A ‘must-do’ in Franz Josef I would highly recommend this to anyone. I’d never done a helicopter tour and this one did not disappoint. We... read moreI would highly recommend this to anyone. I’d never done a helicopter tour and this one did not disappoint. We did the 20 min one just for Franz Josef which personally I thought was a great amount of time. You land on the glacier itself and get to take photos on there too. read ess

An absolute must do!!!!! My partner and I booked in advance because they can be quite busy. When we turned up at the office... read moreMy partner and I booked in advance because they can be quite busy. When we turned up at the office the super helpful Dan took our payment and ran us through a safety briefing. He gave us a great insight about the area in and his interests in firewood and artillery. After that we were then driven out to the hangar where our immaculately presented helicopter was awaiting. My wife was estatic. Once on board (this was our first time in a helicopter) it was very smooth and the views were spectacular! We did the number 5 flight and were glad we did as we saw everything there was on offer in the area including Mt Cook and west coast glaciers. We landed in the snow and got some pictures and had a chat to our pilot jeff who pointed out and named mountains and local fauna. On the way back the views of the Mackenzie basin were amazing. I would recommend this trip to anyone as it's the best way to see the mountains and glaciers and a snow landing was a highlight. read ess

Fantastic experience! I was very nervous before going on a helicopter flight but was so glad I experienced it. We took the... read moreI was very nervous before going on a helicopter flight but was so glad I experienced it. We took the shorter (20 minute) flight with mountain top landing in case I didn't feel comfortable. It was absolutely fantastic and I immediately wanted to go on another helicopter flight, this time to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Our pilot, Simon was very informative and the flight was smooth and not as scary as I expected. The views were breathtaking - I can't describe how wonderful it feels to land on the mountain top and gaze at the beautiful scenery. I would thoroughly recommend this! read ess

Fantastic experience! Took a short flight with two friends along the coast to see seals basking, then back over the bush. Felt... read moreTook a short flight with two friends along the coast to see seals basking, then back over the bush. Felt in very safe hands at all times and loved the whole experience. Excellent value for such a brilliant opportunity read ess

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

Awesome, amazing, trip of a lifetime This is better than you could imagine. Fantastic scenery and smooth ride so even if afraid of helicopters or heights... read moreThis is better than you could imagine. Fantastic scenery and smooth ride so even if afraid of helicopters or heights this was so reassuring. It is so professional from the time you check in to the time you get off the helo. The pilot Dion was so knowledgeable, helpful and reassuring.. The snow landing is so worth it as well as the flight. read ess

Breathtaking! We took the hour tour with glacier landing. It was smooth incredible ride with spectacular views and photo ops. Highly... read moreWe took the hour tour with glacier landing. It was smooth incredible ride with spectacular views and photo ops. Highly recommend it. One of the highlights of our New Zealand trip!! Would do it again in a heartbeat! read ess

A ‘must-do’ in Franz Josef I would highly recommend this to anyone. I’d never done a helicopter tour and this one did not disappoint. We... read moreI would highly recommend this to anyone. I’d never done a helicopter tour and this one did not disappoint. We did the 20 min one just for Franz Josef which personally I thought was a great amount of time. You land on the glacier itself and get to take photos on there too. 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