Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Highlights

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.

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration

40 minutes

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

Professional Pilot
Entry/Admission - Franz Josef Glacier
Entry/Admission - South Island
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 40m
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Glacier Helicopters

About operator:

Glacier Helicopters offers a range of scenic helicopter flights from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. Charter flights are available and can vary from 20 minutes to several hours duration. Flights depart from Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Our flights encompass the Mount Cook National Park, and both Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Glacier landings are our specialty. Our helicopter flights allow people with limited time to “get away from it all” and experience area of New Zealand’s wilderness renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.