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The West Coast Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Take to the skies on a thrilling helicopter flight over the Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers!
Highlights
- 20 minute scenic flight
- Snow landing
The rugged West Coast is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes in New Zealand where the mountains meet the Tasman Sea and where rainforests make way to Glaciers.
Only here can glaciers be found in such a majestic setting, in such close proximity to the Sea, making Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers truly unique. Feel the anticipation build as you board our state of the art helicopter with large viewing windows and gently lift off on your adventure.
You'll experience awe-inspiring views from the get-go as we make our way to either the Fox or Franz Josef Glacier. This exclusive flight also includes a snow landing allowing you to play in the snow or simply soak up the stunning views of this untouched wilderness.
Come and experience with us a truly magical alpine wonderland!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$280.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Infant$175.00
- Adult$250.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$350.00
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- Infant$175.00
- Adult$280.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$350.00
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- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$250.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
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- Adult$350.00
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- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
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- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$280.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
- Adult$350.00
- Child$245.00
- Infant$175.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Neve Discoverer - 20 Minute Helicopter Flight
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to here you had a good experience with us. We strive to provide a smooth, friendly and safety concious experience for our guests and this seems to be reflected in your experience with us. The pictures that the pilot print are $20 and the money goes back to the pilot but they are an optional purchase. The duration of our trips do include the snow landing in that time. We hope you enjoy the rest of your New Zealand adventure. Kind Regards, The Helicopter Line, West Coast.
axeld from France wrote on 26 November 2018
Great!
C est génial! Nous étions 5 dans l hélico avec le pilote en plus. Essayez d avoir la place de devant qui est la mieux évidemment, derrière, c est un peu sardine quand même. ;) Tous les helicos se posent au même endroit sur la neige au sommet, donc pas sur le glacier lui même ni avec une vue sur le glacier. Les glaciers disparaissent extrêmement vite et nous devons tous réduire notre empreinte carbone pour les conserver! donc prenons l hélicoptère 200 fois par jour pour les regarder fondre du dessus!! Le dilemme du touriste écolo! :)
From Neve Discoverer - 20 Minute Helicopter Flight
Hi Axel, Thank you for flying with us and leaving us a great review. We are thrilled you had a great experience with us. Who gets the front seat is determined on weight and balance as we are required to load our helicopters according to CAA regulations. We land on the snow catchment area of the glacier, as this is the safest place to land a helicopter with the guests to get out without specialised gear. Unfortunately the Glacier is receding, which means we cannot climb on the glacier at the terminal face as it is too treacherous. The best way to see the glacier is via a helicopter as you were able to experience with us. Kind Regards, The West Coast Team
Judy Okebe from New Zealand wrote on 23 February 2025
Amazing
This was the best helicopter experience ever 10 out of 10. It was so worth it and got a great offer
jennyp22 from Australia wrote on 06 September 2024
Amazing!
The communication and updates regarding flight times and weather with Helicopter Line was excellent. The whole experience was very well organised. From take off to return it was amazing! The scenery is breathtaking and the snow landing is such a highlight! It certainly felt a lot longer than 20 minutes!
From Neve Discoverer - 20 Minute Helicopter Flight
Kia Ora Jenny, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your experience with The Helicopter Line. It’s great to know that the communication, organization, and breathtaking scenery made your flight memorable. The snow landing is indeed a special highlight. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Kind regards, The Helicopter Line
marverick from Malaysia wrote on 17 January 2024
Franz Josep Glacier Helicopter
Even only 20 minutes ride but has a great time fly over the mountain seeing the glacier and landing on the white snow mountain site. Was a wonderful experience to remember. The service was good and the front desk customer service trying their best to arrange our ride even on that day we arrived the helicopter not able to fly due to cloudy weather, made two attempt rescheduled to fly on that day and finally only the 3rd attempt in the next morning the weather favor us to fly to the mountain. The pilot was great & skilfull, not only flying the helicopter but did help us to took a few snap during the landing. To those who wish to ride/fly, recommeded to try this Helicopter agency.
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Éric Continsoux from France wrote on 24 February 2020
Un peu trop « Time is money »
C’est une affaire bien rodée. Peu être trop pour être tout à fait plaisante. La sécurité est de mise et rien n’est laissé au hasard Par contre la photo prise par le pilote et directement imprimée dans l’hélicoptère et proposée à 20$... c’est la touche de trop. Ne pas oublier que sur 20 minutes il n’y a que 10 minutes de vol. Et 10 minutes de selfies sur la neige. Mais au final, ça reste une bonne expérience quand même