New Zealand Helicopter Tours: The 15 Best Flights

Franz Josef Glacier: Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

1.Franz Josef Glacier: Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 619 reviews · 25 min · from $230Our pick

Review of the 25-minute Franz Josef Glacier helicopter flight, alpine landing, price, weather risks, seating, and practical booking tips.

“What an excellent trip, the weather turned out perfect so Mike our great pilot was able to do the landing on the glacier. Communication was great from staff regarding weather and flight changes/reschedule. Exhilarating experience well worth every dollar. If you’re in the area I say DO IT 🎉”

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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

2.Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 618 reviews · from $506

Review the Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike, with helicopter views, a guided ice walk, gear details, fitness advice, weather risks, and value tips.

“…. With our guide Maya! Not too hard, a superhike in Winterwonderland. The helicopters is great and feels supersafe.”

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Heli Hike Fox Glacier

3.Heli Hike Fox Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 563 reviews · from $477Top rated

Review of Fox Glacier’s heli hike, with helicopter flights, up to three hours on the ice, gear details, price, tips, and weather advice.

“Our guide was excellent, explaining everything enthusiastically. I loved the hike—it wasn't too difficult and was truly a great experience. My friend which 63 years old also made it throughout the journey. When flying in the helicopter and looking down at the people waiting at the starting point, we humans appeared as small as peanuts compared to the glacier. Other guides were present to create and maintain our walking path, as the previous day's rain could cause the trail to change periodically. Shoes, socks, jacket, pants, glove and bags is provided. Recommend not to bring too much things with you. We were busy enjoying the views and taking pictures.”

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Franz Josef: 35min Helicopter Trip over Two Glaciers

4.35min Helicopter Trip over Two Glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 451 reviews · 35 min · from $289

Review of Franz Josef’s 35-minute helicopter flight over two glaciers, with Southern Alps views, a snow landing, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Although we couldn't land on the glacier due to weather conditions, flying above it with Marc the pilot, who shared lots of information, was an exciting and thrilling adventure. Thanks to smooth and clear communication, the team made this uncertain situation much nicer. This is definitely the place to book your trip!”

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Mount Cook: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

5.Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 25 min · from $226Best value

Review of Mount Cook’s 25-minute helicopter flight, alpine landing, glacier views, practical tips, pricing, weather limits, and who should book.

“A really top experience, can’t recommend enough. Our pilot (Simon) made it what it was, a good laugh and lots of information. If you are unsure what helicopter excursion to do, DO THIS ONE. Cannot fault, what a trip.”

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Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

6.Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 342 reviews · 35 min · from $289

Fly above Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, land on the snow, and see the Southern Alps on this weather-dependent 35-minute helicopter trip.

“We struck a perfect weather day, which made the experience more exceptional. The time spent on the Franz Josef Glacier was such a treat. Jay our Pilot was engaging informative, and so accommodating and the staff and crew were first class.”

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Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer

7.2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 322 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $475

Review of Franz Josef’s $475 heli-hike, with glacier caves, helicopter views, fitness needs, weather tips, gear, and honest value advice.

“Bucket list experience Smooth helicopter ride Stunning and ever changing glacier hike, our guide was professional with lots of knowledge”

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Fox Glacier: Up to 3 Hours Hike with Helicopter Transfer

8.Up to 3 Hours Hike with Helicopter Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 309 reviews · 4 hours · from $448

Review of Fox Glacier’s four-hour heli-hike, with a three-hour ice walk, caves, expert guides, gear, weather tips, and value advice.

“Billy, our guide was exceptional, had outstanding knowlegde about the glacier. Overall, this is a must do in Fox Glacier.”

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Queenstown: Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Tour & Alpine Landing

9.Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Tour & Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · 25 min · from $230

Review of Queenstown’s 25-minute helicopter tour with alpine landing, mountain views, hotel transfers, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“It was wonderful, breathtaking and our pilot was very experienced and ensure our safety from the very beginning.”

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Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight

10.Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 271 reviews · 45 min · from $328

Review of Mount Cook’s 45-minute ski plane and helicopter flight, including the Tasman Glacier landing, scenery, weather, price, and practical tips.

“A unique experience, that was just amazing. The weather was great, which helped, but just an amazing time.”

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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

11.3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $537

Walk on New Zealand’s Tasman Glacier, explore blue ice caves, and fly beneath Aoraki/Mount Cook on this small-group heli-hike.

“Absolutely fantastic activity! Would recommend it to everyone as a must do in Mount Cook. The pilots were fantastic and our guide, Hunter, was awesome and experienced! It was very cool to walk on the glacier and explore an ice cave.”

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Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

12.3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $564

Review of the 3-hour Mount Cook heli hike, including glacier walking, helicopter views, price, weather limits, and practical tips.

“It was a phenomenal experience. Our guide, Scott, added so much to the experience. He had scouted the area and had interesting and safe ice caves that we could explore, he explained what we were seeing on the glacier, and he was a great photographer as well!! The helicopter trip was another highlight; the views of the surrounding peaks was wonderful.”

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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

13.Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $238

Review of Franz Josef’s 25-minute glacier helicopter flight, alpine landing, seasonal snow, pilot service, price, and practical booking tips.

“I love it! 30 min check in time with information and then we drove to the area of helicopters. We been lucky to get landing after us people could not due bad conditions.”

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