Glacier Helicopters
Glacier Helicopters
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Glacier Helicopters offers a range of scenic helicopter flights from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. Charter flights are available and can vary from 20 minutes to several hours duration. Flights depart from Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Our flights encompass the Mount Cook National Park, and both Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Glacier landings are our specialty. Our helicopter flights allow people with limited time to “get away from it all” and experience area of New Zealand’s wilderness renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.
Franz Josef, New Zealand

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CarolynS
Budleigh Salterton, UK14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Incredible flight. Excellent service and efficiently run.Loved the whole experience. We were given an earlier flight option as the weather was changing so we appreciated the call.
Written 27 February 2024
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Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. How lucky to have gotten to see the glacier before the weather came in. We're thrilled to be your best NZ experience. We thank you for joining us and appreciate your support. Best wishes, Glacier Helicopters
Written 17 March 2024
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seonagmacrae
Vancouver, Canada32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
An absolutely must do. You need to be flexible as the weather changes constantly. We were booked at 1 pm but had to rebook for 2:30. The company does its best to get you up on the helicopter. The experience is amazing, so cool to be up in the alpine and the landing was magic. You just need to do this.
Written 8 February 2024
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Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5- star review. We appreciate your understanding with the unpredictable weather in the West Coast region. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with our team and thank you for joining us. Best wishes, Glacier Helicopters
Written 20 February 2024
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wattsup70
Seattle, WA142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is amazing. The helicopter ride and views are spectacular and we also could get out and walk around on one of the glaciers.
Written 4 February 2024
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Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. It is amazing to be able to walk around on the West Coast glaciers. Thanks so much for joining us. We appreciate your support.
Written 7 February 2024
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Steve Holmes
York, UK22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
From start to finish, an absolutely amazing experience. The staff in the office so bubbly and personable, the pilot ‘Pete’ so knowledgeable and most importantly, a great pilot, and the flight, glacier landing and return was magnificent. An absolute must if visiting this stunning part of the world.
Written 29 January 2024
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Kia Ora Steve, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. It's important to us that you enjoy not only your flight but the entire experience with our team as well. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Thank you for joining us.
Written 1 February 2024
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Gregory B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A great experience with
Glacier Helicopters from the office, the loading, the pilot and on to the flight. Beautiful flight up and onto the glacier. Thoroughly recommended.
Written 18 January 2024
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Kia Ora Gregory, Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience. We appreciate your recommendation and thank you for joining us.
Written 1 February 2024
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John W
Nelson, New Zealand18 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Great views and definitely worth doing but total flying time 11 minutes from take off to landing (0927 to 0938).

They confirmed the flight at 0800 but only after check in, weighing you and giving you wrist tags did they say it's not a 40 minutes flight but a 20 minute one with no landing. It then turned out to be 8 minutes something or other and 12 minutes actusl flight. They tell you this at the helicopter. I appreciate weather changes but even at a 'reduced rate' of NZ 290 each I feel short changed. Especially as it wasn't even 12 minutes. If I was on my own I'd have refused to pay as the service was not as described but with a family sometimes its best just to move on.

They seemingly cannot fly through cloud which of course is fair enough so on a poor day I'd cancel and try again later. To be fair the woman at check in said this to some later customers. I suspect the staff are encouraged to get the punters to fly whatever.

Pilot was great.

I would ask them exactly the route to be taken and actual flying time. As long as you know this it should be fine.
Written 11 January 2024
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Kia Ora SoJoWo, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Safety is our number one priority. We receive weather calls every 30 minutes at check in to allow us to be give our guests the most up to date weather information. The weather is unpredictable and can change fast here on the West Coast. We pride ourselves on safety and comfort for our clients. We sincerely apologise for the disappointment caused. We are glad you enjoyed your experience with our pilot. Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Glacier Helicopters
Written 7 February 2024
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STCGeorge
Wigan, UK69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The staff were very approachable, and made us feel very comfortable and confident. The pre flight briefing was excellent, but not stuffy. We had a delay due to low cloud, and the flight had to be cut short due to the weather conditions, but the staff were quite happy to refund the difference. The pilot was great. We had a wonderful experience flying over, then landing on the glacier. An experience not to be missed.
Written 11 January 2024
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Kia Ora Steve, Thank you for your 5-star review and sharing your experience. The views above the West Coast are spectacular. We love being able to share them with our guests. We appreciate your understanding with the changing of flights due to weather. We thank you for joining us.
Written 1 February 2024
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Paul Hartog
Hamilton, New Zealand26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
There are no words to describe this experience! If you are lucky enough to land on the glacier you will share an experience that is out of this world. Thanks to Tim the pilot for his expertise and friendliness. Real value for money and a must do!! Thanks guys 😊😊👍👍❤️❤️🇳🇿🇳🇿
Written 10 January 2024
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Kia Ora Paul, Thank you for taking the time to leave us and Tim such a great review. Being able to land on a glacier is truly spectacular. We appreciate your recommendation and thank you for joining us.
Written 1 February 2024
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Simon H
Perth, Australia12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Disappointing weather prevented our trip but the staff were super helpful.

definitely book with these guys if you are in the area.
Written 9 January 2024
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Kia Ora Simon, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review even though you weren't able to fly with us. We'll be sure to pass along your wonderful feedback to our team. We hope to see you again on the West Coast soon. Best wishes, Glacier Helicopters
Written 1 February 2024
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1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Excellent experience, staff s friendly and efficient. Our pilot was Tim, confident and nicely pointed out the main sights. Thank you. This was the highlight of our trip in the glacier country.
Written 22 December 2023
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Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad you enjoyed your flight with Tim and our crew. We're thrilled to be the highlight of your trip on the West Coast. Thanks heaps for joining us. Kind regards, Glacier Helicopters
Written 26 December 2023
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