Fox Glacier Snow Landing, 30 Minutes

Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins - departs Fox Glacier)

★ 4.6 21 reviews

from $271.15 per person

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Duration: 30 minutes
Meeting point: Main Road, Fox Glacier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: HeliServices.NZ Fox & Franz

Overview

The trip runs about 30 minutes door to door, and the headline moment is a snow landing, where the helicopter sets down on the snow so passengers can step out and stand on it. One reviewer described it as the best family experience they have had, with a nervous flyer ending up completely at ease.

Everything starts and finishes at the HeliServicesNZ base in the Fox Guides Building on Main Road. You check in, get a pre-flight safety briefing, then climb aboard with the pilot for the flight. The activity ends back at the same building where it began.

It suits travellers who want glacier scenery and a snow landing without committing to a half-day or full-day tour. Families fit well here, since children can fly as long as an adult accompanies them and infants sit on laps. Wheelchair users and pushchairs can be accommodated, and the base sits near public transport, which helps if you are staying locally without a car.

From$271.15 per person

Duration30 minutes

Rating4.6 from 21 reviews

What's Included

Included

Pre-flight safety briefing

Not Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase) when conditions allow
Entry to Franz Josef Cinema to view westland wonderland 40 minute South West New Zealand spectacular
Fuel surcharge (NZ$20.00 per person)

Run byHeliServices.NZ Fox & Franz

Itinerary

Check in at Fox GlacierMeet at the Fox Guides Building, 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier. This is both the start and end point of the experience.
Safety briefingA pre-flight safety briefing is included before boarding. Reviewers have praised the briefing staff as professional and reassuring.
HeliServicesNZ Fox & FranzThe flight experience itself, with the operator asking you to allow about 30 minutes in total. The overall duration stated for this product is 30 minutes.
Snow landingThe helicopter lands on the snow so you can step out. The flight includes a snow landing, weather permitting.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the Fox Guides Building on Main Road.

Snow Landing: Weather permitting

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan this flight well, from fuel surcharges to how weather affects the day.

Where this tour sits among the 5 per person flights in Fox Glacier Flights To Mount Cook (from-price per person, USD)

Fox Glacier Snow Landing, 30 Minutes (this tour)$271.15
Fox Glacier Flight, Snow Landing$291.78
Fox Glacier Return Flight, 35 Minutes$291.78
Helicopter Line Mountain Scenic, 40 Min$409.68
Spectacular From Fox Glacier$409.68

Budget for extras. A fuel surcharge of NZ$20.00 per person applies and is not in the ticket price. Souvenir photos can be bought when conditions allow, and entry to the Franz Josef Cinema is also excluded if you want that add-on.
Weather matters. This experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you will be offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your schedule.
Nervous flyers. One reviewer was anxious about helicopters before the flight and reported never feeling nervous once it started, crediting the briefing and the pilot. If flying worries you, the short 30-minute duration works in your favour.
Bring the family. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult, and infants sit on laps. One reviewer called it a best family experience, with several family members touching snow for the first time.
Getting there. The meeting point is 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier, in the Fox Guides Building. It sits near public transportation, and the tour ends back at the same spot.
Accessibility. The experience is wheelchair accessible, including surfaces, and pushchairs are allowed. If you have specific mobility needs it is still worth confirming details on the booking page before you pay.

From$271.15 per person

Rating4.6 from 21 reviews

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Common issues. Cancellations are a real possibility. Minimum numbers apply, so the operator can cancel after confirmation if not enough passengers book, in which case you get an alternative or a refund. Weather is the other wildcard, since the flight only runs in good conditions. Budget for the NZ$20.00 per person fuel surcharge, and remember that souvenir photos and cinema entry cost extra. Participation is also ruled out for anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The flight itself and a pre-flight safety briefing are included. A NZ$20.00 per person fuel surcharge is not included, and neither are souvenir photos (available to purchase when conditions allow) nor entry to the Franz Josef Cinema.

Where Does The Tour Start?

It departs from the Fox Guides Building at 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand. The experience ends back at the same meeting point, which is near public transportation.

How Long Does It Take?

The duration for this product is 30 minutes, and the tour title asks you to allow 30 minutes. Note that the itinerary shows the HeliServicesNZ stage at 1 hour, so it is worth checking the live booking page for the schedule on your date.

Is It Suitable For Children And Infants?

Yes, children can take part but must be accompanied by an adult. Infants must sit on laps. Pushchairs are also permitted.

Can Wheelchair Users Take This Tour?

The experience is wheelchair accessible and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Given the nature of helicopter flights, confirming specific requirements with the operator via the booking page is sensible.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for weather, or because minimum passenger numbers are not met, you are offered an alternative date or a full refund.