Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Request your preferred departure time in advance, then make your way to the helicopter base — along the main street of the Fox Glacier township — to begin your tour.

Take a seat in your helicopter and, with the blades whirring overhead, soar high over the glacial icefalls and crevasses of Mt. Cook — widely considered the most impressive of all New Zealand’s peaks.

Gaze out over the landscape below and marvel at panoramic views stretching all the way from the coast to the Southern Alps. Along the way, fly over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, and Mt. Cook.

Then, land on the snow on the top of Mt. Cook and touch down for a moment on New Zealand’s highest peak. Hop out to capture the scenery on camera, then return to base in the Fox Glacier township to bring your tour to an end.

• Request your preferred departure time in advance, then make your way to the helicopter base — along the main street of the Fox Glacier township — to begin your tour. Take a seat in your helicopter and, with the blades whirring overhead, soar high over the glacial icefalls and crevasses of Mt. Cook — widely considered the most impressive of all New Zealand’s peaks. Gaze out over the landscape below and marvel at panoramic views stretching all the way from the coast to the Southern Alps. Along the way, fly over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, and Mt. Cook. Then, land on the snow on the top of Mt. Cook and touch down for a moment on New Zealand’s highest peak. Hop out to capture the scenery on camera, then return to base in the Fox Glacier township to bring your tour to an end.

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and circle the top of magnificent Mt Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is the best helicopter experience on the West Coast.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
We recommend you bring along warm clothes, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, your camera and a sense of adventure!
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
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).
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers