The Flying Fox Heli Hike Tour is the perfect combination of thrill and excitement as you ride a helicopter over the beautiful expanses of New Zealand nature and walk on the Fox Glacier. Get an exclusive view of the Victoria Falls, which is the melted river of the hidden Victoria Glacier. By taking a helicopter to your starting destination, you can access and explore a part of the glacier that is not easily accessed by the public and where nature works hardest to create spectacular ice caves and arches. As you hike, learn about the mighty river of ice that runs 12km from New Zealand’s highest peaks to the rainforest below. No tour is the same, with each guide exploring different areas of the glacier and its many changing features.
What To Bring:
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Camera
- 3-4 layers of warm upper body clothing (no jeans)
- A warm hat and gloves
- Drink and snacks
alidity
- The voucher is only valid on the specified date and time
Eligibility
- Flying Fox Heli Hike:
- Children aged 0-8 are NOT allowed to join this activity
Booking Limitations
- Flying Fox Heli Hike and Fox Extreme Heli Hike Day Adventure:
- Minimum of 3 people are required (if you have less than 3 people in your group, the operator will extend every effort to put you on a trip with other people so your activity can proceed)
Additional Information
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- 3 to 4 layers of warm upper body clothing (no jeans)
- A warm hat and gloves
- A drink and snacks are useful
- Any essential medication
- Please note: During the peak season (Oct-May), the slots are quite limited. If you are traveling with companions, it is strongly recommended to make ONLY one reservation for your entire party
- Maximum guide to customer ratio is 1:11
- It is suggested to leave your bags and other valuable belongings (e.g. passport and wallet) at the operator’s office or inside your car
- During the peak season (Nov-Mar), please make reservations in advance; if you’d like to travel together, please do not place orders separately
- Please note that the availability, route and length of your scenic flight will be dependent on weather conditions on the day
- All the activities are not available on Christmas Day
- It is illegal to use drones in the area, so please leave yours in the car if you have one
- Selfie sticks are not allowed to use around or in the helicopter
Itinerary
- Flying Fox Heli Hike (Monday to Sunday)
- Total: 4 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)
- Meet up with guide at Fox Glacier township at your scheduled time
- Change clothing and wear the ice equipment
- Transfer to the helicopter
- Landing on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier
- Hike on the Fox Glacier
- Heli-transfer back to the helicopter base
- Shuttle bus transfer to the base at Fox Glacier township
Voucher Type
- You can present either a printed or mobile voucher
Meet Up Information
- Address: 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7951, New Zealand
How To Get There
- By bus: There are two companies that operate buses to and from Fox Glacier daily
- By car: 4.5 hour drive from Queenstown or 3 hour drive from Wanaka, 2 hour drive from Hokitika
- Option 1: Atomic Shuttles
- For more information and bookings go to the official Atomic Travel website or phone +64 3 322 8883
- Option 2: Intercity Coachlines
- For more information and bookings go to the official Intercity website or phone +64 9 913 6100
- There are no rental car services around the township of Fox Glacier, but there is a shuttle service called Glacier Shuttles and Charters Franz Josef 0800 999 739 that will take people to Lake Matheson and Gillespies Beach
