Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our Pilots Choice flight you'll s...

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Fox Glacier
• Tasman Glacier

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in., Comfort Seats: Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide, an empty seat can be reserved next to you if you prefer extra space (passengers 120KG & over when weighed at check in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat - these are half the RRP of your flight).

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

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the South Island on a private day tour from Christchurch to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo. Travel through the Canterbury Plains with a stop at Fairlie Bakehouse for a quick breakfast or coffee. Visit the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo a...

• Fairlie Bakehouse
• Lake Tekapo
• Lake Pukaki
• New Zealand Alpine Lavender Farm
• Tasman Glacier
• Mt. Cook Village

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Let’s explore New Zealand's Tallest Peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook’s Māori Significance, Tasman Glacier – New Zealand's Largest Glacier, Unique Flora and Fauna, Mountaineering History, Icebergs and Ice Caves, Panoramic Helicopter Flights, Photographer’s Paradise, b...

• Kawarau Suspension Bridge
• Lindis Pass
• High Country Salmon
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
• Hooker Valley Track
• Tasman Glacier
• Lake Pukaki
• Lake Tekapo
• Queenstown

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Enjoying the scenic views between Queenstown and Christchurch and with a fully guided, adventure-filled journey through the breathtaking Southern Alps. Embark on a scenic tour stops at Lindis Pass and Resort town, High Country Salmon, Aoraki/MT.Cook, Tasman G...

• Kawarau Suspension Bridge
• Lindis Pass
• High Country Salmon
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
• Hooker Valley Track
• Tasman Glacier
• Lake Pukaki
• Lake Tekapo
• Christchurch

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the glacier Heli Hike. The experienced guides will take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. The helicopter passes over...

• Tasman Glacier

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Children and weight restrictions apply. Max weight: 150 kg (331 lbs) per traveler., Guides provide safety instructions in English only. Travelers must understand English or be accompanied by a translator.

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

Soar through the sky on this 45-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Enjoy the Breathtaking views from the moment you’re airborne. Experience everything Mt Cook National Park has to offer. Land at the top of the Tasman Glacier (NZ's Largest Glacier) You will enjo...

• Tasman Glacier
• Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite
• Aoraki/Mt. Cook

• Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions, Minimum number of 4 people per flight applies before the flight will operate, Check in closes 45 minutes prior to flight time

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

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Let’s explore New Zealand's Tallest Peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook’s Māori Significance, Tasman Glacier – New Zealand's Largest Glacier, Unique Flora and Fauna, Mountaineering History, Icebergs and Ice Caves, Panoramic Helicopter Flights, Photographer’s Paradise, b...

• Geraldine
• Fairlie
• Lake Tekapo
• Lake Pukaki
• Tasman Glacier
• Hooker Valley Track
• Mt. Cook Village
• Lake Tekapo
• Geraldine
• Christchurch Botanic Gardens

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our Ultimate Discovery flight you...

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Fox Glacier
• Tasman Glacier
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in., Comfort Seats: Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide, an empty seat can be reserved next to you if you prefer extra space (passengers 120KG & over when weighed at check in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat - these are half the RRP of your flight).

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

Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The Mt Cook National Park’s towering mountains, vast glaciers and remote snowfields inspired Sir Edmund Hillary, before his quest of Mt Evere...

• Tasman Glacier
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
• Mackenzie Basin

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures., Please advise preferred flight time at time of booking

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

Our premier flight over the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier lake before flying the length of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier. Experience what it feels like to stand in snow amongst the mountains as...

• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
• Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
• Tasman Glacier
• Fox Glacier
• Franz Josef Glacier

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures., Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund, Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and are under 15kgs

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