Glacier Helicopters Limited
Franz Josef · Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, West Coast
Glacier Helicopters is a New Zealand owned and operated scenic operator with bases at Franz Josef and Fox Glacier on the South Island's West Coast. The company holds DOC approval and Qualmark Gold accreditation, and flies across three major regions — Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Aoraki/Mt Cook.
The core product is scenic helicopter flights with snow landings on Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, Mt Cook flybys, twin-glacier tours and longer alpine routes. They also run the Heli Hike Franz Josef product, private charters and commercial work, with gift vouchers available.
Services
Pricing
Snow Landing from NZ$385; Fox Glacier to Mt Cook NZ$485; Twin Glacier NZ$485; Mt Cook Spectacular NZ$655; Heli Hike Franz Josef NZ$795
Pricing is indicative. Confirm with the operator before booking.
Activities
DOC concessions
Active permits to operate on public conservation land.
- 45681-AIR — Helicopter Landings (South Westland (WSI))
- 68203-AIR — Helicopter Landings (North Canterbury (ESI); Golden Bay (NSI); Motueka (NSI); Nelson Lakes (NSI); South Marlborough (NSI); Central Otago (SSI); Te Anau (SSI); Wakatipu (SSI); Buller (WSI); Greymouth (WSI); Hokitika (WSI); South Westland (WSI))
- PAC-14-06-451-14 — Airstrips, Helicopter Landings (Te Anau (SSI))
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