Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter & Hiking Tour

Meet at the Franz Josef Village base in Westland National Park. Then, fly in a helicopter over the glacier and marvel at the panoramic views of the icefalls and waterfalls before landing on the glacier. After landing, put on your glacier boots and crampons and trek across the glacier to explore the various ice formations.

Destinations

Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, South Island

The Fox & Franz Josef glaciers on the South Island of New Zealand are among the most accessible glaciers in the world, as they stretch from almost 2,600 meters high in the Southern Alps nearly down to sea level. Visitors can walk to the foot of the glaciers, walk on the glaciers with professional guides, or fly to and land on the top of the glaciers in a helicopter.

What to Bring

Sunglasses
Camera
Warm clothing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter & Hiking Tour

Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, South Island

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