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Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins

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Highlights

Welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake's Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition.


This 50-minute flight includes:
- Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers
- Mount Cook & Mount Tasman
- Fly through the Southern Alps where the ""Lighting of The Beacons"" was filmed for Lord of the Rings
- 15-minute snow landing included
- Complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey available to those who want to sample it with the glacial ice


Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy own the company and are both commercial pilots.

Itinerary

  • Franz Josef Glacier(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Fly over the Franz Josef Glacier

  • Tasman Glacier(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Fly over the Tasman Glacier

  • Aoraki/Mt. Cook(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    See Mount Cook and Mount Tasman from the air!

  • Franz Josef

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Land on snow of the remote Shackleton Glacier for photos where you are welcome to try a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey.

What's included

INCLUDED

All Fees and Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

Comfort Seat

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.
Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in

Location

Address
Glacier Access Road, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, New Zealand

Provider

Glacier Country Helicopters

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