One of the nicest experiences! My family have never sat on a helicopter so imagine the joy when we saw the possibility. There were quite... read moreMy family have never sat on a helicopter so imagine the joy when we saw the possibility. There were quite a few heli companies around the area. Problem is as always, it is never cheap. So we were going around all the companies and using our best bargaining powers(being 6 of us helps) but still not cheap. But we decide to go for it and boy was it worth it. Even though it was only about 20 minute experience but it was memorable. Going up the mountains, seeing the view from the heli, playing with snow. Its really an experience that one should try if 150-200 dollars is not too much. They will take a memorable photo for you with the heli and offer you at 30dollars i think. We bought it. Worth the memory. Tip: Don't book with the agencies. Go there directly and book it. We were looking at the prices at packages for tour groups cos it seems to be much more expensive. We thought we will not be able to experience it but only when we got there we were excited about much cheaper price. Remember to bring all the memory and batteries for your camera! read ess

Great scenery, great helicopter ride We arrived at Franz Josef wanting to do the helicopter ride over Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and landing on... read moreWe arrived at Franz Josef wanting to do the helicopter ride over Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and landing on one of them. We were told that the weather had been no good for a couple of days and they were unlikely to go that afternoon again. It turned out they didn't get to go that afternoon, but we were told that there might be a chance next morning early. The staff were great in keeping us informed.

We got up early and got our ride. It was fantastic. The pilot handled the helicopter with seemingly great ease and put us down on Franz Josef glacier. The scenery over the two glaciers was fantastic as well as the surrounding mountains.

It is a magic experience and well worth the money even if the budget has to be re-worked. read ess

Best helicopter ride in NZ Why try and get a chopper flight from the Glaciers on the West Coast when you can take off at... read moreWhy try and get a chopper flight from the Glaciers on the West Coast when you can take off at Lake Tekapo, over the amzing teal lake, fly over Munt Cook the highest mountain and land on the west coast Glaciers.. If you are lucky enough to crack the right day I would tell you this is the best value with most scenic outlooks in NZ read ess

'Simply the Best' We stayed in Haast en route from Wanaka to Franz Josef. On the morning of our departure we decided to... read moreWe stayed in Haast en route from Wanaka to Franz Josef. On the morning of our departure we decided to see what Haast Heliserviceshad to offer. We were very warmly greeted and the options were clearly explained to us. We fancied a glacier flight but we didn't want the 'industrial' scale operations found for Fox and Franz Josef. What we got was an extraordinary, memorable and wonderful experience. My wife and I flew with pilot Scott in the smaller of the two modern aircraft that are on offer. Our trip high above the Haast Pass gave superb views of Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman but stunning close up views of the pristine glaciers atop Mt. Dechen. Scott flew us expertly and with great local expertise and knowledge. The whole experience felt personal and bespoke in an area where glacier flights are an industry in themselves.

I urge anyone considering glacier flights in this part of New Zealand to look beyond the highly publicised Fox and Franz Josef options. Visit these guys in Haast because they are SPECIAL!! No recommendation is high enough and we came away just thrilled by our time above this World Heritage Area in the company of Scott.

What a fantastic hour we had!! read ess

A must do, go for it!! We booked the one hour Mt Cook and glaciers tour with a glacier landing and the whole experience was fantastic.

The... read moreWe booked the one hour Mt Cook and glaciers tour with a glacier landing and the whole experience was fantastic.

The staff and especially Brooke our pilot were very professional and my wife who was very nervous was put at ease straight away by the professional manner the guys approached the whole experience.

We would thoroughly recommend the company and their staff for what was a once in a lifetime experience.

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Best Heli Ride ever with Haast Heli ! It was sheer serendipity as we stumbled on Haast Heli on our way from Fox Glacier to Wanaka. The Helicopter... read moreIt was sheer serendipity as we stumbled on Haast Heli on our way from Fox Glacier to Wanaka. The Helicopter pilot Scott brought us to the “Hanging Lakes” in mountains. This is the best kept secret in South Island and not yet popular with tourists. The view was terrific, the ride exciting and safe. We did not know that helicopter rides can be so “addictive” and exhilarating at the same time. Thanks to Ari and Scott, we had a truly memorable time in New Zealand. Highly recommended for all who made the trip to New Zealand. read ess

Amazing experience not to be missed! Me and my wife drove all the way to franz Josef purely for this helicopter ride and snow landing, and... read moreMe and my wife drove all the way to franz Josef purely for this helicopter ride and snow landing, and it was totally worth every penny! The view and scenery was totally worth it! ALTHOUGH sometimes they require a minimum number of people to fly even if you have already booked the tour, so we were glad that someonelse joined in the last minute so we were able to fly. I recommend checking that with them before you confirm. read ess

Awesome Experience! we took the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier loop on the helicopter and had a landing to take pics. ... read morewe took the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier loop on the helicopter and had a landing to take pics. Really a wonderful experience of a lifetime! not to be missed if u are heading to Franz Josef. We were only allowed to carry our cell phones or cameras on board and all else were locked up for us securely. V good service by the wonderful staff. read ess

Snow Angel This was simply the best experience of our trip to New Zealand. It was my first experience with snow and... read moreThis was simply the best experience of our trip to New Zealand. It was my first experience with snow and I loved it. Our pilot Bill was so informative and appreciated my need to lay on the snow and create my very own snow angel. This tour is 2nd to none! read ess