Named after Sir William Fox, New Zealand’s Prime Minister from 1869 to 1872, Fox Glacier describes both the glacier and the nearby village.
Like its twin, Franz Josef, the glacier descends from the Southern Alps down into temperate rainforest just 300 metres above sea level. The small town centre offers a good choice of cafes and restaurants.
To have magnificent views of the glacier, you can head towards Lake Matheson, one of the most photographed lakes in New Zealand. On a clear day, it reflects Mount Cook.
Fox Glacier Heliport
Discover the staggering beauty of New Zealand's tallest peaks. Flying over the largest glaciers of Aoraki Mount Cook is an experience you will never forget. The mountain itself is a sky-scraping 3,754 metres tall. We offer you a stunning combination of Aoraki Mount Cook and two world famous glaciers Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers that offers a truly compelling experience of our spectacular scenery. This tour is without snow landing. Come fly with us and get bedazzled!
Fox Glacier Heliport
Soaring upwards to 3500 metres we discover New Zealand’s highest peaks, Aoraki Mount Cook, Mount Tasman and enjoy spectaculair views over the Southern Alps. Below us we see the rampant rainforests where rivers race each other on their short and wild journey to the sea. This flight brings together all the highlights of our tours in one ultimate experience! Explore both the Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, Aoraki Mount Cook & Mount Tasman, including the Tasman Glacier. We top this off by landing you in the snow!
Fox Glacier Heliport
New Zealand is Glacier Country! Whatever you do, don’t miss out on seeing a glacier while you’re here. There are around 3,100 glaciers scattered throughout the Southern Alps. With just about all of these glaciers inaccessible because of the high altitude and rough geography, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are your best bet for getting up close to a glacier. Discover the wonders of both the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers in one scenic flight. Soar across pinnacles and crevasses and witness the deep blue ice of glacier country. This is the ultimate tour for any glacier lover. This tour includes a snow landing!
Fox Glacier Heliport
The Fox Glacier (Te Moeka o Tuawe) glides down the Fox Valley from the high peaks of the Southern Alps (Ka Tiritiri o te Moana). The glacier surges through temperate rainforest and terminating 250 metres above sea level and only 12 kilometres from the Tasman Sea. Fox Glacier is the longest and the fastest moving glacier of the two famous West Coast glaciers. Fed by four alpine glaciers, the glacier falls 2600 metres on its 13-kilometre journey towards the coast. The glacier is 300 metres deep and its terminal face is just 5 kilometres from the township. Fly over the Fox Glacier up to 6000 ft and land on the snow for a snowball fight. Come fly with us and we show you New Zealand's Southern Alps like you never seen before!
This is an impression of the available flight routes. Rules and safety will take precedence at all times.
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