30 minute Tasman Experience - scenic helicopter flight

30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get the cameras ready for one of the best glacier experiences in New Zealand. Climb up the Franz Josef Glacier, crossing the main divide at Centennial Hut to land on New Zealand’s longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Take in breath-taking views of Mount Tasman and Aoraki Mount Cook, rich with uninterrupted scenery you have to see to believe. Then hop back onboard, cross back over Climber Col Pass and enjoy the spectacular views of Franz Josef Glacier before arriving back at Franz Josef Heliport.

What's Included

Snowfield Landing
Scenic Helicopter Flight

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Skydive Franz / INFLITE Franz and Fox Helicopters - Front of House or Service Desk

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Take in the endless beauty of Mount Cook and the national park as we fly over the snow-capped mountains.

    Admission ticket free
  • Franz Josef Glacier (Pass by)

    Enjoy breath-taking scenic landscape of the Franz Glacier during the flight.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Tasman Glacier and snowfield landing - once landed, the Helicopter will shut down completely for passengers to enjoy the tanquility and silence of the beautiful alpine surroundings.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy scenic helicopter flight overlooking - Alpine Huts, View of the Tasman Sea, Native Rainforest & Multiple Waterfalls, among others (views are dependent on weather conditions)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Helicopter duration depends on the weather.
Supplied by Inflite Franz & Fox Helicopters

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Helicopter Tours
Eco Tours
Small Group
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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