Highlights
- Explore the ice falls and experience a 20 or 30 minute scenic flight and snow landing.
- Experience Franz Josef Glacier from the sky.
- Land on the snow plains of the Franz Glacier, step out and take it all in.
- See the Kiwi & (Tuatara as an upgrade option) at the West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef.
- Dine at The Landing Bar & Restaurant with your 20% discount voucher to use towards food and beverages.
What's included
- Scenic helicopter flight.
- Snow landing atop the Glacier.
- Informative pilot commentary.
- Entry to the West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef.
- 20% discount food and beverage voucher for The Landing Bar & Restaurant.
Overview
Experience the best of Franz Josef with our Fly, Wildlife & Dine package.
You will experience a stunning scenic helicopter flight (20 or 30 minute option) over the Glacier/s with a snow landing included with plenty of time for photos. Once back, head to the Franz Josef Wildlife Centre, the official home of the Rowi and Haast tokoeka.
See Rowi in a natural, forest, walk-through setting. Then off to The Landing Bar & Restaurant for a delicious meal using your 20% discount voucher.
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Get ready! Here’s what you should know
Duration
- 20 minute or 30 minute total trip duration including snow landing for your scenic flight depending on which option you choose.
- Wildlife Centre & The Landing Bar & Restaurant is at your own leisure.
Departure Locations
- Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base, situated on the Main Road (State Highway 6), Franz Josef Glacier, 7856.
Departure Times and check in
- Check in is 30 minute prior to flight time, and closes 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- Please call 0800 807 767, 24-hours prior to departure for a weather check and to reconfirm your booking.
Weather
- Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; it may be cancelled due to poor weather.
- We recommend booking flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out!
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Additional information
- Confirmation will be received within 48-hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Flights, landings and routes may vary due to weather and at the pilot’s discretion. Flight times are approximate and include your landing.
- Minimum passenger numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible.
- The package includes landing and concession fees as our flights land in conservation areas and special locations.
- iPads, selfie sticks and bags of any description are not allowed on board for safety.
- All of our helicopter trips are weather dependant and unfortunately are sometimes cancelled due to poor weather.
- We will accommodate you on a later trip or on tomorrow’s trip if space allows and you wish to try again.
- Upon check in you will receive your West Coast Wildlife Kiwi Centre & The Landing discount vouchers.
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What to bring
- Warm clothing.
- Sturdy covered shoes (snow on your toes is not nice!)
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Your phone/camera, and a sense of adventure!
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Cancellation policy
- Your card will be charged a deposit at time of booking and the balance upon arrival and prior to flight departure.
- Should you fail to check-in on time or notify us of changes less than 24-hours prior to departure, your credit card will be debited with the total amount of the booked activity.
Pricing
Fly, wildlife centre & dine (20 mins) per person $199.00
Fly, wildlife centre & dine (30 mins) per person $299.00
- Children must accompany a paying adult.
- Infants (Under 4 years and under 15kgs) are required to sit on an adult's knee. Infants over 15kgs are required to have their own seat on the helicopter.
- Pricing is from $199 per person on the 20 minute scenic flight or $299 for the 30 minute scenic flight option.
- Minimum numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible.
- Special offer valid until 31st October 2021.
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