Experiences that go further
Soar high above the Southern Alps, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier with Vantage Helicopters.
Based in the township of Franz Josef, on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Vantage Helicopters offer three amazing scenic flights that take you close to the awe-inspiring glaciers, magnificent mountains of the Southern Alps(Ka Tiritiri o te Moana) and the evergreen rainforest.
All Franz Josef Glacier(Ka Roimata-a-Hinehukatere) and Fox Glacier(Te Moeka-o-Tuawe) scenic flights include the opportunity to land on snow!
Panoramic views of these famous glaciers are complemented by sights of the Southern Alps, Aoraki Mount Cook, the Tasman Sea and much more.
Franz Josef Scenic Flight
Your scenic flight journey starts at our base in Franz Josef township. Fly over pristine rainforest and into the valley that is home to Franz Josef Glacier (Ka Roimata-a-Hinehukatere).
Adult
Duration
Landing
$280
25 minutes
Snow landing (10 minutes)
Twin Glaciers
Starting from our base in Franz Josef township, fly over the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier (Ka Roimata-a-Hinehukatere) and further on to the Fox Glacier(Te Moeka-o-Tuawe).
Adult
Duration
Landing
$380
35 minutes
Snow landing (10 minutes)
Twin Glaciers Plus Aoraki Mount Cook
This is the ultimate scenic flight journey featuring New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook and the second highest, Mt Tasman.
Adult
Duration
Landing
$480
45 minutes
Snow Landing (10 minutes)