Fox Glacier Heli Hike
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August 2026
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Great experience!! The guides were super!! The glacier was beautiful.
A perfect day, very well organized
What you can expect
The Fox Glacier Heli Hike combines the best of both worlds to give you an immersive, unforgettable experience on New Zealand's West Coast. Enjoy the thrills of walking on the Fox Glacier itself with the magical experience of a helicopter flight. With aerial access, you’re able to explore some of the most remote parts of the glacier, where nature’s forces are hard at work creating breathtaking ice caves and arches.
Begin your trip with a helicopter flight that sweeps over the pinnacles of the lower icefall, before landing on the ice at approximately 800 metres above sea level. Here, you’ll be able to glimpse Victoria Falls as your guide outfits you with crampons specifically designed for these conditions. Weather permitting, ice time is up to 3 hours. With no two expeditions the same thanks to nature’s ongoing changes, you’ll discover an ever-changing environment that’s both remote and welcoming in its grandeur. It’s time to meet the Fox Glacier during your heli hike adventure!
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What you need to know
- Return helicopter flight
- Professional and experienced guide leading every part of the Fox Glacier Heli Hike
- Up to 3 hours of ice time during the glacier walk
- All equipment needed to experience this beautiful part of New Zealand: socks, leather walking boots, crampons, walking poles, waterproof jacket, over trousers, backpack etc
- Allow 4 hours
- Departs 8:50 am & 11:50 am
- Departs from the Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures base
- Operates daily all year
- Can I get a full refund if the Fox Glacier Heli Hike is cancelled due to weather? Yes, if the Fox Glacier Heli Hike is cancelled because of unsafe weather conditions, you can choose to reschedule to another available day, switch to an alternative activity, or receive a full refund.
- Is there bus transport from Queenstown to the Fox Glacier Heli Hike? No, there is currently no bus transport from Queenstown to the Fox Glacier Heli Hike. If you are travelling from Queenstown, alternative options include flying or arranging a private transfer.
- Is the Fox Glacier Heli Hike suitable for beginners? Yes, the Fox Glacier Heli Hike is suitable for beginners and no previous hiking experience is required. However, you do need a reasonable level of fitness, as you will spend around 3 hours hiking on the ice with some uneven terrain and gentle undulation.
- Can I bring my own camera on the Fox Glacier Heli Hike? Yes, you are welcome to bring your own camera on the Fox Glacier Heli Hike so you can capture the experience while out on the glacier.
- No previous experience required
- Moderate fitness level required
- Minimum age is 9 years
- If you are over 125kg, please contact us to check availability
- Please bring: warm clothing including 3-4 layers of upper body clothing, sunglasses & sun protection, a bag with snacks & a drink, hat & gloves, camera & any medication required. Jeans are not recommended, please wear warm comfortable trousers
- No drones permitted
- Minimum 3 people for the tour to go
- Please note, this experience is weather dependent
- If your chosen time is unavailable, please check out the incredible Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike
Recent reviews
Great experience!! The guides were super!! The glacier was beautiful.
A perfect day, very well organized
The guided walk on the glacier was well organised and very interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were lucky to have great weather which certainly helped!
