Mountain Helicopters

Mountain Helicopters

64 Rankers Reviews

19 Face-to-Face

4 Scenic Flights

1 Helicopter Flights

3 Fox Glacier

Maps

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Mountain Helicopters

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandWest CoastFox Glacier

Categories

  • Activity__scenic_flightsScenic Flights
  • Activity__helicopter_flightsHelicopter Flights

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Coordinates

-43.464881

170.017591

Latitude
-43.464881
Longitude
170.017591

Reviews

    • The best experience in New Zealand so far!!
    • THE MOST IMPRESSIVE VIEW YOU CAN GET !
    • Mountain Helicopters are an impressive outfit.
    • Best Xmass present ever!!!
    • The best experience of my life.
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  • 5.0/5

    Mountain Helicopters, such a fantastic experience.

    Theresa in the office is super friendly and helpful. They are realistic about when you can fly. And they were adaptable to weather conditions so you get the best tour. Michael the pilot is brilliant at talking you through the ride and what you are seeing. First time I’d been in a helicopter, so small 4 seater bubble helicopter was a bit of a shock. But honestly the BEST experience! Flew over Fox Glacier and up to Mount Tasmin and Mount Cook. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

    Reviewed 9 months ago

    Neil & Jan's avatar

    Neil & Jan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Best Fox and Franz Joseph helicopter flight.

    See Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, glaciers galore and breathtaking views. Call ahead and let the team recommended a time to fly. They are experts and know the region. So glad we took the 40 minute premium flight with snow landing to stand atop the southern alps, cruise over the glaciers and take time to view the amazing mountain ranges. Thanks to our pilot, Michael for safe passage and great commentary. Thanks to Therese for planning our day and recommending the whitebait fritters. Family business and their genuine care, attention to detail and professionalism made our flight an experience of a lifetime. Value for money. Already recommended to my sister. Look no further than the Mountain Helicopters Team.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Julia T's avatar

    Julia T

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Michael & his team were extremely helpful....

    the ride in the helicopter was amazing and would recommend this company to anyone in Fox Glacier... definitely no 1 choice if looking for helicopter ride

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

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    Gary Nicholls

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The best experience of my life.

    So stunning. Evening flight from Fox on the West Coast up over Franz Joseph Glacier, a stop off at Tasman Glacier (a once in a lifetime experience, on top of the world) then over Fox Glacier all with the sun setting over the Tasman sea. The pilot Michael was sensational. So professional - smooth flight and great commentary. 100% recommend!

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Felicity Buckham's avatar

    Felicity Buckham

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We had an awesome flight over Mt Cook and Franz Joseph glacier.

    Truly an experience that is priceless! It was a pleasure to deal with Mountain Helicopters and their professional service comes highly recommended.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    Pretorius Family's avatar

    Pretorius Family

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The best experience in New Zealand so far!!

    Best way to see the glaciers, the wife and I could not stop smiling the whole time, we would come back to NZ just do this again. The pilot went the extra mile to make sure we were happy, his customer service was second to none! Thanks mate!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Bruce Phillips's avatar

    Bruce Phillips

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Just had a 10 minute flight to the glacier and i have to say only one word: Epic!!

    Go there,highly recommended!!!!

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    GERMANY
    Philipp Kulik's avatar

    Philipp Kulik

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Awesome, great views, worth it.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    GERMANY
    Lena's avatar

    Lena

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was by far the highlight of our trip to New Zealand!

    It was absolutely incredible! My wife and I were driving through the South Island in a camper van without any real agenda. We saw signs in Franz Josef for scenic helicopter rides and glacier landings and decided to check it out. James at the kiosk was very friendly and helpful. We decided to do the best (and most expensive) option they offered, which included both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, a flight around Mt Cook, and a glacier landing! Unfortunately, rain and weather rolled in, preventing us from flying over to Mt Cook. This was somewhat disappointing to us, although the flight was amazing, and Nathan the pilot was very personal and informative. We decided to ask if there was any chance of a refund, due to the fact that we were unable to see Mt Cook. We spoke to Therese on the phone, who was very understanding, and asked if we would come to their main office in Fox. We met Therese who gave us the option of a partial refund, or another flight, with no guarantee of seeing cook. We opted to take another flight and chance seeing Cook. As we waited in the office, they let us charge our phones and camera, and Ella the receptionist gave us tons of tips and suggestions for the rest of our trip. Finally, we boarded our second flight, which was unbelievably breathtaking! The sun was beginning to go down, making the views absolutely epic! And the weather had cleared enough for us to have spectacular views of the mountains, glaciers, and even a glimpse of Mt Cook among the clouds! It was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives! We can't recommend enough that you book a flight with Mountain Helicopters! Great experience and wonderful people and customer service!

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Nate Smith's avatar

    Nate Smith

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Astounding!!

    We(my wife & I) flew with Michael in a Squirrel Helicopter from Fox Glacier, climbed over the Franz Josef then dropped into the Tasman Glacier where we landed for a walk around and some pictures with the helicopter and selfies with Mt Cook.

    We then flew down the Tasman Glacier for a closer look at Mt Cook before flying down the Fox Glacier back to where we started.

    Amazing views all the way. There had been a light dusting of snow at high altitude the night before our flight and Michael explained the fresh snow crystals enhanced the view!!

    A fourty minute flight on the brochure but we were away longer.

    Thank You to the crew at Mountain Helicopters for a superb scenic tour.

    We had to wait around for an hour or so for another couple to join before our flight could proceed but we that was time well spent as it turned out.

    Thanks Again

    I highly recommend this operator and flight option..

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    NEW ZEALAND
    John Jones's avatar

    John Jones

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Mountain Helicopters, such a fantastic experience.

    Theresa in the office is super friendly and helpful. They are realistic about when you can fly. And they were adaptable to weather conditions so you get the best tour. Michael the pilot is brilliant at talking you through the ride and what you are seeing. First time I’d been in a helicopter, so small 4 seater bubble helicopter was a bit of a shock. But honestly the BEST experience! Flew over Fox Glacier and up to Mount Tasmin and Mount Cook. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

    Reviewed 9 months ago

    Neil & Jan's avatar

    Neil & Jan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Best Fox and Franz Joseph helicopter flight.

    See Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, glaciers galore and breathtaking views. Call ahead and let the team recommended a time to fly. They are experts and know the region. So glad we took the 40 minute premium flight with snow landing to stand atop the southern alps, cruise over the glaciers and take time to view the amazing mountain ranges. Thanks to our pilot, Michael for safe passage and great commentary. Thanks to Therese for planning our day and recommending the whitebait fritters. Family business and their genuine care, attention to detail and professionalism made our flight an experience of a lifetime. Value for money. Already recommended to my sister. Look no further than the Mountain Helicopters Team.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Julia T's avatar

    Julia T

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Michael & his team were extremely helpful....

    the ride in the helicopter was amazing and would recommend this company to anyone in Fox Glacier... definitely no 1 choice if looking for helicopter ride

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    Gary Nicholls's avatar

    Gary Nicholls

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The best experience of my life.

    So stunning. Evening flight from Fox on the West Coast up over Franz Joseph Glacier, a stop off at Tasman Glacier (a once in a lifetime experience, on top of the world) then over Fox Glacier all with the sun setting over the Tasman sea. The pilot Michael was sensational. So professional - smooth flight and great commentary. 100% recommend!

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Felicity Buckham's avatar

    Felicity Buckham

    Customer

  • 1.0/5

    We paid for the 20 minute ride last week with ‘Mountain Helicopters’ at $229 per person.

    We were very uncertain whether paying an extra $330 for another 10 minutes would be worth it and unfortunately it wasn’t. We wish we had of just paid $119 pp for 10 minutes...

    We regret spending the extra $$$$ very much. The girl at front desk was lovely and the pilots wife was lovely but it went downhill from there.

    As we approached the helicopter we were all thinking the same thing..’please don’t let that be the helicopter we are going up in’ as it looked like something off the Ark.

    Needless to say it was the one we went up in....

    It was lovely seeing the glaciers but certainly wasn’t as amazing as we thought it would be. We got just as nice a view from the snow fields we were at the day before. The pilot hardly spoke to us and seemed very rushed/preoccupied. The flight wasn’t the full time (we know it was cut short by 4 minutes as 2 of us timed it) and there was hardly any commentary at all. My husband remarked to me when we landed ‘weren’t we suppose to see more than that?? I know 4 minutes to lose doesn’t seem like much but it is over only 20 minutes.

    Once back at the hanger we were left in the chopper whilst it cooled down and we watched the pilot racing around pulling another chopper out of the hanger and filling it up with fuel and then off he went. When we asked his wife about it she said he was going to pick up hikers. That explained why he seemed in a rush the whole flight and seemed preoccupied. We mentioned to her the flight was cut short and she said ‘only by a minute’. We will have to agree to disagree on that one!!!

    If I had my time again I would have only booked the 10 minute flight and I would have asked to see the helicopter prior to booking as the one on their advertising material isn’t the same archaic machine we went up in.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Tina Laughton's avatar

    Tina Laughton

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We had an awesome flight over Mt Cook and Franz Joseph glacier.

    Truly an experience that is priceless! It was a pleasure to deal with Mountain Helicopters and their professional service comes highly recommended.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    Pretorius Family's avatar

    Pretorius Family

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Just had a 10 minute flight to the glacier and i have to say only one word: Epic!!

    Go there,highly recommended!!!!

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    GERMANY
    Philipp Kulik's avatar

    Philipp Kulik

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The best experience in New Zealand so far!!

    Best way to see the glaciers, the wife and I could not stop smiling the whole time, we would come back to NZ just do this again. The pilot went the extra mile to make sure we were happy, his customer service was second to none! Thanks mate!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Bruce Phillips's avatar

    Bruce Phillips

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Awesome, great views, worth it.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    GERMANY
    Lena's avatar

    Lena

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was by far the highlight of our trip to New Zealand!

    It was absolutely incredible! My wife and I were driving through the South Island in a camper van without any real agenda. We saw signs in Franz Josef for scenic helicopter rides and glacier landings and decided to check it out. James at the kiosk was very friendly and helpful. We decided to do the best (and most expensive) option they offered, which included both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, a flight around Mt Cook, and a glacier landing! Unfortunately, rain and weather rolled in, preventing us from flying over to Mt Cook. This was somewhat disappointing to us, although the flight was amazing, and Nathan the pilot was very personal and informative. We decided to ask if there was any chance of a refund, due to the fact that we were unable to see Mt Cook. We spoke to Therese on the phone, who was very understanding, and asked if we would come to their main office in Fox. We met Therese who gave us the option of a partial refund, or another flight, with no guarantee of seeing cook. We opted to take another flight and chance seeing Cook. As we waited in the office, they let us charge our phones and camera, and Ella the receptionist gave us tons of tips and suggestions for the rest of our trip. Finally, we boarded our second flight, which was unbelievably breathtaking! The sun was beginning to go down, making the views absolutely epic! And the weather had cleared enough for us to have spectacular views of the mountains, glaciers, and even a glimpse of Mt Cook among the clouds! It was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives! We can't recommend enough that you book a flight with Mountain Helicopters! Great experience and wonderful people and customer service!

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Nate Smith's avatar

    Nate Smith

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Astounding!!

    We(my wife & I) flew with Michael in a Squirrel Helicopter from Fox Glacier, climbed over the Franz Josef then dropped into the Tasman Glacier where we landed for a walk around and some pictures with the helicopter and selfies with Mt Cook.

    We then flew down the Tasman Glacier for a closer look at Mt Cook before flying down the Fox Glacier back to where we started.

    Amazing views all the way. There had been a light dusting of snow at high altitude the night before our flight and Michael explained the fresh snow crystals enhanced the view!!

    A fourty minute flight on the brochure but we were away longer.

    Thank You to the crew at Mountain Helicopters for a superb scenic tour.

    We had to wait around for an hour or so for another couple to join before our flight could proceed but we that was time well spent as it turned out.

    Thanks Again

    I highly recommend this operator and flight option..

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    NEW ZEALAND
    John Jones's avatar

    John Jones

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    How do I even begin to tell you how simply AMAZING this company are?

    This once in a lifetime trip encompasses the best New Zealand has to offer; from the staff, who truly are the embodiment of Kiwi hospitality, to the absolutely breathtaking views... it was, without a shadow of a doubt, the best day I spent on my tour of New Zealand! Easily the best value for money and an incredible bonus to land on the glacier and have photos taken (free of charge) with such an insane backdrop. These guys are so on point when it comes to customer service and that's purely because of their genuine enthusiasm and passion for what they do. The landscape made this an experience; the company made it a memory. Thank you so much for an unforgettable day!

    Reviewed about 9 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Natasha Walker's avatar

    Natasha Walker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    You need a higher score than ten for this one, we did the 40min flight with Nathan and it is without doubt the best thing we have ever done - brilliant, scenic, breath taking and value for money.

    Commentary was excellent, snow landing wonderful and Nathan was happy to take photos of all of us to remember this experience. Can't recommend this company, tour, and pilot more highly, didn't just want to take our money, wanted us to have a memory that will last forever even having us delay until the best moment to see everything this area has to offer. Just amazing if you're going to do a helicopter flight choose this company you wont be disappointed.

    Reviewed about 9 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Richard Thompson's avatar

    Richard Thompson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Nathan as pilot.

    Took the 10 minute Fox overflight with

    Simply Stunning

    Great Commentary & Views

    From the top of the Fox we could see

    the Ocean!

    Good Value for $99.00

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Tom Nicol's avatar

    Tom Nicol

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This flight up the fox glacier and on to Mt.

    Cook exceeded all our expectations. The pilot was amazing and very professional, when we come back for our next trip to NZ we must do this again. Well done and we highly recommend you and your team. Regards Ian & Sheila

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    Ian Watson's avatar

    Ian Watson

    Customer