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Franz Josef Glacier Walk -
Duration: 4 Hours
Be astounded by the natural beauty of the
Franz Josef Glacier on a small-group glacier walk. Travel by helicopter to the
pinnacles area of the glacier to explore this magnificent natural wonder. Your
guide will navigate you on a moderately difficult hike through a maze of ice and
explain the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier. Afterwards,
take a soak in the hot pools to warm up and soothe your muscles. This
small-group tour is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice! |
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Franz Josef Valley Walk -
Duration: 3 Hours
This relaxing, interpretive walk to the
glacier is the perfect opportunity to learn the role of the Franz Josef Glacier
in shaping this remarkable landscape. With the emphasis more on geographical
information and the glaciers history, you're able to venture beyond the public
barriers and right up to the dramatic terminal face of this advancing glacier
with your experienced guide. |
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Franz Josef Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight -
Duration: 20 Minutes
The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over Fox Glacier and experience the solitude of landing in this wonderful natural alpine environment.
With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of New Zealand's most remote areas, a helicopter is the ideal choice for sightseeing that will take you up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled glaciers and sparkling waterways. Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route. |
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Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight Scenic Helicopter Flight -
Duration: 30 Minutes
Marvel at some of New Zealand’s most amazing scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers’ natural beauty from your helicopter high in the sky. Listen to live commentary from your professional pilot on route and gaze over the mantle of sheet ice and snow below. Land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier, then hop out to experience the frozen landscape up close. Pose for photographs and capture the glacial scenery on camera. |
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Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight -
Duration: 40 Minutes
Experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a helicopter landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route. You'll walk along the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea. |
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Heli Hiking Franz Josef -
Duration: 3 Hours
Wrap up warm for this icy experience on the
spectacular Franz Josef Glacier. Hover over this amazing river of ice in an
awesome helicopter ride, before landing on the glacier for a guided two hour
hike. Walk amongst the caves and crevasses while admiring the stunning landscape
before returning by helicopter to the township below. This is one cool
adventure! |
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