Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014. They still have their sleeves rolled up each day working their roles in the business and are both experienced pilots themselves.
Our small team are passionate about what we do, to us it’s more than just a scenic flight. We want you to experience the real West Coast and would love for you to join us to see the rainforests, glaciers and mountains that form our incredible backyard.
Spring Specials!
We have special rates available! Please get in touch for up to 25% off select flights! Minimum numbers apply & flights are weather dependant.
Got a group of 5 or 6 pax – contact us for great group rates too!
Christmas Day!
We are flying Christmas morning, book now to make your 2020 Christmas extra special!
Glacier Explorer
Scenic Flight - 1 Glacier
NZ$280
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- Snow Landing
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Southern Alps
- Mt Ellie de Beaumont
- 25 minutes
Pilot's Choice
Scenic Flight - 2 Glaciers
NZ$365
- Snow Landing
- Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier; or Franz Josef Glacier and Tasman Glacier
- Southern Alps
- Mt Cook and Mt Tasman
- 35 minutes
Ultimate Discovery
Scenic Flight - 3 Glaciers
NZ$495
- Snow Landing
- Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, and Tasman Glacier
- Southern Alps and across Main Divide
- Mt Cook and Mt Tasman
- 45 minutes
Helicopters & Hummers
Transfer, Flight & Dinner Package
NZ$375
- Return transfer in a stretch hummer
- 25 minute scenic flight
- Franz Josef Glacier & snow landing
- 3 course al carte dinner at Blue Ice Restaurant (drinks not included)
- Minimum 4 pax
Welcome to Middle Earth
Scenic Flight - Lord of the Rings
NZ$495
- Franz Josef Glacier
- See “The White Mountains from Gondor to Rohan” where the Lighting of the Beacons (Return of the King) was filmed at Mt Gunn
- Shackleton Glacier & Ice Lake
- Snow landing
- 45 minutes
Will you marry me?
Proposal Flight
NZ$850
- Want an unfogettable proposal?
- Franz Josef Glacier
- Snow landing
- Price is for a private flight for 2 pax
- Customize for you
We recommend you book in advance during our busy season (September to May).
