NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular winter activities tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Fly over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers in New Zealand, with a snow landing and pilot commentary on a 35-minute helicopter ride.
“We were lucky to have a great day for the helicopter ride which I’m sure makes all the difference.”
Fly 35 minutes over Franz Josef and Fox or Tasman Glacier, with a glacier snow landing for photos on a small-group helicopter tour.
“Unfortunately, due to bad weather, our original time/date could not be fulfilled. The tour operator, in particular Meg and Katie were excellent in trying to find us an alternative flight time but sadly the weather gods were not playing ball and we ended up having to cancel. Such a shame as this was to be…”
Take a 25-minute helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a snow landing for up-close ice views, photos, and wow-factor.
“I couldn’t not recommend this trip anymore. Our pilot Richard was so friendly, helpful and informative.”
Twin Glacier helicopter from Franz Josef with panoramic views, snow landing on the ice top, and Fox Glacier flyover.
“Hands down THE most amazing thing I’ve done. To be standing on a glacier..wow! The pilot was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgable.”
Queenstown Ice Bar in South Island, NZ: hand-carved ice sculptures, warm winter gear, and a cocktail or mocktail in an ice glass—about 1 hour.
“It was a unique experience being in an all-ice surroundings, being served delicious alcoholic drinks. Our bartender was the best.”
See Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers from the air plus a snow landing when conditions allow on a small-group helicopter flight.
“This was an exceptional experience and I would highly recommend. The pilot we had gave a great commentary of the landscape. Must do!!”
Fly over Fox Glacier in a small group, then land on snow for photos and big Southern Alps views, guided by your pilot.
“The pilot was friendly and very professional. Loved this trip and felt safe at all times”
A 20-minute helicopter ride over Franz Josef Glacier with a real snow landing, Southern Alps views, and pilot commentary via headsets.
“We loved the whole experience. It was fantastic being able to land on the glacier and walk around. An unforgettable experience.”
Take a 25-minute Fox Glacier helicopter flight with a snow landing, live pilot commentary, and great photo chances over New Zealand’s West Coast.
“It was very informative. Our guide, Charlie, worked extremely hard to dig a safe path for us to walk on the ice. We had excellent weather and enjoyed a very full three hours on the glacier. As this tour is weather-dependent, the conditions oRead more”
Twin Glacier helicopter tour from Franz Josef or Fox with a snow landing, 30-minute flights, and huge aerial glacier views on NZ’s West Coast.
“Don’t bring bags or selfie sticks; you’ll have to leave these at the office otherwise. Brilliant value for money. Excellent staff with great sense of humour. Gave us Aussies heaps of lip, deserved it all. The lady chopper pilot pulled out all the tricks to Fox and Franz Joseph Glaciers. What a wonderful experience.”
Helicopter over Franz Josef Glacier with a short snow landing. Flexible times, expert commentary, and stunning crevasse views near Franz Josef.
“The experience was amazing. The pilot was informative throughout the journey as well as the ground staff.”
Fly above Franz Josef Glacier in 20 minutes, then land on snow for up-close views of ice falls, crevasses, and panoramic ice fields.
A short Queenstown helicopter flight with an alpine snow landing above town for major photo ops, cozy winter fun, and live pilot commentary.
“Best part of the trip. Superb professionalism and safety. Fun to the supreme. A must do while in Queenstown. See sights that you can only imagine.”
One-hour helicopter from Franz Josef seeing Mt Cook, four glaciers and two 10-min snow landings, plus a Shackleton Glacier stop.
“Awesome, pilot Mike had to adapt the flight as the cloud base was coming in over Mt Cook, but still the flight was awe inspiring, so surreal everything seemed to slow down, felt like you could reach out and touch the mountains. Snow landings are magical. Best adrenaline feeling every , Wife still can't believe…”
Small-group helicopter over Fox Glacier with a rare snow landing and Southern Alps views, including Aoraki Mt Cook from above.
“This was on my husbands bucket list and he just loved it.”
