Fantastic Fox, Franz and Mount Cook! We only decided the night before that we were even going to book a helicopter flight over the glaciers.

If... read moreWe only decided the night before that we were even going to book a helicopter flight over the glaciers.

If you have limited time, do not have the right gear or can't face the 1.5 to 2 hr walk to come 400 to 500 meters from the terminal face...this trip is for you!

We booked the 30 min Fox/Franz fly over with Mount Cook views and a landing on Franz.

From the minute we called at 8am to arriving at The Alpine Adventure Centre, we were met with friendly and enthusiastic staff.

We arrived around 2.5 hours early from Greymouth and they kindly allowed us on the earlier flight - they must of sensed our excitement.

Bill was such a smooth and safe pilot but that didn't mean a boring ride...oh no! A wonderful, steep ascent over the mountains and gradual turns over the glaciers made the ride exhilarating!

I don't want to add spoilers here, please just book this trip, don't beat yourself up about the cost, just do it and worry about it later...it is worth every cent!

The commentary was brilliant but the views will literally take your breath away. Deep cracks with blue ice, formations that look straight out of a Sci-Fi movie and the snow, brilliant white snow!

When the flight came to the end it didn't feel too short but obviously you don't want it to come to an end.

If you don't want to hike on the glacier or walk to it, do not miss out on this bucket list experience.

I am writing this from my hotel and wondering how I will sleep tonight as I am still buzzing 5 hours later! read ess

Amazing experience ! This experience could be described in one word: outstanding! The views, the service, our pilot Josh, .. everything about this... read moreThis experience could be described in one word: outstanding! The views, the service, our pilot Josh, .. everything about this trip was great! We only visited the Franz Josef Glacier but what an amazing experience, incredible! read ess

Great experience Amazing experience today flying over Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and Fox Glacier. Landing in the snow gave us an awesome... read moreAmazing experience today flying over Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and Fox Glacier. Landing in the snow gave us an awesome opportunity to appreciate the size of the glacier and take incredible photos. Our pilot was fantastic and had a great sense of humour. It’s obviously an expensive 30mins, but in my opinion well worth it! This company is really good with saying if the weather conditions aren’t going to offer great views they don’t take you up. Nice that they honestly want you to have a proper experience and not just a money making scheme. Would highly recommend going with this crew! read ess

Amazing & Stunning It was really amazing trip that I ever joined! The views were stunning! Definitely will bring more families & friends... read moreIt was really amazing trip that I ever joined! The views were stunning! Definitely will bring more families & friends to try! Highly recommended to everyone! read ess

Fantastic trip We had a once in a lifetime helicopter ride. The views were wonderful, we took so many photos. The pilot... read moreWe had a once in a lifetime helicopter ride. The views were wonderful, we took so many photos. The pilot was very personable and knowledgeable. Its some thing we will never forget highly recommend this company and trip. read ess

Ride of a lifetime We are currently touring NZ and visited the beautiful Lake Tekapo. Whilst there it was our 44th wedding anniversary so... read moreWe are currently touring NZ and visited the beautiful Lake Tekapo. Whilst there it was our 44th wedding anniversary so to celebrate we treated ourselves to an hour long helicopter ride. The staff were extremely friendly. Our pilot Simon was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. The flight was over and all around Mount Cook Tasman and over Franz Joseph, fox and Tasman glaciers as well as around the lakes. The views were amazing the weather was perfect. We landed on the highest helipad in NZ at 8000 ft had our photos taken with Mt Cook in the background. We were so lucky it was an incredible day. Thankyou Tekapo Helicopters. Moira and Trevor Wright read ess

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

Amaze-balls! After a few failed attempts earlier in the year due to bad weather we decided to try our luck whilst... read moreAfter a few failed attempts earlier in the year due to bad weather we decided to try our luck whilst passing through Tekapo. We were not disappointed! Ada and her colleague in the office were fantastic, super friendly, helpful and almost as excited as we were!

We took the 40 minute flight which included a snow landing which was out of this world. Our pilot ensured we had a smooth ride and provided lots of information. The views were purely stunning and we had smiles clued to our faces like small children. Its difficult to find the right words to describe how epic this experience really is. Highly recommended on all counts! Thanks Tekapo Helicopters! read ess

Awesome View Took the 60 minute flight and it was a trip of a lifetime, we had an amazing pilot called Brooke,... read moreTook the 60 minute flight and it was a trip of a lifetime, we had an amazing pilot called Brooke, He was the best and so knowledgable about the area, the commentary was great and pointed out key things and showed us a great time!! Not to be missed for sure!!The ground staff where awesome as well and very professional and safe! read ess