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Helicopter Tour: Fox Glacier Snow Landing
4.8
106 Ratings
Fox Glacier
Embark on an exhilarating 25-minute helicopter journey over the Fox Glacier Township, soaring towards the breathtaking Fox Glacier and its ever-changing icefalls. Experience a snow landing atop the glacier, granting access to a remote area where you can savor the fresh alpine air and marvel at the stunning natural beauty that envelops you.
Embark on an exhilarating 25-minute helicopter journey over the Fox Glacier Township, soaring towards the breathtaking Fox Glacier and its ever-changing icefalls. Experience a snow landing atop the glacier, granting access to a remote area where you can savor the fresh alpine air and marvel at the stunning natural beauty that envelops you.
Duration:
25 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Fox Glacier - Embark on a 20-minute helicopter journey that begins as you soar above the Fox Glacier Township. Experience breathtaking views of the extraordinary West Coast glacier region from above before making your way to the majestic Fox Glacier.
Discover the awe-inspiring ice falls and witness some of Mother Nature’s most exquisite creations….
- Fox Glacier - Embark on a 20-minute helicopter journey that begins as you soar above the Fox Glacier Township. Experience breathtaking views of the extraordinary West Coast glacier region from above before making your way to the majestic Fox Glacier.
Discover the awe-inspiring ice falls and witness some of Mother Nature’s most exquisite creations. This incredible scenic flight includes a snow landing above the glacier, offering the rare opportunity to step onto a largely inaccessible area and inhale the fresh alpine air as the grandeur of the landscape envelops you. Capture that stunning photograph you’ll be eager to share with everyone upon your return home.
- Fox Glacier - Touch down in the Fox Glacier Neve, where you can disembark the helicopter to stand in the untouched snow, relish the views, and take plenty of photos before returning to Fox Glacier Township by helicopter.
What's Included
- Scenic Helicopter flight
- Professional guide
- Photo opportunities throughout the experience
- Snow landing on Fox Glacier
- Scenic Helicopter flight
- Professional guide
- Photo opportunities throughout the experience
- Snow landing on Fox Glacier
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- What to Bring, Warm Clothing,Sturdy Covered Shoes, Sunglasses,Sunscreen and a Camera
- For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.
- We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- What to Bring, Warm Clothing,Sturdy Covered Shoes, Sunglasses,Sunscreen and a Camera
- For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.
- We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).
Location
Glacier Helicopters Fox Glacier
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.
Departure Point: Main Street though town
Address: Located in the townships of Fox Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(106 Ratings)
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G1420qxtonyc
Mar 16, 2026
Amazing just amazing !!!! - Wow what an amazing experience. My wife and I had a 10am flight. From the first moment to the min we left we were really well looked after. All of the staff are friendly and professional on every way.
The flight was incredible with an ice landing, our pilot made it look easy but it’s nothing but, his knowledge was great and good photo skills too. This trip is a must for anyone visiting this area.
Well done everyone. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Carolinebj3144xj
Mar 11, 2026
Really exciting experience - Amazing experience. Would thoroughly recommend it to others.
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Scenic273104
Feb 17, 2026
Magical and once in a lifetime - Spectacular views and very helpful informative pilot. Was able to accommodate change in plans and helpful advice. Magical experience all round
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Vasanth_b
Feb 15, 2026
First contact with glacier - Jay our pilot made this trip to NZ a life long memory by landing on the glacier and give us a glimpse of mother nature
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783wilmae
Feb 13, 2026
What an experience... - We had a great trip up on to the glacier. It was informative, fun and exciting. The pilot was very confidence inspiring, and the pre- flight briefing was thorough.
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Debbie
Feb 8, 2026
Magical - Professional and super friendly and helpful, thank you Simon for a magical experience with my mum . Debbie Australia
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F9288flpetert
Jan 28, 2026
Perfect - Breathtaking experience. Superb and reassuring organisation. Felt special and looked after throughout. Staff were great, pilot great.
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Anthony
Jan 19, 2026
Amazing experience - Brilliant, spectacular, breathtaking. The pilot/guide was excellent, the shuttle service to and from very efficient
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Yj_l
Jan 18, 2026
Amazing - It was very informative. Our guide, Charlie, worked extremely hard to dig a safe path for us to walk on the ice. We had excellent weather and enjoyed a very full three hours on the glacier. As this tour is weather-dependent, the conditions on our day allowed us to fully experience everything. Although there were many tourists, the guide ensured we had enough time at each spot and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the experience. The glacier is truly magnificent, and the entire tour was incredibly enjoyable.
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358bernief
Jan 8, 2026
must do. breathtaking scenes. - January 1st 2026. A new year's day treat for us.
First trip of the morning (7.30am safety briefing) at the office in the centre of Fox Glacier township.
Fortunate in that we got to experience the bright morning before any risk of a change in the weather. I left my jacket in the office - didn't need it. Sunny, clear and very little wind on the glacier!
The flight and scenery were breathtaking. The glacier and snow were unmarked when we landed.
Our pilot generous with his commentary on key landmarks and glacier geography and helped us take great phots from the air and on the glacier.
Highly recommend.
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