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Alpine Adventures Fox and Franz Heliservices
Experience the true untouched beauty and awe inspiring scenery of New Zealand’s South Island with an exciting scenic helicopter flight and snow landing on the majestic Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.
Fox and Franz Josef Heliservices are based in both Fox and Franz Josef and are proud to be the only 100% locally owned and operated helicopter company licensed to land at all designated landing sites within the Westland National Park.
Activity Options
Flight One: Fox or Franz Josef Glacier
- Sweep above Westland National Park as you explore the Fox or Franz Josef Glacier to 6000 feet before landing in the snow to enjoy exceptional views of the majestic Southern Alps
- Flight: Allow 20 minutes
Flight Two: Fox Glacier & Mount Cook
- Only available from the Fox Glacier Flight Centre, explore the majestic Fox Glacier before flying by the sheer west faces of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman
- A snow landing provides opportunities to photograph the magnificent scenery
- Flight: Allow 30 minutes
Flight Three: Twin Glacier
- Discover the scenic wonders of both the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers with this scenic flight
- Take advantage of the terrific photo opportunities of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman while landed on the snow
- Flight: Allow 30 minutes
Flight Four Grand Tour
- This is the ‘grand-daddy’ of all flights and highly recommended!
- Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and Tasman
- A landing on the snow for some magnificent photo opportunities tops off the flight
- As a bonus, weather permitting, we cross the main divide for you to view the Tasman Glacier
- Flight: Allow 40 minutes
Charters Helicopter Flights
- Charters are available upon request along with transportation for hunters, fishermen, photographers, film crews, trampers, climbers and other private charters. Request a Quotation.
Departures
Other Information
- All standard flights include a snow landing, subject to weather conditions and pilot’s discretion
- Flight duration’s are an approximate only and may change at any time subject to weather conditions and at pilot’s discretion
Essential Wear for Snow Landings
- Sunglasses
- Covered shoes (sneakers or trainers are fine) or your hiking boots
- Plenty of film (or memory) for your camera
- Wear comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for wearing on the snow
- Occasionally the temperate can be 5-10 degrees cooler on the snow than it is in the village
Check In Time
Please check in 15 – 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This allows time for processing and aircraft allocation. If you are part of a large group (10 people or more), then you will need to check in 25 minutes prior to departure.
Location
Franz Josef: Alpine Adventure Centre, State Highway 6, Franz Josef.
Fox Glacier: Alpine Guides Building (Fox Glacier Guides Building), State Highway 6, Fox Glacier.
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Flight One Adult NZ$195
Flight One Child NZ$97.50
Flight Two Adult NZ$275
Flight Two Child NZ$137.50
Flight Three Adult NZ$275
Flight Three Child NZ$137.50
Flight Four Adult NZ$375
Flight Four Child NZ$187.50
Charters Helicopter Flights POA
* Prices valid to 30 Sept 2012
* Children – aged 12 years or younger
* Children aged 3 years or younger fly for free sitting on adult’s lap
* Minimum number of 2 adult fares per flight apply
* All pricing is in New Zealand Dollars
* Select an item(s) above and add it to your booking cart with your other New Zealand activity, accommodation and transport needs and submit to NZ Travel Organiser. A travel consultant will contact you in less than 12 hours with availability and best available price. Upon your approval and payment you will then receive confirmation and your travel vouchers.
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