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Fox Glacier Heli Hike Experience
Tours • Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier Heli Hike Experience

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English guided
Morning departure
3-5 hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.8 (1,201) • 20K+ booked
€ 394.89
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
Outdoor & sports activities • Franz Josef

Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand

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English guided
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★ 4.8 (1,080) • 20K+ booked
From € 189.79
Heli Hike on Franz Josef Glacier
Outdoor & sports activities • Franz Josef

Heli Hike on Franz Josef Glacier

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.6 (200) • 4K+ booked
€ 446.55
Arthur's Pass From Christchurch With TranzAlpine Day Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Arthur's Pass From Christchurch With TranzAlpine Day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.9 (9) • 100+ booked
€ 210.10
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight Experience
Tours • From Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight Experience

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.9 (34) • 1K+ booked
From € 196.19
Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Tours • From Christchurch

Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

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English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.8 (19) • 300+ booked
€ 111.75
25 Minute Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Tours • From Fox Glacier

25 Minute Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 5.0 (8) • 600+ booked
€ 191.25
West Coast Wildlife Centre Admission Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Franz Josef

West Coast Wildlife Centre Admission Ticket

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★ 4.7 (9) • 200+ booked
From € 30.69
€ 32.29
Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing from Franz Josef or Fox Glacier
Tours • From Fox Glacier, Franz Josef

Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing from Franz Josef or Fox Glacier

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.9 (8) • 400+ booked
€ 240.90
2-Day One-Way Tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Franz Josef
Tours • From Christchurch

2-Day One-Way Tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Franz Josef

English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 5.0 (4) • 50+ booked
€ 288.09
Mt Cook to Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour
Tours • Fox Glacier

Mt Cook to Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 3.7 (3) • 50+ booked
€ 69.05
Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Experience
Outdoor & sports activities • From Franz Josef

Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Experience

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.7 (27) • 600+ booked
From € 178.55

Hotels in Westland District

Heartland Hotel Haast
Hotels • Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast

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★ 3.8 (612)
From € 58.58
Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotels • Franz Josef

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

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★ 4.3 (549)
From € 56.82
€ 59.50
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
Hotels • Franz Josef

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

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★ 4.4 (192)
From € 48.22
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotels • Franz Josef

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

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★ 4.1 (625)
From € 84.39
Haka House Franz Josef
Hotels • Franz Josef

Haka House Franz Josef

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★ 4.1 (63)
From € 47.48
Haast River Motels & Holiday Park
Hotels • Haast

Haast River Motels & Holiday Park

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★ 4.3 (656)
From € 79.08
Franz Alpine Retreat
Hotels • Franz Josef

Franz Alpine Retreat

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★ 4.3 (467)
From € 53.02
High Peaks Hotel
Hotels • Franz Josef

High Peaks Hotel

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★ 3.8 (316)
From € 50.39
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
Hotels • Franz Josef

Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier

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★ 4.3 (555)
From € 54.71
Alpine Glacier Motel
Hotels • Franz Josef

Alpine Glacier Motel

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★ 4.4 (693)
From € 56.88
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
Hotels • Franz Josef

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

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★ 4.2 (362)
From € 35.54

Reviews of Westland District activities

Keng *******
2026-05-30 20:42:11
Fantastic 5.0
Unfortunately for us the Tranzalpine train had an engine failure halfway into the trip although of course Cheeky Kea had no control over this but they did the best they could! Our driver and guide Clive came to rescue us from the train station and continued to give us an educational and beautiful tour for the rest of the day before sending us back to our hotel safely with no further disruptions. It is definitely worth going for but here's hoping your train runs smoothly 😂
Klook User
2026-03-26 11:37:23
Fantastic 5.0
Had a lovely day out with our guide John, who entertained us the whole way with his tales and humour. Do note that this is the version of the tour without the TranzAlpine railway, and they will combine both tour groups. You can still get on the train with their help, but it’s cheaper to just get the train package tour from the start. John helped to sort us out and the ride was definitely worth it!
Klook User
2026-05-20 11:37:07
Fantastic 5.0
I really love the trip. We had enough time to take lots of pictures without feeling rushed at every landmark. Unfortunately, I went the wrong way so I didn’t see the glacier. Overall I would say the tour guy is really knowledgeable. Taking care of everyone on the trip so I highly recommend you if you want to go on a tour from Queenstown to Tekapo Talk to us about a lot of knowledge and history about New Zealand so I didn’t get bored during the trip and he also took care of everyone on the trip so I highly recommend you if you want to go on a tour from Queenstown to Tekapo
Priscilla *****
2025-12-27 00:32:38
Great 4.0
not bad. would have liked more room facilities tho like a sink. bathrooms were meh looks old but clean. receptionists were helpful
Anina *****
2026-06-05 07:26:49
Fantastic 5.0
We had an amazing time during the Glacier Heli Hike and Flight experience. Everything was well organized, and the staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming. A special thanks to our pilot, who was so kind and helpful, even taking the time to help us capture some wonderful photos. The glacier views were absolutely breathtaking and made for an unforgettable adventure. Highly recommended to anyone visiting New Zealand!love from Malaysia! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSQRMyQ5r/ if you want to see my video from that magical day!
Chang *****
2026-04-25 01:39:42
Fantastic 5.0
The weather was absolutely perfect on the day of departure, and we were assigned front-row seats on the helicopter, which offered fantastic views. Our guide led us through ice crevices and into ice caves for photos. Although the journey wasn't long, the glaciers we saw along the way were all incredibly beautiful.
Ashwin *******
2026-05-27 03:26:44
Fantastic 5.0
jumped from 18000 feet.. it was an out of the world experience... opted for the go pro video package..it was amazing.. I was able to relive the moments multiple times... thanks to everyone in sky dive Franz josef team.. special thanks to my diving instructor Jono.. he was amazing...
You **********
2026-05-19 23:08:42
Fantastic 5.0
We had an amazing heli hike experience and were so fortunate to have Tyana as our guide! She was incredibly friendly, informative, and approachable throughout the entire trip. She made an effort to speak with every participant individually, constantly checked in to make sure we were doing okay, and patiently answered all our questions. Tyana shared so much interesting information about Fox Glacier, which made the experience even more memorable and meaningful. We felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the hike. All the necessary gear was provided, including waterproof pants and jackets, backpacks, hiking sticks, waterproof boots, and crampons, so we were fully prepared for the conditions. The hike itself was manageable and not overly tiring, with plenty of pit stops along the way to rest and take beautiful photos. Overall, it was such a fun and unforgettable experience, and we’re really happy to have had Tyana as our guide. Highly recommend!
Kevin ****
2026-01-11 10:06:25
Fantastic 5.0
An unforgettable experience but whether the flight proceeds really depends on the weather so book for the earliest window and plan for flexibility on the timing!

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