Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to Forest Creek through to the expansive Mackenzie Basin & down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo to touch down & soak in the spectacular vista. Feast your eyes on the unforgettable azure of Lake Pukaki & head up to the famous Aoraki, Mount Cook as the Tasman Glacier comes into full view. Fly towards the Murchison Glacier to the head of the Rangitata River Valley. Sour along Mount Arrowsmith & touch down at the top of the interweaving braids of Rakaia River. Settle in for a picnic served with unobstructed views, overlooking two of Canterbury's...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
New Zealand Wine and Beer included. Champagne/spirits are an extra cost.
A platter style picnic lunch overlooking the Glaciers
Meeting Points
Departure
Christchurch Helicopters
25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
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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Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to Forest Creek through to the expansive Mackenzie Basin & down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo to touch down & soak in the spectacular vista. Feast your eyes on the unforgettable azure of Lake Pukaki & head up to the famous Aoraki, Mount Cook as the Tasman Glacier comes into full view. Fly towards the Murchison Glacier to the head of the Rangitata River Valley. Sour along Mount Arrowsmith & touch down at the top of the interweaving braids of Rakaia River. Settle in for a picnic served with unobstructed views, overlooking two of Canterbury's...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
New Zealand Wine and Beer included. Champagne/spirits are an extra cost.
A platter style picnic lunch overlooking the Glaciers
Meeting Points
Departure
Christchurch Helicopters
25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right
Return
Itinerary
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Canterbury Region
Fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge
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Mackenzie Basin
Fly over the expansive Mackenzie Basin and down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo
3
Lake Tekapo
Land at Tekapo airport and if you wish explore the township and shores.
10 minutes
4
Lake Pukaki
Fly over the turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki
5
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Fly past New Zealand's largest mountain
6
Tasman Glacier
Fly past New Zealand's largest glacier
7
Murchison
Fly towards the Murchison Glacier and swing around north into the Godley Valley
8
Rangitata River
Pass over the Rangitata River Valley
9
Rakaia
The mighty Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers and is fed by a number of glaciers at the head of the valley. Touch down at the top of the River for a picnic.
30 minutes
10
Lake Coleridge
Lake Coleridge is located in the Canterbury high country and is situated in an over-deepened valley formed by a glacier over 20,000 years ago.
