Helicopter landing on Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier Guiding
People hiking a snow covered mountain
Fox Glacier
Helicopter landing on Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier Guiding
People hiking a snow covered mountain
Fox Glacier

Conquer the Fox Glacier Heli Hike

A thrilling combination of hiking the Fox Glacier and the excitement of a helicopter flight. Located on the rugged West Coast of the South Island, this continuously changing environment is quite the spectacle. Get ready for an adventurous day, you won’t be forgetting in a hurry!

It’s time for take-off! Enjoy a birds-eye view of the Southern Alps and Victoria Falls on a scenic helicopter flight. Before landing on the ice approximately 800 metres above sea level and exploring this fascinating natural beauty of ice formations and caves.

Fox Glacier is fed by four alpine glaciers that receive approximately 30 metres of snowfall each year and flows around 10 times faster than most valley glaciers. Your expert guide will provide you with all the knowledge, safety information and equipment necessary. This experienced guiding company has been operating since 1928.

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