Découvrez les pittoresques Alpes du Sud, l'un des paysages les plus emblématiques de Nouvelle-Zélande. Survolez l'immense damier des plaines de Canterbury, les ondulations de la rivière Waimakiriri et les parois abruptes d'une gorge abrupte pour atterrir au Chest Peak. Culminant à près de 2 080 mètres, ce sommet éclipse la plupart des autres montagnes de la région. Admirez des panoramas à 360 degrés à couper le souffle, avec notamment les décors de blockbusters comme Castle Hill, la vallée de Lees, la station de Flock Hill et au-delà. Tous nos pilotes sont fiers d'être originaires de Canterbury et partageront leurs connaissances et leurs anecdotes personnelles lors de votre vol près de leurs sites emblématiques et appréciés. Veuillez noter que nous ne pouvons garantir l'enneigement, en particulier pendant les mois d'été (de novembre à février). Veuillez noter que ce vol n'inclut pas les glaciers, mais si les glaciers vous intéressent, veuillez consulter nos expériences « Glaciers de Rakaia » ou « Le monde en un jour » !

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

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery, including intricate river systems and fast-flowing rapids. This tour takes you on an amazing scenic flight over the Canterbury Plains before arriving at the Waimakariri Gorge for an adrenalin-packed Jet Boat ride. It’s the ultimate Kiwi experience. Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks, including; Waimakariri Gorge and Claxby. We have plenty to share with you and can’t wait for you to experience it. *Price includes Jet Boat adventure ride.

Get to know the real untouched New Zealand as you take off over the Canterbury Plains towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River. Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished blockbuster film set, followed by the curious rockscape of Castle Hill. See the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide, climbing up & over the ridgeline, to debut at the mighty Rakaia River. Without another aircraft in sight come to two of Canterbury's best kept secrets, the rarely visited Lyell & Ramsay Glaciers due to their inaccessibility. Touch down to overwhelming 360 degree views, filled with staggeringly sharp mountaintops & turquoise waters of the the glacier lakes. Enjoy lunch in the amphitheatre of the outdoors without a single disruption. Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge and return over the Canterbury Plains, inbound for Christchurch. Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)

Completely Customized Personal Experience! A day trip to Arthur's National Park lets you experience a mix of green fields, rough mountains, dense forests, and lakes and rivers filled with ice-cold water. You can also join a guided walk with your guide to see the park's largest waterfall. Drive along the Great Alpine Highway and see the beautiful changing scenery. Discover Lake Lyndon, Castle Hill, known for its huge limestone boulders and rocks, the Otira Viaduct Lookout, which offers a beautiful view, Arthur’s Pass National Park, the impressive Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall, and the Cave Stream Scenic Reserve.