Mind. Blown. My partner and I actually did this trip with the reviewer immediately below, and I wholeheartedly echo his comments. Our... read moreMy partner and I actually did this trip with the reviewer immediately below, and I wholeheartedly echo his comments. Our experienced differed only in that we’d walked in off the street and booked just half an hour prior to take off. We were incredibly lucky with our weather conditions, and had a completely fabulous experience. Brooke was really friendly, professional and informative, and the trip blew us away. Scenery was sensational and it was a real privilege to gain that perspective on the lakes, mountains, glaciers (all 3 of them!) and land that we’d visited and driven at ground level. Not cheap, and we did have to think twice before committing but are so glad that we did. A very memorable morning of our three weeks in South Island and worth every penny. More read ess

Great trip down the coast After staying overnight in Haast we wandered down to the office and asked for tour options . We choose to... read moreAfter staying overnight in Haast we wandered down to the office and asked for tour options . We choose to take a short jaunt down the coast in their small helicopter. It was great fun seeing dolphins and seals along the coast and the tour was longer than advertised which was a bonus . The staff were very helpful and very friendly . 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

20min scenic plus landing WOW..outstanding!!

Bill the pilot was great!

Don’t go anywhere else, use these guys!!!!

2 adults, 3 kids

Best money ever spent!

Awesome! Amazing views over the mountains and shoreline. Loved every minute of it, worth every dollar. Friendly and professional service made... read moreAmazing views over the mountains and shoreline. Loved every minute of it, worth every dollar. Friendly and professional service made it all even better. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience something truly memorable. Thanks Haast Heli, we will be back someday! read ess

20min scenic plus landing WOW..outstanding!!

Bill the pilot was great!

Don’t go anywhere else, use these guys!!!!

2 adults, 3 kids

Best money ever spent!

Fantastic Fantastic helicopter ride, for both the thrill of a helicopter ride and to be on top of the Franz Josef... read moreFantastic helicopter ride, for both the thrill of a helicopter ride and to be on top of the Franz Josef glacier. We were heading north and first stopped in at Fox. No-one was flying due to cloud cover, and maybe try tomorrow. We couldn't stay overnight, so we were very disappointed. As we went through Franz Josef we stopped just on the remote chance... And yes, they were flying again. Within an hour we were walking to the helicopter. The staff were all friendly and helpful and the safety aspects taken very seriously. The helicopter ride was thrilling, the pilot friendly and professional, and the views! Oh the views... Landing on the glacier was a bonus. It's just one of those things you must do... read ess

Simply the best ! we had an absolutely fantastic trip with these guys. They were very professional, giving a good safety briefing and a... read morewe had an absolutely fantastic trip with these guys. They were very professional, giving a good safety briefing and a fantastic flight up onto the glacier. I'd highly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment and if you are in Franz Josef, I would make this a high priority for your trip, it really is a fantastic experience. read ess

Stunning trip - amazing view of the glaciers Staying near the top end of Lake Wanaka in Makaroa I was a three-hour drive from Franz Josef but couldn't... read moreStaying near the top end of Lake Wanaka in Makaroa I was a three-hour drive from Franz Josef but couldn't resist the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the glaciers. Given the tight timeframe, I opted after hearing positive recommendations to do the twin-glacier flight with a snow landing. I was lucky enough to score a front seat on the first leg, however all the 6 passenger seats on the Airbus chopper have great views. The staff at check-in were so friendly and helpful, and pilots give on overview of the glaciers during the flight via the headsets. We had a great view of both the Fox and Franz glaciers, landing on a mountain top in the snow to experience the mountain air and take more photos.

Well worth the extravagance to fit this trip in I'll never forget it - absolute bucket list thing to do!

Tip: try and book a flight in the morning, the earlier the better. The weather can close in later in the day and morning flights are less likely to be weather affected. More read ess