Wondering what ice age was like? Visit the Fox and Franz Joseph Glaciers to get the feel. Witness huge valleys of ice extending well-below the snowline almost to the sea. Get set for a snowy adventure in the 2 of New Zealand’s famous glaciers. Discover the array of natural wonders with a hike across the frozen landscape. If interested, you can even learn basic ice climbing.
Learn more about these natural phenomena with our various hike and walk tours. The helicopter rides give you a bird’s eye view of the glaciers that are generally not accessible to the public. Your journey onto the ice is always lead by the professional guides.
These glaciers are the most convenient to visit owing to its temperate climate. It is also a very humbling experience as you stand facing these enormous glaciers.
It will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes by car to reach Franz Josef Glacier village. The glacier is just 5 kms. from this place
From South Island, it will take 2 hours 30 minutes
The bus ride will take around 3 hours 39 minutes charging you 129 NZ$
Fox Glacier Heli Rides
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m.
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. .
Wednesday : 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m.
Friday: 7: 30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday : 7:30 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m.
Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ride
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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