HeliServices.NZ
Fox & Franz / Haast
48 Rankers Reviews
42 Face-to-Face
9 Helicopter Flights
11 Franz Josef Glacier
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FLY OVER THE FRANZ JOSEF OR FOX GLACIER UP TO 6000 FT. AND LAND ON THE SNOW.
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Information
We welcome you to this unique part of New Zealand made up of lush green rainforest, ancient glaciers of ice and picturesque snow covered mountains. The Southern Alps of New Zealand include our two highest peaks Mount Cook and Mount Tasman incorporating our three largest glaciers - the Fox, Franz Josef and mighty Tasman.
We offer a range of scenic helicopter flights from Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, from a 10 minute “Glacier Flight Experience” to an all-inclusive 40 minute “Grand Tour” taking in the 3 largest glaciers and two tallest mountains of New Zealand. Join HeliServices.NZ for the experience of a lifetime.
We also offer deals and packages that can include accommodation as well as other local activities and experiences. See our website deals page for more information. We are easy to find right in the town centres of Franz Josef, Fox Glacier or Haast. View the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman glaciers from our Fox and Franz Josef locations. Take a tour to Milford Sound from our Haast location (in under 45 minutes you can be at Milford Sound when departing from our Haast Base)
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Franz Josef Glacier |
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8.00am to 6.00pm |
Reviews
Showing 8 reviews of 44.
S Weslake
Ranking: 10/10
If you break the price down, it really isn’t expensive. 2 short helicopter rides, a guided 3 hour hike on the ice, with all equipment/safety briefings necessary, and access to the thermal spa after... the glacier won’t be here for ever and I think it’s not bad value for money. It’s not expensive, just a lot of money.
We could not have chosen a better day. Not a single cloud in the sky, baking hot sunshine and the views were just breathtaking. I loved the hike, squeezing between the gaps in the ice and walking though ice-tunnels. Very accessible. So fantastic. And access to the thermal spa later that evening made this day even more memorable. A really perfect way to relax after a day exploring. If you can afford it, I would highly recommend it.
HeliServices.NZ - Fox & Franz / Haast responds:
Thank you S Weslake, United Kingdom for such a great review, I am pleased you had a perfect day and highly recomend. HeliServices.NZ did operate the Helihike/Icexplorer flights with Franz Josef Glacier Guides up to July 2016. Another company has taken over the Helihike since then. We offer scenic flights and snow landings above the Fox and Franz Josef within the Westland (Tai Poutini) National Park. Helicopter charters also available.
Jozef Pinkerton
Ranking: 10/10
A trip highlight. Worth every penny. Guide was very friendly and knowledgable. Views were fantastic!
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Audeme Mechain
Ranking: 10/10
An expensive must do, amazing experience with magic views and fun.
HeliServices.NZ - Fox & Franz / Haast responds:
Hi Audeme Mechain, Thank you for your review. I am pleased you found the heli tour with us an amazing experience with magic views. It certainly is a stunning and magical flight in the glacier region. Thank you for flying with us.
Brenda Oomen
Ranking: 10/10
This was a once in a lifetime experience. We saw Fox Glacier, Mt Tasman and Mt Cook with a clear sky. Lovely, though it was very experience.
HeliServices.NZ - Fox & Franz / Haast responds:
Hi Brenda Oomen, than you so much for your review. I am very happy you were able to see the Fox Glacier and Mt Cook with a clear sky. Very lovely is a good description.
Fabian Rodriguez
Ranking: 10/10
Nice personnel, very professional, excellent chopper trip !!!!!
HeliServices.NZ - Fox & Franz / Haast responds:
Hi Fabian, thank you so much for your kind review of our staff and helicopter tour. I am very pleased you liked it!
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Markus Spitzmueller
Ranking: 10/10
Was just perfect - we had if for free, so normally it is too expensive for us!
HeliServices.NZ - Fox & Franz / Haast responds:
Thank you Marcus for your review and for being our Heli Flight prize winner.
Peer Krumrey
Ranking: 7/10
Staff were friendly and the guide okay. However, the groups were too big so that you end up waiting most of the time. It was also quite a lot of money.
HeliServices.NZ - Fox & Franz / Haast responds:
Hi Peer,
We only offer the scenic flights by helicopter with a pilot. The tours that include a guide on the glacier are with another company? (Helihike? or Ice Explorer?)
Stefanie Menz
Ranking: 6/10
Flight too short, groups should be split into levels - the guides are quite knowledgable.
HeliServices.NZ - Fox & Franz / Haast responds:
Hi Stefanie,
We only offer the scenic flights by helicopter with a pilot. The tours that include a guide on the glacier are with another company? (Helihike? or Ice Explorer?). It must be another company?