasses, sunblock and snacks.

What's not allowed

• Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.
• Drones, valuables, portable chargers and spare batteries are not allowed on this experience.
• This experience is restricted for guests above 116kg and under the age of 13.
• There is a 3kg limit per person for carry-on baggage.

Additional information

• Please note that guests must be very good in English in order to participate in this experience as the instructions will be given by the guide in English.
• A good fitness requirement is needed for this tour. Good fitness for this trip is a level of fitness sufficient to ascend and descend 1000m+ over 8 hours or more carrying a pack 12kg (26lb) or more over multiple days.
• A minimum of 2 guests are required for this tour.

What to bring

• Bring along your sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Facilities: Toilet onboard.

Inclusions #

• 2-hour scenic cruise across Lake Mapourika

• Expert skipper

• Live commentary

• Hot coffee or tea

What to bring

• Bring along your sunscreen, hat, camera, warm top layer, and sunglasses.

What’s not allowed

• Children below 3 are not allowed this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible.
• Pregnant women are recommended to speak to their doctors first before undertaking this activity.

Additional information

• Guests do not need to know how to swim to join the kayak tour.

Inclusions #

• 3-hour kayaking tour across Lake Mapourika

• 4-hour kayaking & rainforest walk tour (as per option selected)

• Expert local guide

• Guided rainforest walk on an exclusive rainforest track (as per option selected)

• Warm drink on the beach (as per option selected)

• Dry bag, paddles, kaya skirt, paddle, pogies, & wet weather equipment

• Free photos

What to bring

• Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, and sunglasses.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Please note the guided walk is 400 m through pristine rainforest in Westland National Park. Expect some roots and a few steps early on. Your skipper and guides walk with you, offering help and sharing conservation tips. Handlines and walking poles are available if needed, and the walk is usually done one way with pickup at the end.

Inclusions #

• 2.5-hour scenic cruise & guided rainforest walk experience

• Scenic cruise across Lake Mapourika

• Expert skipper & tour guide

• Guided nature walk on an exclusive rainforest track

• Walking poles, wet weather equipment, & hot drinks

What to bring

• Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, and sunglasses.

What's not allowed

• Guests below 110cm are restricted from riding the buggy whereas guests below 145cm are restricted from riding the double quad bike on this experience.
• The combined weight of two passengers on the double quad bike must not exceed 220 kg.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Drivers must be a minimum of 16 years or older (no drivers license required).
• Drivers with passengers must be a minimum of 18 years or older.
• All drivers must pass a test track prior to taking part in the tour.

Inclusions #

• 2-hour guided off-road adventure tour

• Expert tour guide

• Safety briefing & test run

• Choose between a single quad bike, double quad or buggy

• Pants, helmets, gloves, gumboots, & jackets

• Free photos