Experience adventure in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park glaciers in just one day with a glacier heli-hike adventure. The journey begins with a scenic one-hour fixed-wing plane flight from Queenstown to Franz Josef, showcasing the stunning Southern Alps home to over 3000 glaciers. Upon arrival, you’ll receive gear and a safety briefing before a scenic helicopter ride over the glacier’s crevasses and waterfalls. Landing at the upper Franz Josef icefall, you’ll spend two hours hiking ice caves and the awe-inspiring, ever-changing glacier landscape with experienced guides, making this a truly unforgettable experience in the South Island.