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Glacier Encounter | Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Quick Details

  • Helicopter Ride: A scenic helicopter flight, offering panoramic views of West Coast and surrounding mountains.
  • Difficulty: The easiest way to experience the Glacier – no specialist equipment required!
  • Duration/Ice Time: 1 hour from time of check-in to the end of the trip with 15 minutes on the glacier
  • Tour Times: Daily departures
  • Minimum Age: 4 years
  • Guide to Guest Ratio: 1 guide to 6 guests

Experience the best of both worlds with a Franz Josef Glacier Encounter.

Departing Franz Josef, you will head on a breath-taking helicopter flight over lush rainforest to the upper areas of Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere/Franz Josef Glacier. Take in the views of the Tasman Sea, wild West Coast shoreline and native bush, through to the stunning expanse of the Southern Alps.

Spend time on one of the most remarkable glaciers in the world, a stunning natural landscape thousands of years in the making. The perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with this iconic destination, learn about this exceptional natural phenomena, and take home some memories that will last a lifetime.

You’ll fly up and around historical Almer Hut then continue towards the Franz Josef Neve and Centennial Hut before landing on the icefall at around 1300m. Here you will disembark onto the glacier for some incredible photo opportunities and stories of the region from your experienced guide.

With exclusive landing access to Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere/Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier Guides are the only ones who can get you on to the Glacier for this once in a lifetime experience.

For more info and answers to your FAQs visit the Franz Josef Glacier Guides Website

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From :

NZ$ 595