Tasman Experience From Franz Josef

Overview

This short helicopter flight out of Franz Josef packs a snow landing into half an hour in the air. It is run by Inflite Franz & Fox Helicopters, and the two inclusions are the scenic flight itself and a landing on a snowfield. The route passes by the Tasman Glacier in the West Coast Region, with about 10 minutes of flight time over this section.

Everything starts and finishes at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef/Waiau, at the front of house or service desk shared with Skydive Franz. From there it is up into the mountains. Weather shapes the exact path, and helicopter duration depends on conditions on the day. One reviewer described a changed flight path that ended at a different landing spot than planned, and still came away calling the scenery beautiful and the flight great, so flexibility is part of the deal.

Most travellers can participate, infants sit on laps, and bookings are capped at 12 travellers. It is not wheelchair accessible, though the meeting point is near public transport. There is a total weight limit of 120 kg per passenger.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Cron StreetCheck in at 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef/Waiau, at the Skydive Franz / INFLITE front of house or service desk.
2. Board the helicopterPassengers board at the meeting point base. Total weight per passenger is capped at 120 kg.
3. Scenic helicopter flightTake off over the West Coast Region toward the glaciers.
4. Tasman Glacier pass byThe route passes by Tasman Glacier, with about 10 minutes of flight time over this section.
5. Snowfield landingThe helicopter touches down on a snowfield so passengers can step out, included as part of the tour.
6. Return flightThe flight makes its way back toward the departure base.
7. End at meeting pointThe activity finishes back at 63 Cron Street.

Snow Landing: Weather permitting

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