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Fox Franz Heliservices Limited

Franz Josef · Alpine Adventure Centre, 29 Main Road, Franz Josef; Fox Guides Building, 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier; cnr Marks Rd & SH6, Haast

HeliServices.NZ is a locally owned helicopter operator on the South Island's West Coast, flying from three bases at Franz Josef, Fox Glacier and Haast. The company holds CAA AOC 88797, operates a fleet of turbine helicopters seating four to six passengers, and is the only locally owned operator licensed to land at designated sites inside Westland Tai Poutini National Park.

Most work is scenic flying over the glaciers, alpine ranges, waterfalls and West Coast coastline, with snow landings available year-round and trips extending to Milford Sound and Aoraki/Mt Cook. Charter work covers hunting drop-offs, fishing trips, weddings, corporate flights and filming, with remote departure points across the region.

Services

Scenic flightsHunting drop-offsHeli-fishingWedding flightsCharterFilming / photography

Pricing

POA — contact operator for a quote (a NZ$20 per passenger fuel surcharge currently applies)

Pricing is indicative. Confirm with the operator before booking.

Activities

AirstripsHeli-hikingHelicopter Landings

DOC concessions

Active permits to operate on public conservation land.

  • 117743-AIR Helicopter Landings (Aoraki Mt Cook (ESI); Geraldine (ESI); North Canterbury (ESI); Twizel (ESI); Nelson Lakes (NSI); Central Otago (SSI); Buller (WSI); Greymouth (WSI); Hokitika (WSI); South Westland (WSI))
  • 39381-AIR Airstrips, Helicopter Landings, Heli-hiking (Hokitika (WSI); South Westland (WSI))
  • 63858-AIR Helicopter Landings (North Canterbury (ESI))
  • 97824-AIR Helicopter Landings (South Westland (WSI))
  • PAC-14-06-451-32 Airstrips, Helicopter Landings (Te Anau (SSI))

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