Combines helicopter flight and jet boat safari in one experience Scenic flight over the Southern Alps and the braided Waimakariri River High-speed jet boat ride through Waimakariri Gorge Departs directly from Christchurch Perfect half-day Canterbury adventure Perfect day shore excursion for cruise ship passengers
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Jet Boat driver and licensed pilot
Included in tour
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
73 Grays Road
Sign posted GCH Aviation/ Garden City Helicopters
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children 2 to 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Combines helicopter flight and jet boat safari in one experience Scenic flight over the Southern Alps and the braided Waimakariri River High-speed jet boat ride through Waimakariri Gorge Departs directly from Christchurch Perfect half-day Canterbury adventure Perfect day shore excursion for cruise ship passengers
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Jet Boat driver and licensed pilot
Included in tour
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
73 Grays Road
Sign posted GCH Aviation/ Garden City Helicopters
Return
Itinerary
1
Canterbury Region
Lift off from our Christchurch base, heading west toward the dramatic
Southern Alps. Flying over the shimmering braided shallows of the mighty
Waimakariri River, following the river’s winding path into the spectacular
Waimakariri Gorge. Towering cliff faces
rise sharply on either side, and waterfalls tumble from ancient rock walls to
meet the turquoise waters below.
20 minutes
2
Waimakariri River
Touch down at the Helijet Adventure Park base, where your jet boat awaits.
Then it’s time to ignite the adrenaline.
Skim at high speed across crystal-clear alpine waters, power through
narrow canyon corridors, and experience exhilarating Hamilton turns that send
fans of spray across the river’s surface. Feel the raw energy of the river as
Your expert driver navigates tight braids and sweeping bends beneath the rugged
peaks of the Southern Alps.
This 30-minute adventure safari blends heart-racing excitement with
breathtaking alpine scenery, a sensory
experience as much as an adrenaline rush.
35 minutes
3
Canterbury Region
After exploring deep into the canyon country near Springfield (Tarewa),
lift off once more and take to the skies, soaring back across the river valleys
to Christchurch.